Blair County School’s Bioblitz Event Supported by PA DEP Environmental Education Grant

Written by Shannon Wehinger on January 31, 2025. Posted in Conservation District Project Spotlight

Photo provided by Blair County Conservation District.

Submitted by Lisa Haas, Conservation Education Specialist, Blair County Conservation District.

In late November, the Tyrone High School campus hosted an educational Bioblitz event, made possible through generous funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (PA DEP) Environmental Education grant. The event, which brought together students, teachers, and environmental experts, aimed to foster an appreciation for biodiversity and environmental stewardship among the participants.

Throughout the day, students used field guides and mobile apps to identify species, gaining hands-on experience in data collection and verification. The event featured interactive sessions with volunteers from the John Kennedy Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Penn State Extension Master Gardeners and Master Watershed Stewards, a biologist and educator, Jessie Kester, and representatives from the Blair County Conservation District, who provided expert insights and enhanced the learning with activities.

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