Cyrus Klingsberg says he is serious about birds. At 97 years old, he is as determined as ever to visit Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center, and he wants to make sure others do as well.
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The special programs and artistic and educational installations, slated through the spring, showcase the value of birds and their power to connect people to the natural world.
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Penn State Outreach made a number of updates and accommodations to enhance programming in support of our constituents.
Penn State Outreach will continue its mission of making a positive impact on society by engaging diverse audiences in the design and delivery of compelling content and meaningful, evidence-based programs in 2022.
The Pennsylvania Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Program — run by the Penn State Justice and Safety Institute (JASI) — trains newly hired sheriffs and deputy sheriffs from all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.
Our staff members have curated a list of the top 10 things that we think you should experience from our units in the Outreach family. We invite you to learn more about these opportunities.
The Lost Bird Project recognizes the tragedy of modern extinction by immortalizing five North American birds in sculpture. Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center and area partners brought the sculptures to five locations in Centre, Blair and Huntingdon Counties.
Feelings of isolation and depression ran strong for many people during the COVID-19 pandemic. For members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), the sudden limits on social interaction left them at a loss. The OLLI staff was challenged to find new ways to keep members connected.