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PIAS Monthly Programs:PIAS holds programs on the third Friday of each month (except for holidays) from September through June, excluding December and January. The meetings are held at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Room 112, 301 Peninsula Drive in Erie. They begin with the program at 7 p.m., followed by a social gathering. Everyone is invited; you need not be a member to attend and enjoy the informative, educational and fun programs.
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If you missed September's program via Zoom video
with the Erie Bird Observatory you can now view it here on YouTube. |
If you missed November's program via Zoom video
with the Jen Harrington Salem you can now view it here on YouTube. |
PIA Programs October-November 2020
Both programs are on Friday night and start at 7:00 pm via Zoom.
Both programs are on Friday night and start at 7:00 pm via Zoom.
October 18
FILM The Birders: A Melodic Journey in Northern Colombia The Birders is a documentary film on Colombian bird diversity and birdwatching presented by ProColombia, the Colombian tourism agency. Directed by Gregg Bleakney of WhatNext Productions, the film highlights Colombian local birdwatching guide, Diego Calderon-Franco and National Geographic videographer Keith Ladzinski as they travel through one of the most diverse bird regions in the world to capture new and rare birds that have never been new and rare birds that have never been filmed before. According to Matthew Jeffery, International Director, National Audubon Society, The Birders “is an exquisite film. It captures perfectly the experience of birding in the neotropics, with amazing cinematography and a fascinating story.” Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96696761460?pwd=MW9XV3BZWlhEQW54VU5NajlUcGdpdz09 |
November 20
Wetland Restoration at Presque Isle Jen Harrington Salem will share with us the process, plants and philosophy behind wetland restoration at Presque Isle State Park, which is a year-round endeavor. Learn about what has been done already and what is to come. Jen is a Penn State Master Gardener is Regional Science Consortium’s Horticultural Specialist. She was formerly the Tom Ridge Environmental Center’s (TREC) Garden Coordinator since 2012. Jen manages the RSC plant lab and greenhouse, and coordinates approximately 300 volunteers annually to maintain a five-acre native garden. She also develops public programming for the TREC, including hosting the largest National Pollinator Week Celebration in Pennsylvania. Jen is the founder and program director of Go Native Erie!, a program she created to raise awareness about the benefits of using native plant species while discouraging the use of invasive plants. In addition to educational outreach, her program grows native plants for Presque Isle State Park and Erie Bluff State Park. These plants are used for wetland restoration and are propagated on-site in the RSC Greenhouse. Jen has a background in greenhouse management, perennial production and landscape design. Salem is also a Penn State Master Gardener. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95092047221?pwd=R1kzWjIweVREdEQ0dnV6M2VDVU9jZz09 |
Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
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Cancelled due to Covid-19
THE 62nd ANNUAL ALLEGANY PILGRIMAGE WILL BE HELD FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY May 29, 30, 31, 2020 For more information and to register go to www.alleganynaturepilgrimage.com A friendly reminder from the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage Committee.
The 2020 ANP dates are May 29, 30 and 31. All participants for the event must secure their own lodging and the reservation window for cabins and campsites is now open!
We hope to see you there in 2020! The pilgrimage has been made possible through the efforts of volunteers from these organizations since 1959:
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CANCELLATION OF THE ALLEGANY NATURE PILGRIMAGE
April 10, 2020 The Allegany Nature Pilgrimage Committee has been eagerly anticipating the 2020 Allegany Nature Pilgrimage for much of the past year. Our first committee planning for this year’s event began the week following the successful 2019 weekend. The Allegany Nature Pilgrimage provides a time for us all to connect with new and old friends, enjoy the beauty of Allegany State Park, and learn more about our wonderful natural world. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and for the safety of our attendees, leaders, and nature community, it is with heavy hearts that the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage committee must cancel the 2020 event for May 29, 30, and 31. All current online or mail-in registration money received will automatically be refunded. Should you have cabin or campsite reservations at Allegany State Park, you must cancel through www.reserveamerica.com or call 1-800-456-2267. ANP is unable to help you with lodging reservations and questions. We look forward to seeing you at the 2021 Allegany Nature Pilgrimage next year on June 4, 5, and 6! |
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