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• Since 1986 Eagle Optics has been selling a wide selection of quality optics that represent the best performance and value in various categories suitable for the outdoor nature enthusiast.

Wild Birds Unlimited Certified Birdfeeding Specialists are trained to show you how to turn your yard into a birdfeeding habitat that not only brings song, color and life to your home, but also benefits the wild birds and the environment in your area. WBU have designed their products to be the highest quality birdfeeders and birdfeeding equipment on the market today.

• Founded in 1965, The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education is one of the first urban environmental education centers in the country, used by thousands of people each year to discover, explore, and study nature.

PECO, an Exelon Company is an energy delivery and services company delivering electricity to 1.5 million customers and natural gas to 450,000 customers in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

GreenTreks Network is an award-winning non profit communications organization dedicated to educating people about the interconnectedness of environmental, societal, economic, and individual health. GreenTreks fills a vital role on behalf of the environment: Communicating the power of the individual in creating meaningful change.

• The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Environment and Ecology is dedicated to demonstrating the interrelationships among components of the natural and human-made world. These components incorporate the disciplines of ecology, resource management, agriculture diversity, government and the impact of human actions on natural systems.

• The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's mission is to protect Pennsylvania's land, air and water from pollution and to provide for the health and safety of its citizens through a cleaner environment.

• For more than 100 years, the PA Game Commission has managed the Commonwealth's wildlife resources for all Pennsylvanians. With the help of more than 700 full-time employees and thousands of part-timers and volunteers, the agency provides a host of benefits to wildlife, state residents and visitors.

• The Penn State Urban Forester is a program aimed at restoring and preserving the enjoyment and quality of life in urban environments by helping communities enhance their trees, greenspace and wildlife.

• The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is charged with maintaining and preserving the 116 state parks; managing the 2.1 million acres of state forest land; providing information on the state's ecological and geologic resources; and establishing community conservation partnerships with grants and technical assistance to benefit rivers, trails, greenways, local parks and recreation, regional heritage parks, open space and natural areas.

• The mission of the Foundation for Teaching Economics is to introduce young individuals, selected for their leadership potential, to an economic way of thinking about national and international issues, and to promote excellence in economic education by helping teachers of economics become more effective educators.

• Since 1857, the American Institute of Architects has represented the professional interests of America's architects. As AIA members, over 77,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners express their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation's buildings and communities. The AIA is the voice of the architectural profession and the resource for its members in service to society.

Children's Literacy Initiative works to increase children's literacy skills and to foster a love of reading by providing professional development for teachers of pre-kindergarten through third grade students.

KenCrest has been proudly serving children & adults with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities in the Delaware Valley for 101 years, by providing services in a manner that respects individual rights, enhances potential, and enables people to have control over their own lives.

Recycle Bank provides communities with a cost effective and environmentally conscious solution to the rising cost of waste collection.

Blue Mountain Recycling was founded in 1999 as a material recycling facility in Philadelphia. Since then, the company has continued to support community recycling efforts with superior service and innovation.

• The mission of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is to provide fishing and boating opportunities through the protection and management of aquatic resources.

• Whether they are providing safe water for residents to drink, supplying water for industries to manufacture goods, or protecting the region's water resources, serving their customers with quality has been a commitment of the Philadelphia Water Department throughout their nearly 200-year history.

Outward Bound inspires character development and self-discovery in people of all ages and walks of life through challenge and adventure, and to impel them to achieve more than they ever thought possible, to show compassion for others and to actively engage in creating a better world.

Pennsylvania Council for Social Studies promotes quality Social Studies education from kindergarten to higher learning by:
1. Advocating the Social Studies at all levels of education in Pennsylvania.
2. Promoting the analysis, dissemination and evaluation of Social Studies materials.
3. Examining and recommending certification requirements for teachers.
4. Assisting educators in organizing local Social Studies councils for professional development.
5. Cooperating with schools, districts, intermediate units and other interested parties on Social Studies projects.

 

   
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