Environmental Education Programs
Our Environmental Educator and teaching
guides offer a variety of programs to increase awareness and knowledge of the natural
world, and the place humans hold in it. You will begin your lesson with an overview of the
key concepts. The balance of the visit will be spent outdoors on the trails of the Four
Mills Nature Reserve or the Penllyn Natural Area. We emphasize a hands-on approach to
learning. Therefore we divide into groups of about 10 children to promote individual
involvement in discovery activities.
The duration of the programs varies with age. Programs can be altered to suit your
group. We also offer the option of bringing snack or lunch to eat at our outdoor picnic
tables, or indoors.
EE Programs
Auditorium Programs
WVWA sponsored programs for auditorium and classroom include
"Water is all Around You" and "Nature, Order & Adaptions". Download
AuditoriumEEProgs.pdf (63KB).
Teacher Workshops:
WVWA conducts inservice training for teachers by arrangement with
their school districts. The Academic Standards For Environment &
Ecology are taught in a hands-on approach.
Consultation for School Grounds Habitat Enhancement:
WVWA can help you plan a butterfly garden, wildflower meadow,
woodland trail or outdoor classroom.
Sign up your scout troop for a Sunday program or to complete
badge requirements.
Download
WVWAGirlScoutFlyer.pdf (233KB) for more information on
Girl Scout programs or
WVWABoyScoutFlyer.pdf
(233KB) for more information on Boy Scout programs.
Adult Activities:
WVWA holds a variety of activities throughout the year for
adults. Birding classes, guided walks and field trips are just a
few.
Volunteer Training:
Continuing education and lifelong learning,
Retirement fun after you’ve stopped earning,
A chance to play in the woods and creek,
For just 2 hours, one day a week,
Housewives, executives, laborers and friends,
Volunteer at WVWA for fun that never ends !! We will teach you
environmental lessons and give you plenty of opportunity to observe
how to teach them to elementary school students. Give us a try. You
will be glad you did. Call Judith Gratz, Environmental Education
Director, at 215-646- 8866 x13.
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