Last year, the Penn State Methodology Department’s Green Team enrolled in the CSO’s Green Paws certification program, of which Shaver’s Creek has attained Level 4. The Green Paws program outlines actions your office can do immediately to “green” your workplace, and suggests energy-saving behaviors like using the stairs instead of the elevator, unplugging laptops when…
The Naturalist Notebook
Welcome to the Shaver’s Creek blog! The entries here are posted by staff, interns, and volunteers, and aim to keep you informed about the programs, updates, and natural history happenings here at the Creek. Enjoy!
The Birding Cup—Shaver’s Creek’s annual fund-raising tournament—is in the books for 2012. This past weekend, from Friday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m., through Saturday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m., 18 teams comprised of over 80 birders competed to identify as many bird species in the central Pennsylvania region as they could within a twenty-four-hour period.…
It’s time again for the annual Shaver’s Creek Birding Cup! Beginning birders, try your luck to win the Potter Mug. Think you’re the best birder in your county? Try for the County Cup. Willing to brave the search for birds on foot, bike, or boat—and forego any form of motorized transportation? You stand to achieve…
We’d like to let you know about an exciting last-minute business sponsorship for this year’s Birding Cup! State College green design company Envinity has offered to donate their earnings from residential energy audits scheduled between May 2 and next Wednesday, May 9, 2012—just mention “Shaver’s Creek” when you make the appointment. The audit will be…
It’s time again for the annual Shaver’s Creek Birding Cup! Beginning birders, try your luck to win the Potter Mug. Think you’re the best birder in your county? Try for the County Cup. Willing to brave the search for birds on foot, bike, or boat—and forego any form of motorized transportation? You stand to achieve…
Spaces are still available at our storytelling program on Friday. Join Clem Bowen for songs, stories, skits, and a short hike outside! An Evening of Storytelling Friday, April 27, 6:00–7:30 p.m. Cost: $12 per family; $10 per family of members Clem Bowen, an engaging and imaginative storyteller, often delights children in schools and libraries in…
This Monday, April 16, two extraordinary people will be speaking at Penn State’s University Park campus. Both programs are free and they’re even within easy walking distance of each other! E.O. Wilson: biologist, researcher, theorist, naturalist, author, and man who shows no signs of stopping anytime soon, has just released a book entitled “The Social…
Just as wildflowers are popping up all over, our public programs list for April is also in full bloom. We have plenty of opportunities for the whole family to come out to Shaver’s Creek and get excited about the natural world. Space Explorers: Mission IIFriday, April 137:00–9:00 p.m. As the days get warmer, so do…
Spring is in full swing in central Pennsylvania and a multitude of birds are making their way back north as the cold leaves our region and food reappears. That means that it's the perfect time to join us for our Migration Morning Bird Walks at Shaver's Creek! Naturalists Doug Wentzel and Joshua Potter will help…
Are you an incoming first-year Penn State student to University Park campus? Are you looking to build friendships and spend a week in Philadelphia participating in fantastic community service opportunities, both indoors and outdoors? Then consider USE — the Urban Service Experience offered by Shaver’s Creek, Penn State’s Nature Center. Students enrolled in USE will…