With an ever-increasing world population, finite natural resources, and increasing costs, sustainability is becoming a more common topic in our daily lives and businesses both large and small. The Certificate in Sustainable Leadership program is specifically designed to provide the foundational knowledge needed to become a sustainability professional in under one-year! Students will learn how to use systems thinking and problem-solving skills to gain a deeper understanding of the complexity of sustainability, which includes the economy, society, and environmental issues.

The online program is designed to be flexible and affordable to accommodate almost anyone interested in learning about sustainability. Students will take one three-credit course at a time which will help working professionals balance their school, work, and personal responsibilities along with providing time to focus on each course intensely. The program offers an ideal layout for a busy working professional, high school graduate, or someone who is looking to add a differentiating credential to their resume.

Students will learn:

The relationships between the three pillars of sustainability

The framework for sustainability

How to reduce operating costs

Current environmental problems

How to reduce a carbon footprint

How to gain a competitive advantage without greenwashing

How to communicate sustainability

How to avoid business risks associated with climate change

How greenhouse gasses impact businesses and industry

Anticipated launch: Fall 2019. For more information, please contact

LCEEC (570) 842-1506 or wheelerm@lackawanna.edu

NEW CERTIFICATE IN SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP

Lackawanna College

Environmental Education Center

News & Events

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Lackawanna College Environmental

Education Center

93 MacKenzie Road Covington Twp., PA 18444

(570) 842-1506

www.lackawanna.edu/EnvironmentalEducation

Sharon Yanik-Craig Director

yaniks@lackawanna.edu

Michelle Wheeler Ecological Educator

wheelerm@lackawanna.edu

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Nature Walks & Talks..2

Program Info…...….......2

Directions…..……..........2

Early Explorers….……...3

CNR Certification…..….3

Field Trip Info...…........3

Facility Rentals..………..4

Donor Info...….............4

Our Mission

The Environmental Education Center is

committed to educating the students of

Lackawanna College and the citizens of Northeast

Pennsylvania through innovative approaches leading to ecological

sustainability.

Fall & Winter 2018

Winter Nature Camp: December 26, 27, & 28, 2018, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Come out of hibernation for Winter Nature Camp! Children will explore winter through science experiments, track animals in the snow, get up close with live turtles, and build a campfire. There will also be plenty of outdoor play, fun winter themed games, and crafts. For children ages 5-11. Cost is $115 for all 3 days or $45 per day. Pre-registration is required.

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Sept. 19 Wednesday

5:30 p.m.

Mushroom Walk with Nathaniel Whitmore, Herbalist

During this leisurely walk in search of fall mushrooms, herbalist Nathaniel Whitmore will teach participants identification techniques and will discuss how to tell the difference between poisonous and nonpoisonous mushrooms. Learn what types of

mushrooms can be found in the fall such as Chicken of

the Woods, along with what environments they can be

found in. The sustainable practices of harvesting will also

be discussed. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy

shoes. For ages 16 and above. $10 per person.

Pre-registration required and limited space available.

Oct. 3 Wednesday

6:30 p.m.

Family Night Hike with Casie Berkhouse

Join LCEEC educator Casie Berkhouse on a fun and

adventurous night hike along the trails of LCEEC. Learn

about local nocturnal animals and the adaptations that help them survive in the dark! This program is designed for the whole family. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. $5 per person. Pre-registration required.

Oct. 17 Wednesday

5:30 p.m.

Edible Landscaping & Backyard Food Production with Ritchie Mitchel

Learn about ecological design, edible landscaping, and backyard food production with Richie Mitchell, owner of Bear Creek Organics. Students will learn how to analyze their property and plan for an edible landscape. Geared for ages 16 and above. $5 per person. Pre-registration required.

Nov. 2 Friday

5 p.m. to

9 p.m.

Adult CPR/AED Certification with Mike Leggiero of Sandcut Outdoors

The American Red Cross CPR and AED training, teaches students when and how to be prepared to give live saving CPR along with when and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). This in-person Adult CPR/AED course will be offered on Friday, November 2nd, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Students taking Friday night’s CPR/AED along with Saturday and Sunday’s Wilderness and Remote First Aid (WRFA) together will receive a discounted rate of $225 for both classes. The CRP/AED training is a prerequisite for the WRFA class offered Nov. 3 and 4th, 2018. Pre-registration required and space is limited. Must be at least 14 years of age. Adult CPR/AED only is $90 per student. MUST CALL TO REGISTER.

