Erie County Conservation District
~Promoting wise land use throughout Erie County~
~promoting wise land use throughout Erie County~
The Lake Erie
Environmental Education Compendium
The Lake Erie Environmental Education Compendium is a collection of localized teaching material that covers the topics listed under the PA Environmental and Ecology Standards.
The compendium includes lesson plans, Power Point presentations, activities, handouts, teaching materials, and much more. It was produced using funds made available by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Contact ECCD for your FREE copy!
Sample Lessons:
Watershed and Wetlands: PA Fishes
Agriculture and Society: Pizza Anyone?
Integrated Pest Mang. Owl Pellet
UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS:
Project Grass Grazing Field Day
August 11th
9:30am - 2:30pm
Conservation and Home Maintenance Workshop
October 1st
9:00am - 2:30pm
Registration Form
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Student Nature Photo Contest!
Students in Grades K-6 submitted beautiful photos accompanied by detailed essays - click on the thumbnails below to view their work!
Elena and Mrs. Dilmore's 2nd grade class at Edinboro Elementary enjoyed an afternoon of activities and games from the Conservation District!
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Elena, age 7Honorable Mention
Tyler, age 7Honorable Mention
Breanna, age 9
Sydney, age 10
Dominique, age 12
Sarah, age 9
Natalie, age 8
Jackson, age 7
Mason, age 6
Elizabeth, age 9
Riley, age 8
Katie, age 10
Juliana, age 9
Gloria, age 9
- Lucas, age 9Click here for photo! - Daisy, age 8
Environmental Education News and Links:
Moving Outdoors in Nature Act -
learn more about the bill introduced by Congressman Ron Kind on 11-18-10
PCEE - Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education - information about centers, lessons and school programs in PA
PA Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom - Find great K-12 farm and agriculture activities and lessons!
Utah Ag in the Classroom - Great interactive site for elementary and middle school ages focusing on various aspects of agriculture
The Nature Conservancy - Various interactive games, activities and quizzes focusing on watersheds
Know Your H20 - Features a 20 minute, student-oriented, video focusing on the 'true'history of our waters
Bell Museum of Natural History - Features an online instruction and interactive quiz focusing on watersheds and development of natural resources
Erie County Conservation Districts offers a variety of environmental education programs at our 75 acre outdoor classroom.
Meandering streams, woodlands, and wetlands offer diverse habitats to enhance your student's field trip experience. Our trained and highly credited teachers will help your students obtain a greater sense of relationship with and responsibility for their natural surroudings through hands-on experiences.
