These experiences inspire curiosity, support green habits, and foster a deeper appreciation for Pennsylvania’s natural resources.
EE Grants
DEP is now accepting applications for Environmental Education Grants through November 13. Projects may:
-- Engage learners of all ages and demographics
-- Be delivered in classrooms, community centers, field sites, etc.
-- Introduce new environmental concepts or build upon existing knowledge/programming
Grantee Spotlight
The Blair County Conservation District distributed more than 1,500 seed packets helping participants bring what they learned into their backyards and installed permanent educational features at two community sites, Fort Roberdeau Historic Site and Nature Works Park.
Interpretive signage at the historic Fort Roberdeau highlights how native trees, shrubs, and edible plants support biodiversity and provide a naturally sustainable food source for people and wildlife.
Food Waste Prevention Week
Preventing food waste can help protect the environment, save money, improve food access, and strengthen communities. Throughout the week, participants take advantage of in-person and virtual events, contests, resources, webinars, and other opportunities to get involved.
DEP would love to hear how your school addresses food waste prevention! Share your success stories: Ra-epEEgrants@pa.gov.
Radon Haunting Your House?
This Halloween, the scariest thing in your home might be something you can’t see, smell, or taste!
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that forms when uranium in rocks and soil breaks down. It can move through the ground and enter buildings through cracks and openings in the foundation.
Because radon has no color, odor, or taste, testing is the only way to detect its presence at unsafe levels.
Fall Learning Activities & Resources
-- Hidden Colors of Fall Leaves
-- Fall Apple Chemistry
-- Virtual Pumpkin Patch Field Trip
-- Investigating Soil Erosion
-- Homemade Weather Station
-- Explore Fall With Phenology
-- Fall Book Recommendation - Because Of An Acorn
Litter Hawk Youth Awards
The Litter Hawk Youth Award Program is a recognition program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Students promote clean communities through art, words, or video. It opens for entries October 31.
Litter Free School Zone
Schools in Pennsylvania can keep their school grounds litter free with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Litter Free School Zone Program.
The program encourages hands-on activities to teach environmental stewardship and responsibility and can be combined with a lesson on how litter affects animals, people, water quality, or economics.
Other Activities/Resources
-- Pick Up Pennsylvania/International Coastal Cleanup Events
-- Nov. 20 Water Treatment Learning Lab
-- DEP Coastal Zone Management Grants
-- Lights Out For Migrating Birds
Have an activity idea, resource, or suggestion for a future edition? We want to hear them! Please submit ideas and suggestions to: Ra-epEEgrants@pa.gov.
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Visit DEP’s Environmental Education webpage for more information.
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Related Articles This Week:
-- Call For Presentations: Westminster College Center For The Environment Is Now Accepting Proposals For The 2026 Student Symposium On The Environment To Be Held Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 [PaEN]
-- DEP Teaching Green News: Fall Into Environmental Education With Activity Ideas, Resources For Formal And Non-Formal Educators [PaEN]
-- Penn State Extension's 'Brooke Meets A Stream Doctor' Now Includes Free Stream Video [PaEN]
-- Penn State: Oct. 19 EarthTalks Features Lara Fowler On Building Community-Led Solutions To Flooding Challenges [PaEN]
[Posted: October 15, 2026] PA Environment Digest
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