Outreach Blog

Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center recently held a community nature journaling workshop at Rooted Farmstead in Bellefonte, PA. Despite the gloomy weather, participants were able to get an up close and personal experience on a vibrant pick-your-own flower farm.

The AI for Good Expo aims to delve into the extensive potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning in addressing challenges related to the Nittany AI Alliance’s AI for Good pillars: education, environment, health, and humanitarianism.

This year, camps focused on insects, amphibians, herbal remedies, and the five senses and how they relate to biodiversity, adaptations, natural cycles, and interrelationships. Get a quick overview of summer camp 2023 by the numbers!

Newly launched narrated app guides you from Eisenhower Auditorium to The Arboretum at Penn State! 200 Acres will test users’ knowledge of Penn State by providing fresh perspectives on the University’s original land, history, and purpose.

“Steve Ditko: Superhero of Johnstown,” a short film by WPSU’s talented producers Andy Grant and Chris Kugler, takes viewers to the Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where Ditko’s superhero origins began to unfold.

What is the story of Juneteenth? Why do we celebrate this newly designated federal holiday, and how is it connected to freedom, one of the most cherished American ideals? These were the questions answered during the virtual film screening and panel discussion, Juneteenth: Exploring Freedom’s Stories.

National Pollinator Week is a time to celebrate the important role that pollinators play in our ecosystem.

Sunny, the great horned owlet, has arrived at the Klingsberg Aviary at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center with open wings.

Thursday, May 18, is Pennsylvania Native Species Day. As it approaches, here are some things that you can do to celebrate!