The Belt & Beyond May 31, 2018
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Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Community Programs, June<br />
DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available<br />
When: Monday thru Friday, 8:00m-2:30m<br />
Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth<br />
Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg! <strong>The</strong>se<br />
backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack<br />
includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box,<br />
dip net, and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees,<br />
butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email<br />
jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.<br />
Fishing Rods and Tackle Available<br />
When: Monday thru Friday, 8:00m-2:30pm<br />
Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth<br />
Borrow fishing poles and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks! To borrow<br />
equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued<br />
identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing<br />
license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license.<br />
Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email<br />
jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.<br />
Volunteer Day at Jacobsburg - Saturday, June 9th, 10:00am-3:00pm.<br />
Help us plant trees and shrubs and work on our native plant gardens!<br />
Please dress for the weather and bring your favorite work gloves, bottled<br />
water and lunch. Your help is greatly appreciated!<br />
Tuesday Trails - Tuesday, June 12th, 5:30pm-7:00pm<br />
Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg! <strong>The</strong>se guided<br />
monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Dogs are welcome<br />
to hike on a leash. Meet at the Visitor Center flagpole at 400 Belfast Road.<br />
Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at<br />
610-746-2801 or<br />
jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.<br />
Avian Adventures for Scouts - Saturday, June 16th, 3:00pm-4:30pm.<br />
Have you ever wanted to learn more about birds? <strong>The</strong>re's no time like<br />
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the present! Join us to learn about what equipment you'll need, get tips<br />
on identifying birds by sight and sound and find out what makes bird<br />
watching such a great hobby. This program is best for 8-18 year old<br />
scouts. Scouts are required to register themselves for the program.<br />
Family Camping for Beginners at the Boulton Historic Site<br />
5:00 PM Saturday, June 16th to 9:00 AM Sunday, June 17th<br />
If you have ever wanted to try camping, this is the perfect introduction!<br />
Jacobsburg EE Center will loan tents, sleeping pads, cook stoves, and<br />
cookware to families who are new to camping. Jacobsburg Historical<br />
Society will host at their location and provide a Dutch oven cooking<br />
demonstration. You provide your food, chairs, bedding, and flashlights.<br />
Together we’ll guide you through setting up your tent, cooking over<br />
a fire or stove, to enjoying a fun-filled evening under the stars. We’ll<br />
learn about fireflies during our evening educational program! Please<br />
bring your own camping equipment if you have camped with us before.<br />
<strong>The</strong> cost is $8.00 per person, children 5 and under are free. <strong>The</strong> fee<br />
helps to support the Jacobsburg Historical Society. To register, call the<br />
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center at 610-746-2801 or email<br />
jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. Registration is required.<br />
Butterflies of Jacobsburg - Saturday, June 30th, 10:00m-12:00pm<br />
Join local butterfly enthusiast Bill Grant for this walk through the fields<br />
of Jacobsburg in search of these beautiful insects. Participants should<br />
wear sturdy hiking shoes. Hat, bottled water, sunscreen, and a camera are<br />
recommended. Registration is required.<br />
You can also view and register for community programs online at<br />
http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate<br />
in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or<br />
jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for<br />
people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational<br />
programs.<br />
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In response to our community, the Slate <strong>Belt</strong> Heat Recovery Center will not discharge<br />
any water into local waterways. <strong>The</strong> project has been redesigned so that all water<br />
from the plant’s processes will be transported to permitted wastewater treatment<br />
plants for recycling. All wastewater from the plant’s lunchroom and lavatories will be<br />
treated by the Pen Argyl Wastewater Treatment Plant.<br />
For more information about this green project, please visit:<br />
www.facebook.com/grandcentrallandfillandhauling<br />
or<br />
http://www.synagro.com/locations/sbhrc/