PAEE Special Endorsement - Outdoor Adventures

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--
Program Endorsement - Outdoor Adventures: Outdoor Adventures, Natural Biodiversity, Kiski-Conemaugh Stream Team, and many partners, received an endorsement from PAEE. Accepting the endorsement was Kristen Sewak and Melissa Reynolds. It was presented by Angela Belli.
Outdoor Adventures is a one-day field trip designed to teach elementary kids about, empower them to experience and inspire them to nurture nature! Representatives of more than 40 organizations will be there to help kids explore concepts such as watersheds, wildlife habitat, invasive species and energy. Last year kids fished, got close to live birds of prey, hiked in the forest, and watched a working windmill among many other activities.
Other awards presented--
Keystone Award - Dede Long, Briar Bush Nature Center
Outstanding Educator - Steve Wasiesky, Asbury Woods Nature Center
Outstanding Environmental Program - 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
Special Recognition - Ruth Roperti, President PAEE