Tuesday, March 24, 2009

PAEE Outstanding Program - Asbury Woods Nature Center

The PA Association of Environmental Educators presented awards and special recognition to the following individuals and programs for their outstanding contributions to the field of environmental education--
Outstanding Environmental Program - Asbury Woods Nature Center in the Millcreek Township School District. The Award was received by Brian Winslow, Steve Wasiesky and Bonnie Bowen. It was presented by Dennis Pennington. Asbury Woods was established in 1957 through a generous gift from Dr. Otto Behrend to the Millcreek Township School District to provide the region with opportunities to experience, study and enjoy nature and to be a model site for sustainable environmental practices.
Other awards presented--
Keystone Award - Dede Long, Briar Bush Nature Center
Outstanding Educator - Steve Wasiesky, Asbury Woods Nature Center
Outstanding Contribution - Integrated Pest Management Program
Government Partner - Sarah Hopkins, DCNR Bureau of State Parks
Business Partner - Crisci Associates - PA Environment Digest
Program Endorsement - Outdoor Adventures
Special Recognition - Ruth Roperti, President PAEE