The Bucks County Conservation District

Environmental Education

Thank you for your interest in the Bucks County Conservation District environmental education programs. For more information or questions about the district's programs contact maryellennoonan@bucksccd.org

There is still time to register for the WATERSHED WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS. One of last year's participants said that "without question this is the best run, best organized, concrete rich, hands-on science workshop I have ever attended, bar none. " To register or for more information go to www.delawareestuary.org

	No Child Left Inside - the Bucks County Coalition Get up, Get out and Play. Join us on September 26, 2009 as we once again sponsor a day at Central Park, Doylestown. Joining Nickelodeon NCLI-BCC will focus on outdoor play and games. Check back for more information.
	Professional Development for Teachers BCCD is now an ACT 48 provider. On The Dirt on Soils Workshop, Chris said " The content level was just right (basic in beginning and proceeding to more complex) for me as a science educator. I gained a new appreciation for soil and the whole field of soil science." Coming in 2009. Riparian Buffers and Watershed Management Workshop for Teachers.
	Join us for the 13th Annual Watershed Workshop for Teachers BCCD, The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary and DCNR Bureau of State Parks invite you to attend a week-long summer workshop to explore the Delaware Watershed. This workshop will provide hands-on training to address Pennsylvania's Science Assessment Anchors and Environment and Ecology standards. This year's workshop is scheduled for July 20-24, 2009. Call 215 345 7577 ext 101 for more information. For more information or to register go to www.delwareestuary.org
	Enviroscape- hands-on learning model Our educator will bring the enviroscape model into your classroom and demonstrate how pollution from houses, cars and factories effects our water. Enviroscape EE standards meet
	Groundwater Flow Model The groundwater flow model shows a cross section of a watershed making it easy to understand how water and pollutants travel in our groundwater. Our educator will bring this model to your classroom and demonstrate groundwater flow using colored dyes.
	Envirothon Each spring BCCD hosts area 9-12 graders who compete at the annual Envirothon. This event fosters teamwork, cooperation and environmental expertise as teams rotate through 5 outdoor stations answering questions on aquatics, forestry, soils, wildlife and a changing current issue. Teachers are provided curriculum materials to help students prepare for this exciting challenge and the winning team goes on to compete at the state level. Each year the Conservation District choses a new site to hold the event, so that students are introduced to some of the premier outdoor location in Bucks County. Recent locations included in 2009 Peace Valley Nature Center, in 2008 Tyler State Park in 2007 Honey Hollow Environmental Center and in 2006 Churchville Nature Center. Winners of this year's Envirothon were from Neshaminy High School.
	Stormwater Best Management Practices Tour On April 16, 2008 a group of municipal officials and engineers toured 6 locations in Bucks County which incorporate innovative best management practices which enable the site to preserve water resources and better manage their stormwater runoff. This tour was conducted in partnership with the Bucks County Planning Commission. To download a copy of the 48 page booklet click on Brochure on Innovative BMPs below. Brochure on Innovative BMPs