The Birding Cup has evolved during its nearly 30 years in existence and has grown to be the largest annual fundraiser for Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center, which is part of Penn State Outreach.
Impact Stories
The latest news and information about Penn State Outreach and its impact on the Commonwealth.
As they continue their lifelong learning journeys, more than 300 members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Penn State also give back as volunteers to help the institute provide learning, volunteer, travel, and other opportunities for fellow community members aged 50 or better.
The community is invited to explore the benefits of movement, art, and wellness in the natural surroundings of The Arboretum at Penn State during the annual Wild Wellness Festival and Market on Sunday, April 26.
The collaborative work of Penn State Outreach and Penn State Sustainability to build partnerships with K-12 educators that enhance sustainability education efforts in school districts across the state has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators.
Participants from Penn State Abington, Beaver, Berks, Fayette, New Kensington, and University Park traveled to Pittsburgh and the Greater Philadelphia Region to collaborate with local organizations working to fight food insecurity and uplift their neighborhoods.
A class of Penn State students recently got a hands-on experience working with the community as “maple harvest interpreters” during Shaver’s Creek’s annual Maple Harvest Festival. For many, the experience was as sweet as the syrup they were teaching about.
K-12 Impact Fellows in Sustainability is a new pilot fellowship that supports teachers in developing classroom-ready sustainability and climate-resilience projects aligned with the state’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (PA STEELS) Standards.
Anna George, a nationally recognized conservation leader and educator who most recently served as vice president and chief conservation and education officer at the Tennessee Aquarium, has been named the new executive director of Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center within Penn State Outreach. She will begin her role on April 27.
Penn State students Kellyn Roth and Rayner Raynor have channeled their passion for service toward THON’s fight against childhood cancer. Their commitment at THON reflects the work they’ve been doing all along with Penn State Outreach to lift others up, serve families, and strengthen communities.
The service days offer meaningful civic and experiential learning opportunities for students looking to support their communities.