NATURE NUGGET: Get your downloadable copy of DCNR’s “Common Trees of Pennsylvania” that is available through the Pennsylvania Envirothon’s website: CommTreesPA.cdr (envirothonpa.org) A great resource that is easy to read with good photos too.
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“Porcupine Pat” McKinney is environmental education coordinator for the Schuylkill Conservation District and provides programming for people of all ages with an emphasis on schools, public programming and nature center development. “Porcupine Pat” hails from Marion, Ohio and has a BS with Distinction in Natural Resources – Environmental Interpretation from Ohio State. He is a recipient of the prestigious Sandy Cochran Award for Excellence in Natural Resources Education from the PA Forestry Association, the Schuylkill Pride Award, and the PAEE “Outstanding Environmental Educator Award.”