The June edition of The Catalyst newsletter from the Butler County-based  Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition features articles on summertime fun at Jennings Environmental Center and an overview of the 40th American Society of Reclamation Sciences in Idaho.

Inspiration In Idaho

The 40th annual meeting of the American Society of Reclamation Sciences (ASRS) was held from June 4 – 7 in Boise, Idaho, and attended by several members of the SRWC.

A varied group of presenters from industry professionals, academia, and regulatory agencies provided a wide range of expertise and shared their knowledge and new experiences.

Presentation topics at the conference varied greatly in scope and included water treatment, carbon dioxide monitoring, mine reclamation, and urban landscape reforestation.

Read the whole article.

Jennings Center

Soak in summer’s warmth and sunshine with some super fun educational activities at Jennings Environmental Education Center! There’s no better time to be outdoors!  Events include--

-- July Dates: DiscoverE: Hide ’N Seekers (ages 4-5)

-- July 14, August 18: Morning Bird Walks

-- July 29: Celebrate The Bloom! In PA’s Only Prairie

-- August 5: Wildflower Identification Workshop

Click Here for more events at Jennings.

The KIDS Catalyst

The theme for this month’s KIDS Catalyst is a Summer Sandcastle Challenge!

Click Here to read the entire Catalyst.  Click Here to sign up for your own copy.

For more information on programs, projects, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition website.  Follow them on Facebook.  Click Here to sign up to sign up for regular updates.

The Butler County-based Coalition was established in 1994 to restore land, water and wildlife resources in the Slippery Rock Watershed.  [PaEN]

Related Articles:

-- Jennings Environmental Ed Center Celebrates The Bloom! July 29 In Butler County, PA’s Only Prairie With Native Blazing Star, 224 Other Species [PaEN]

-- Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition: Jennings Environmental Center, 3MJC Host Historic Foltz One Room School Open House Events; Mine Drainage Treatment At Slippery Rock U.  [PaEN]

[Posted: July 3, 2023]

7/10/2023