Student Conference at the Althouse Arboretum
September 25 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
$19.00Sustainability and Me Conference: Discover How YOU Can Make an Impact
On Thursday, September 25th, the Althouse Arboretum will be the place for students from across SE Pennsylvania to gather for an important networking conference designed to provide ideas and new opportunities for high school students to have an immediate impact.
Stations:
- DIY / Recycled Art
- Current Events Guided Discussion
- Leadership Development – Woodland Scavenger Hunt
- Sustainable Agriculture / Native Plants
Lunchtime speakers include representatives from Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, nationally known Walking Softer, and more…
The tentative schedule for a random student would look like this:
9:00-9:30: Student Arrival and Check-In; breakfast snacks served
9:30-9:55: Introduction and Discussion Icebreaker Questions
9:55-10:00: Transition to first station
10:00-10:30: Station 1
10:30-10:35: Transition to second station
10:35-11:05: Station 2
11:05-11:10: Transition to third station
11:10-11:40: Station 3
11:40-11:45: Transition to lunch
11:45-12:30: Lunch (with Guest Speakers)
12:30-12:35: Transition to final station
12:35–1:05: Station 4
1:05-1:10: All transition to meadow
1:10-1:30: Culminating Activity