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February 2012

Aquatic Pesticide Recertification Correspondence Course

When: February 1, 2012 2:00 PM to December 31, 2014 3:00 PM
Where: Statewide correspondence course

If you are a professional pesticide applicator and are intersted in obtaining three aquatic credits (Category 9 credits), this course is for you!

Online Master Well Owners Network volunteer training

When: February 6, 2012 11:00 AM to March 19, 2012 12:00 PM
Where: Online (statewide)

A six week online course on private water system construction, testing, protection and treatment. Successful applicants who complete the training will become MWON volunteers through Penn State Extension.

March 2012

Woodland Owners Conference

When: March 3, 2012 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Williamsport, PA

The 2012 Woodland Owners Conference will provide information to woodland owners to learn about and gain practical skills they can use in caring for their woodlots. Topics for this year’s conference include: Wildlife Habitat Improvement: Providing Cover, Small Woodlot Forestry, Communicating With Neighboring Woodland Owners to Accomplish Objectives, Mitigating Creek Damage: Steps to Stay Out of Trouble, and Forest Health Update 2012

Master Well Owner Volunteer Training

When: March 24, 2012 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: Butler Extension Office, 101 Motor Pool Way, Butler, PA

This Saturday workshop will train new Master Well Owner volunteers through Penn State Extension. The link below provides more details on MWON and how to apply for the workshop.

Drinking Water Clinic

When: March 27, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Greensburg, PA

This clinic will provide education on proper location, construction, testing, maintenance, protection and treatment of private drinking water supplies (wells, springs, cisterns). Participants may bring one sample of their drinking water for onsite water testing to include: Coliform Bacteria, E. Coli Bacteria, pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Nitrate.

Westmoreland Safe Drinking Water Clinic

When: March 27, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Donohoe Center, Greensburg, PA

This two hour clinic provides basic on-site testing of your drinking water along with education about proper management of your private water well, spring or cistern. There is a $10 fee to attend. Call, email or visit the online registration link to register.

Westmoreland County Safe Drinking Water Clinic

When: March 27, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Donohoe Center, Greensburg, PA

This two hour clinic provides basic on-site testing of your drinking water along with education about proper management of your private water well, spring or cistern. There is a $10 fee to attend. Call, email or visit the online registration link to register.

Drinking Water Clinic

When: March 27, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Greensburg, PA

This clinic will provide education on proper location, construction, testing, maintenance, protection and treatment of private drinking water supplies (wells, springs, cisterns). Participants may bring one sample of their drinking water for onsite water testing to include: Coliform Bacteria, E. Coli Bacteria, pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Nitrate.

Rights of Way & Integrated Vegetation Management Update

When: March 28, 2012 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: Mercer, PA

You need this seminar if you are... Fighting Invasive Exotics, Licensed Pesticide Applicator, Supervisor of IVM Programs. This seminar will provide excellent insight and useable information for Vegetation Managers in Roadside, Public Utility, DOTs, Municipalities, Native Species Land Reclamation, and Non-Agriculture Industrial sites.

Woods in Your Backyard

When: March 30, 2012 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: LaPlume, PA

This one-day workshop is designed specifically (but not exclusively) for smaller landscapes. These small lots are a big deal, for the vast majority of Pennsylvania’s landowners have less than 10 acres. This land, wooded or not, can provide benefits.

Pond & Lake Management Workshop

When: March 31, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Where: Stroudsburg, PA

Ponds and lakes are a common feature of the landscape of Monroe and Pike Counties and provide a source of enjoyment for many landowners. Although they occur naturally in this area, many have been constructed for a variety of purposes. Regardless of its intended use, the management of a pond or lake can be complex and sometimes difficult.

Woods in Your Backyard

When: March 31, 2012 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: East Stroudsburg, PA

This one-day workshop is designed specifically (but not exclusively) for smaller landscapes. These small lots are a big deal, for the vast majority of Pennsylvania’s landowners have less than 10 acres. This land, wooded or not, can provide benefits.

