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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Writing Nature - A Generative Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Express your ecological perspectives and experiences in this creative writing workshop!\n\n\nIn this class we’ll gather together to discuss the history\, purpose\, and enduring value of nature writing. Then\, we’ll explore tools for generating your own writing about ecology\, plants\, wildlife\, wilderness experiences\, and related topics. No writing background is necessary! \nParticipants will walk away with a creative writing “toolkit” to help stoke ideas\, dismantle writer’s block\, and support the creation of personal or professional nature-focused writing. \n \nThe Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 11\,000 acres of natural lands\, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our Habitat Advocate classes at Tec Centro in Lancaster City. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nYour Presenter\nLaura Newcomer is a professional writer and the Community Coordinator at Waxwing EcoWorks\, where she works with the team to build back biodiversity. She holds a Bachelor’s in Geography\, with an emphasis on understanding relationships between human and ecological systems\, as well as an MFA in Creative Writing. She has taught environmental education and creative writing at diverse institutions across Pennsylvania\, Maine\, and Colorado. \n \nAbout this Class\nOpen for general admission\, no prerequisite necessary for this class! This class is one of three Art + Culture Classes in our Habitat Advocate series. For those looking to complete their Habitat Advocate Certificate\, only one of the Art + Culture classes need to be completed. Attendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \nLearn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification here. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded. \n \nPhoto Credit: Elyse Jurgen of Waxwing EcoWorks Co. \n \nThank you to our host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!\nThank you also to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://lancasterreview.com/event/habitat-advocate-writing-nature-a-generative-workshop/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Interpretive Hike and Community Science Apps
DESCRIPTION:Explore nature through the lens of an ecological designer!\n\n\nIn this class we will tour some of the gardens that have brought monarch butterflies to the streets of southeast Lancaster city! We will practice using valuable community science apps\, like iNaturalist\, demystifying how to utilize them for our own habitat work and supporting research in this growing field. \nParticipants are responsible for providing their own sturdy shoes\, attire for mild walking\, sun protection\, and refillable water bottle. They are also encouraged to bring a cellphone with the iNaturalist app downloaded. \nThe Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 11\,000 acres of natural lands\, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our Habitat Advocate classes at Tec Centro in Lancaster City. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nYour Presenters\nElyse Jurgen\, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.\, is a community collaborator working to rebuild ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences in South Central PA. She is certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and Ecological/Permaculture Designer\, along with earning an Ecological Gardening Certification from Mt. Cuba Center. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Education\, 7-12 Biology Teaching Certification\, and participated in Cornell University’s Civic Ecology program. \nElyse works alongside homeowners in a participatory approach to their gardening for wildlife needs\, infusing educational opportunities during the design\, installation\, and stewarding process. She invites homeowners to deeply engage with their land to maximize its potential in enhancing human well-being and supporting dwindling wildlife populations. \n \nAbout this Class\nNote\, you must have taken the prerequisite “Habitat Advocate: Building Biodiversity in our Community” prior to taking this course. Learn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification here. \nAttendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded. \n \nPhoto Credit: Elyse Jurgen of Waxwing EcoWorks Co. \n \nThank you to our fall 2024 Habitat Advocate Certification series host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!\nThank you also to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://lancasterreview.com/event/habitat-advocate-interpretive-hike-and-community-science-apps/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Native Plants for Winter Interest & Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create a native garden with visual interest and benefits for wildlife!\n\n\nSnow-capped seed heads\, coppery grasses\, bright berries\, evergreen trees\, and semi-evergreen sedges – these compose an ecological gardener’s winter landscape. These conscious design choices not only bring visual vibrancy in the dormant season\, but an essential source of food and cover for overwintering wildlife. \nParticipants will explore native plant species that are showstoppers in a winter landscape and a set of compassionate ecological gardening tips and guidance on native species to support overwintering wildlife. \nBring a jar/vase to build a take-home native plant winter bouquet! \nThe Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 11\,000 acres of natural lands\, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our Habitat Advocate classes at Tec Centro in Lancaster City. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nYour Presenters\nElyse Jurgen\, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.\, is a community collaborator working to rebuild ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences in South Central PA.She is certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and Ecological/Permaculture Designer\, along with earning an Ecological Gardening Certification from Mt. Cuba Center. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Education\, 7-12 Biology Teaching Certification\, and participated in Cornell University’s Civic Ecology program. \nElyse works alongside homeowners in a participatory approach to their gardening for wildlife needs\, infusing educational opportunities during the design\, installation\, and stewarding process. She invites homeowners to deeply engage with their land to maximize its potential in enhancing human well-being and supporting dwindling wildlife populations. \n \nAbout this Class\nNote\, you must have taken the prerequisite “Habitat Advocate: Building Biodiversity in our Community” prior to taking this course. Learn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification here. \nAttendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation a day in advance for severe weather. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email and refunded. \n \nPhoto: Elyse Jurgen of Waxwing EcoWorks Co. \n \nThank you to our host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!\nThank you also to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://lancasterreview.com/event/habitat-advocate-native-plants-for-winter-interest-wildlife/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Native Garden Design Capstone
DESCRIPTION:This is the final assessment for certificate students!\n\n\nYou made it! Congratulations! This class is the final assessment for certificate students who have successfully completed all requirements for the Habitat Advocate Certification program. The final capstone entails practicing an independent scaled ecological garden design project and a short hands-on service project with your graduating cohort. \nUpon completion of this final capstone design project\, students are given a take-home kit: native wildflower seeds\, a hori-hori knife\, and Conservancy swag. \nParticipants are responsible to provide their own sturdy shoes\, sun and bug protection\, and refillable water bottle. Please bring a packed lunch to enjoy as part of the mid-day break of this workshop. \n \nThe Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 11\,000 acres of natural lands\, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our Habitat Advocate classes at Tec Centro in Lancaster City. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nYour Presenters\nElyse Jurgen\, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.\, is a community collaborator working to rebuild ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences in South Central PA. She is certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and Ecological/Permaculture Designer\, along with earning an Ecological Gardening Certification from Mt. Cuba Center. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Education\, 7-12 Biology Teaching Certification\, and participated in Cornell University’s Civic Ecology program. \nElyse works alongside homeowners in a participatory approach to their gardening for wildlife needs\, infusing educational opportunities during the design\, installation\, and stewarding process. She invites homeowners to deeply engage with their land to maximize its potential in enhancing human well-being and supporting dwindling wildlife populations. \n \nAbout this Class\nNote\, you must have taken all required classes in the Habitat Advocate series before taking this class. Learn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification here. \nAttendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded. \n \nPhoto Credit: Elyse Jurgen of Waxwing EcoWorks Co. \n \nThank you to our host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!\nThank you also to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://lancasterreview.com/event/habitat-advocate-native-garden-design-capstone/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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