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Spring 2009 Event dates: 4/25
Past Events
Spring 2008 Event Dates: 4/3
Fall 2008 Event dates: 8/29, 9/4,
9/6, 9/14, 9/18,
9/25, 9/28, 10/2,
10/23, 11/13
*This Project is funded through a grant from
California University of Pennsylvania & the Cal U
Faculty Professional
Development Committee
Future Events: - Still Under Construction!
Come &
Help Plan the Spring Events!
Spring 2009 Semester
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Ohiopyle Winterfest!
This
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 (that’s tomorrow)
Time:
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Ohiopyle State Park
(Call 724-329-8591)
Sponsored
by Ohiopyle State Park & Friends of Ohiopyle (FOO)
http://www.friendsofohiopyle.info/winterfest2009.php
Come out
and enjoy the Laurel Highlands in winter. Activities include sleigh
rides, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, kid's zone, sledding, dog
sled demonstrations, guided hikes, winter survival camp and food. The
Ohiopyle Stewart Community Center will serve as a warming center and
craft fair location.
For more info call
Barbara Wallace at
724-329-0986 or email
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Kayaking Padding Techniques & Roll Sessions!
Experienced Boater? Want to improve your skills or share your skills
with others?
Beginner/Novice Boaters? Want to learn to Kayak? Want to learn to
learn the Eskimo Roll?
Dr. Tom
Kinsey has organized kayak rolling session at the Cal U Hammer Hall pool
on Sundays, February 8, February 15, and February 22. Please plan to
arrive at 6:00 to help wash boats and organize gear prior to entering
the pool. The actual pool session lasts from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
The cost
is free although we strongly encourage everyone to make a cash donation
to the Cal U swim team or purchase their raffle tickets - you might win
something!
Experienced boaters with gear/boats should contact Tom Kinsey for
directions on how to get boats into the pool.
Beginner/Novices without gear should contact Tom Kinsey so that
boats/skirts/lifejackets can be arranged.
RSVP to
Tom Kinsey at:
kinsey@cup.edu (ph: 724/415-9678) |
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- Healthy People, Healthy
Communities - NATURALLY!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 @ 10 AM - 5 PM
Location: Natali
Student Center Performance Center
Join us for thought-provoking & informative presentations & discussions on a
selection of Cal U ECO Learning Community topics
Campus Sustainability,
Campus Recycling, Campus Outdoor Recreation Programming,
Student-owned/run Outdoor Recreation Area & MORE!
Speakers include Terry Link, Campus Sustainability Coordinator from Michigan
State University, Madeline Constantine, Stony Acres Program Director, East
Stroudsburg University, Dana Ferry, Director of Utility & Energy Management
at Cal U and others.
Details: Click
HERE for the Conference Schedule
Cost: FREE!
Contact:
Dr.
Confer, Dr. Hug,
Dr.
Jasko &
Dr. Fredrick
- Winter Event
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Details: TBA
Contact:
- Winter Event
Date: Winter Backpacking Trip to Cooks Forest State Park
Location: TBA
Details: TBA
Contact:
- Spring Event
Date: April 3, 4 & 5, 2009
Location:
Stony Acres Outdoor Recreation Center, Marshall's Creek, PA near East
Stroudsburg University
Details: Join Cal U Eco Action for this trip to the Pocono Mountains in NE
PA and participate in
Contact:
- Student, Faculty & Staff
Brown Bag Lunch
TBA (Tentative) @ 11-12 PM (Common Hour)
Brown Bag Discussion: Spring Event Schedule
Building on the Cal U ECO conference
Location TBA
Free desert provided (who says there is no such thing as a free lunch?)
Details: TBA
Questions:
- Academic Excellence Days 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - TBA
Location: Natali
Student Center Center
Presentation of the Accomplishments & Progress Report for Cal U ECO
2008-2009
- Pike Run Youth Fishing
Festival & Cal U Earth Day
Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 7:00AM-3:30PM @ California Rotary Park
Fishing for Youth 15 yrs & under & Fun for ALL!
Registration 7-9AM, Fishing begins @ 8:00
FREE FAMILY FUN!!!
Click
HERE for more information!
A project of the Recreation Programming class, the Parks & Recreation Club &
Cal U ECO Learning Community
Past Events:
Spring 2008 Semester
Fall 2008 Semester
- Welcome to Cal U Campus
Outdoors
Thursday, August 28 @ 5-7 PM
Location: Cal U Campus
Free Picnic & Lawn Games Outdoors on Campus Cal u Quad behind Heron
Contact: Dr.
Jasko &
Dr. Fredrick
- Safe Boating on the Mon at
Cal U
Thursday, September 4 @ 5-7 PM
Location: Mon River boat ramp in Cal
Come kayak/canoe with us & the Dennis Tubbs, Southwest Regional Outreach
& Education Coordinator, from PA
Boat & Fish Commission
FREE Safe Boating Seminar, Kayak/Canoe Instruction & Leisurely Paddle on the
Monongahela River
FREE River Dogs, Snacks & Drinks
Details: If you plan on coming please contact
Dr. Confer so we
can make sure we have enough boats!