Nov. 3 & 4 Saturday & Sunday

8 a.m. to

6 p.m.

Wilderness and Remote First Aid Certification with Mike Leggiero of Sandcut Outdoors

This American Red Cross training isn’t limited to far away, wild places. It is

advanced first aid designed for when advanced care by EMS is greater

than 30 minutes away, which can happen more often then we think. This

class is required for all Boy Scout leaders taking scouts on remote

camping/backpacking trips. Prerequisites - Must be at least 14 years old

and possess a current Adult CPR/AED certification. Students taking Friday

night’s CPR/AED and Wilderness along with Saturday and Sunday’s Remote First Aid together receive a discounted rate of $225 for both classes. WRFA course only is $180 per student. MUST CALL TO REGISTER.

Nature Walks & Sustainability Talks

Directions to the Environmental Education Center:

From Rt. 81 take Rt. 380 South

Bear left onto exit 2, Rt. 435 to Elmhurst.

Travel approx. 10 miles through the blinking light in Moscow.

Turn right onto Rt. 2018 Dorantown Rd. (pass ShopRite Plaza)

Make a left onto Sandy Beach Rd. Make a right on MacKenzie Rd.

Follow MacKenzie Rd. until you reach LCEEC on the left.

Program Information:

Program times vary but usually run between 1 to 2 hours.

Programs are $5 unless otherwise noted.

Pre-registration is required.

For more information or to register, call (570) 842-1506.

Family Friendly

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Early Explorers For ages 3 to 6. Pre registration required.

Sept. 17, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - Apples Abound Children will visit our apple trees and will learn about what is inside an apple along with what creatures depend on them. Children will help make and taste applesauce.

Oct. 1, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - Terrific Trees Take a stroll through the forest to visit the giants of the plant world. Discover how important they are to all living things. Listen to a story and make a tree craft to take home.

Oct. 15, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - Nuts to You Explore the busy world of squirrels as they prepare for winter. We’ll go for a hike and visit some of our furry friends in the forest and search for their homes and food.

Oct. 29, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - Bats! Get batty while learning about these fascinating flying mammals! Discover what they eat and play a game to see how they hunt in the dark.

Nov. 12, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - Critter Camouflage How do you hide if you’re a rabbit or a deer? Come explore the ways in which animals use camouflage! Search for hidden animals, and play a game called Animal Camouflage.

Nov. 26, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - Things that Glitter Explore the trails and marvel at the shapes and patterns that frost creates plus other signs of winter. We will conclude by making a glittery craft to take home.

Conservation and Natural Resource (CNR) Certificate program

Field Trips to LCEEC LCEEC’s school field trip programs are hands-on, inquiry-based, and focus on science and the environment. They meet many of the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Environment and Ecology and Science and Technology. Topics include: Forest Fun: Pre-K & Kindergarten Habitat Explorations: Grades 1-3 Amazing Adaptations: Grades 1-3 Ecosystem Investigations: Grades 4-8 Say WATT!: Grades 4-8 Fueling Our Future: High School

Call (570) 842-1506 to schedule.

Early Explorers is a unique program series for children ages 3-6 and a guardian that offers discovery-based learning about the natural world through stories, art, and outdoor explorations! Classes run every other Monday from Sept. 17 to Nov. 26. Classes will be conducted indoors and outdoors with themes that change seasonally. Please dress children appropriately for weather conditions. The cost is $40 for the six class series or $8 for individual classes, if seats are available.

During this 15-week fall semester, students will complete five hands-on undergraduate level field biology courses. The curriculum focuses on native Pennsylvania plants and animals, and the conservation and interpretation of our natural environment. Specific courses include: Environmental Interpretation, Wildlife Management, Freshwater Ecosystems, Dendrology, and Ornithology. Students will experience both classroom and hands-on field training throughout the program.

The CNR certificate is appropriate for anyone seeking a career as a park ranger or related field. Courses are also transferable into two- or four-year programs. Students may take courses individually. Financial aid is available. For information, call (570) 842-1506.

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Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center 93 MacKenzie Road Covington Township, PA 18444

Facility Rental Lackawanna College extends its thanks to the following businesses

that support LCEEC’s K-12 education programs through their generous tax

credit donations:

Nature-Themed Birthday Parties also available.

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