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= Added 8/15/11 = Greetings from Jennings Environmental Education Center. We are excited to announce that we are springing into Facebook and Twitter!

"Like" us and "Follow" us here: http://www.facebook.com/JenningsEEC http://twitter.com/JenningsEEC

We've already posted some exciting things, such as: •A video snippet of our famous Maple Sugaring program •Pictures from Prairie Improvement Day and the recent prairie burn •Updates on wildlife being seen at Jennings

In the future, look for more of this, plus: •Updates on events, community programs, and educational offerings •Useful links and news related to Jennings, natural history, conservation and more •A spotlight on our staff and volunteers •Trivia, polls, and more!

Facebook and Twitter will be the most real-time, up-to-date resource for all things Jennings, so please join us!

As always, please send us any questions, comments and concerns. See you online!

Miranda Crotsley| Program Coordinator PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Jennings Environmental Education Center 2951 Prospect Road | Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Phone: 724.794.6011| Fax: 724.794.1367 E-mail: mcrotsley@state.pa.us www.dcnr.state.pa.us

= Added 8/23/11 =

Greetings!
==== It’s hard to believe it is almost fall! And with fall comes many exciting programs and volunteer opportunities, of course. ====

==== First, to get you prepared for fall, don’t forget to check out the Eating Green IV: Preserving the Harvest workshop this Saturday from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm. Presenters from Penn State Extension, Presentations and demonstrations related to canning, freezing and drying of fruits and vegetables will be offered by Jennings staff, representatives of PASA (Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture) and Penn State Extension, and other regional experts. Pre-registration and payment of $5.00 are required. REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TIL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24! To register, call us at 724-794-6011, or visit: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/Calendar/view_event.asp?CalendarID=21136&Location=List ====

==== Next, On Thursday, September 22nd, from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm, spend the day sailing Pittsburgh’s three rivers aboard the Gateway Clipper’s largest boat, “Majestic” as part of the 10th annual Ohio River Watershed Celebration. This FREE cruise, that is open to the public, is a regional celebration of environmental accomplishments occurring within the Ohio River Watershed. Jennings Environmental Education Center is proud to be a partner and supporter of this informative and entertaining event, which last year, attracted over 800 people. For additional information, or to register, call (724)-776-0161 or visit http://www.streamrestorationinc.org/rsvp/ ====

==== Also, start planning now to attend the annual National Public Lands Day Volunteer Day! We are looking for interested individuals willing to spend a fall day pitching in at the park to celebrate the 18th annual National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Participants must be age 12 or older and must register for the program by contacting the Center at 724-794-6011 no later then September 16. Volunteers will receive a FREE lunch and a commemorative T-shirt for their efforts! ====

==== And finally, the Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition is seeking volunteers willing to "Adopt-A-Passive Treatment System" by assisting with the monitoring and maintenance of several abandoned mine drainage passive treatment systems located within the headwaters of the Slippery Rock Creek. Primary responsibilities will be to conduct basic water monitoring using simple field test kits, inspect the systems and to enter the information into an internet database. Volunteers will be asked to visit one or more passive system locations in northern Butler County on a monthly basis. Water quality test kits and training on using the test kits, conducting the inspections and using the on-line database will be provided. For more information please contact Cliff Denholm of Stream Restoration Incorporated by phone 724-776-0161 or email sri@streamrestorationinc.org or Wil Taylor of Jennings Environmental Education Center by phone at 724-794-6011 or email wilbutaylo@pa.gov. ====