Contact: Dr.
Confer & Dr. Hug
- Ohiopyle Triathalon -
Boat, Bike & Run
Saturday, September 6, $20.00, 8:00AM; registration 10:00 race
8 mile bike + 4 mile paddle + 4 mile run
Ohiopyle State Park on the Yough R & the YRT Rail-trail
Competitive or relaxed pace; Do it all yourself or 3 person relay team
Sponsored by the Ohiopyle-Stewart Fire Company
Contact: Bill Hug (hug@cup.edu) for information & registration form
- Lower Yough Whitewater
Rafting Trip
Sunday, September 14; Meet at Wilderness Voyagers @ 1:00PM
Come Raft the
Yough R in
Ohiopyle State Park with us &
Wilderness Voyagers Outfitters
(http://www.wilderness-voyageurs.com/)
Location: Wilderness Voyagers Outfitter's Store, Ohiopyle, PA
Click HERE
for driving directions
Lower Yough is Class III-IV whitewater, 7.5 miles long and takes about 3-5
hours
Details: Call Wilderness Voyagers @ 1-800-272-4141 (Group Number: #3607;
Group Name: Cal U)
Cost $33.99/person (a REAL bargin usually priced $45-$65/person)
Contact: Dr. Hug
& Dr. Confer
- Kan-Jam Games Tournament
Thursday, September 18 @ 5-7 PM
Location: Cal U Campus Green where Binns Hall was, between Eberly & Watkins
Come Alone or Bring a Team & See If YOU can beat the competition
Details: Kan-Jam - "The Ultimate
Frisbee Game" a fast-paced, interactive team game that is easy to learn and
fun to play.
Pizza & Pop will be available for sale by the Geology Club
Questions: Dr.
Fredrick & Dr. Jasko
- Student, Faculty & Staff
Brown Bag Lunch
Thursday, September 25 @ 11-12 PM (Common Hour)
People, Nature & Media Learning Community Brown Bag Discussion
Location: TV Studio in Morgan Hall (follow the signs)
Topic: "Collaborations for Campus Sustainability" The transition from
Academic Þ Ecodemia!
Details: Bring your lunch & ideas for Greening Cal U, Help make our
campus
more sustainable!
Energy conservation, Efficiency & Alternative Energies, Waste & Litter Reduction,
Reuse & Recycling, Composting, Sustainable Transportation, Stormwater
Management, Water Gardens & Green Roofs & more!
Special guest: Dana Ferry, Cal U's Assistant Director for Utilities and
Energy Management will be there to talk about the new Geothermal heating
plant for the dorms & other Cal U energy efficiency efforts
Free desert & beverages provided (who says there is no such thing as a free lunch?)
Questions:
Dr. Jasko
& Dr.
Fredrick
- Yough River Trail Biking
Sunday, September 28 @ 11 AM - 3 PM
Location:
Yough River Rail-Trail in
Cedar Creek Park,
Westmoreland
County Parks & Recreation
Come Bike the Yough River Trail from Cedar Creek Park to Whitsett and back (approx
6 miles)
Bring your own bike or rent one at the trail access in Cedar Creek Park
Directions: Take Interstate 70 East to Exit 46B (Route 51 North). Follow
Route 51 North to the first traffic light (¼ mile). Not far from the traffic
light, look for the Cedar Creek Park sign on the right. Turn right, then
left at the next Cedar Creek Park sign. Continue to follow the signs to the
park.
Details: A walking, biking, equestrian, and cross country-skiing trail, the
Youghiogheny River Trail is part of a regional system of trails that
stretches 43 miles between McKeesport, PA and Connellsville, PA; which in a
rail-trail that will eventually link Pittsburgh to Washington D.C.
The YRT is a part of the Great Allegheny Passage trail connecting
Cumberland, MD to Pittsburgh, PA and connects to the C&O Canal Towpath trail
running 185 miles along the Potomac River, from Washington DC to Cumberland,
MD and a part of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail system.
FREE Hot dogs, Snacks & Drinks after the ride!
Contact: Dr.
Confer & Dr. Hug
- Adventure Activities Film
Festival
Thursday, October 2 @ 5-9 PM
Location 110 EBE, Eberly Science & Tech. Center
Details:
Come & watch exciting & fun outdoor adventure films with the Learning
Community!
See Extreme Whitewater Boating, Extreme Skiing, Mountaineering/Rock Climbing &
More!
Drs. Hug & Confer will lead an open information & discussion session addressing local
adventure opportunities after the films.
FREE Popcorn (What's a move without POPCORN??), Snacks & Drinks
Contact:
Dr. Hug &
Dr.
Confer
*This Project is funded through a grant from
California University of Pennsylvania & the Cal U
Faculty Professional
Development Committee
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