April 2012

Mercer County Safe Drinking Water Clinic

When: April 11, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Mercer County Extension Office

This two hour clinic provides basic on-site testing of your drinking water along with education about proper management of your private water well, spring or cistern. There is a $10 fee to attend. Call, email or visit the online registration link to register.

Mercer County Safe Drinking Water Clinic

When: April 11, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Mercer County Extension Office

This two hour clinic provides basic on-site testing of your drinking water along with education about proper management of your private water well, spring or cistern. There is a $10 fee to attend. Call, email or visit the online registration link to register.

Pond and Lake Workshop

When: April 14, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: York County

Workshop addressing water quality, aquatic plants, algae, fisheries, wildlife and other common pond and lake management issues.

Pond and Lake Workshop

When: April 14, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Washington County

Workshop addressing common pond and lake issues including water quality, aquatic plants, algae, fisheries, wildlife and maintenance.

Adams County Safe Drinking Water Clinic

When: April 19, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Adams County location TBD

This two hour clinic provides basic on-site testing of your drinking water along with education about proper management of your private water well, spring or cistern. There is a $10 fee to attend. Call, email or visit the online registration link to register.

Adams County Safe Drinking Water Clinic

When: April 19, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Adams County - site TBD

This two hour clinic provides basic on-site testing of your drinking water along with education about proper management of your private water well, spring or cistern. There is a $10 fee to attend. Call, email or visit the online registration link to register.

Master Well Owner Volunteer Training

When: April 21, 2012 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: 911 Center, Smethport, PA

This Saturday workshop trains new Master Well Owner volunteers through Penn State Extension on proper construction, testing, protection and treatment of private water systems in Pennsylvania. Use the link below to learn more about MWON and submitting an application.

Butler County Safe Drinking Water Clinic

When: April 25, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Butler, PA

This two hour clinic provides basic on-site testing of your drinking water along with education about proper management of your private water well, spring or cistern. There is a $10 fee to attend. Call, email or visit the online registration link to register.

Butler County Safe Drinking Water Clinic

When: April 25, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Butler, PA

This two hour clinic provides basic on-site testing of your drinking water along with education about proper management of your private water well, spring or cistern. There is a $10 fee to attend. Call, email or visit the online registration link to register.

May 2012

Pond and Lake Management Workshop

When: May 5, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Mercer County Extension

Workshop focusing on common management issues for ponds and lakes including water quality, leaks, aquatic plants, algae, fisheries, wildlife and maintenance.

Pond and Lake Workshop

When: May 5, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Cochranton, PA

Workshop focusing on common management issues for ponds and lakes including water quality, leaks, aquatic plants, algae, fisheries, wildlife and maintenance.

Landscaping With a Purpose: Rain Gardens in Your Backyard

When: May 12, 2012 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Wyoming, PA

This program, developed in cooperation with Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Pennsylvania Environmental Council, will focus on designing, installing and caring for landscapes that benefit our local environment by reducing stormwater, flooding, and water pollution.

Monroe County Safe Drinking Water Clinic

When: May 31, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Monroe Extension Office, Stroudsburg, PA

This two hour clinic provides basic on-site testing of your drinking water along with education about proper management of your private water well, spring or cistern. There is a $10 fee to attend. Call, email or visit the online registration link to register.

Monroe County Safe Drinking Water Clinic

When: May 31, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Monroe Extension Office, Stroudsburg, PA

This two hour clinic provides basic on-site testing of your drinking water along with education about proper management of your private water well, spring or cistern. There is a $10 fee to attend. Call, email or visit the online registration link to register.

August 2012

Farm Show - MWON booth

When: August 14, 2012 9:00 AM to August 16, 2012 4:00 PM
Where: Rock Springs, PA

MWON provides an educational exhibit staffed by MWON volunteer each year at Farm Show.

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