1. PA Master Naturalist Program Fall Class of 2014 Lancaster County Conservancy Hosting Organization for PA Master Naturalist Program

2. Geology, Soils, Weather & Climate with Mary Ann Rohrer Quarry, Lititz, PA September 2, 2014

3. September 9, 2014 Introduction to Ecological Concepts with Dr. Dawson

4. Biological Diversity with Dr. Ambler September 9, 2014 Margie’s plant inventory

5. & Ornithology & Mammalogy with Dr. Haines Introduction to Herpetology with Roy September 23, 2014

6. Finding Mammals at Climbers Run September 27, 2014

8. Species diversity & conservation

9. September 27, 2014 Learning about bird diversity

10. September 27, 2014 Tagging wildlife for study

11. Studying deer carcass remains September 27, 2014

12. Temporary pools of water supports fauna & flora diversity

13. September 27, 2014 Herps with Roy

14. September 27, 2014 Herp Habitat

15. Lunch & Learn September 27, 2014

16. Entomology with Dr. Wallace September 27, 2014

18. Study of aquatic ecosystems September 27, 2014

19. September 30, 2014 Indirect costs of biodiversity – to regulate climate, soil/water cycling, pollination services, insect/pest control, science education, genetic library, etc., valued at $50 trillion annually! Introduction to Upland Communities with Dr. Hardy

20. October 7, 2014 Water & Landscapes – Watershed Dynamics with Dr. Ambler

21. October 7, 2014

24. Field Introduction to Upland Communities & Riparian Wetland Communities with Dr. Hardy October 18, 2014 Lock 12 – York County, PA

25. Photo: Walt Poyck "In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.“ - Baba Dioum, Senegalese Conservationist

26. October 18, 2014

27. Photos: Walt Poyck

28. October 18, 2014 Photo: Jenna Mitchell

29. Nature leaves lasting impressions! October 18, 2014

30. A monarch butterfly joins us over lunch at Lock 12!

31. Photos: Walt Poyck

32. Discussion: impact of invasive species – introduced, exotic plants & animals (such as EAB, hemlock wooly adelgid, tree of heaven, privet, etc., on local ecosystems Photo: Walt Poyck

33. Tasting wild grapes October 18, 2014

34. Interpretation & Field Instruction; Teaching to Diverse Audiences with Lisa Sanchez October 28, 2014

36. Lancaster County Park Environmental Center October 28, 2014

37. Ecological Restoration & Stewardship with Mary Ann Student Presentations

38. Crystal Park Field Trip to Urban Habitats – Lancaster City November 8, 2014 Photo: Walt Poyck

39. Green Alley Way with Fritz November 8, 2014

40. Wolf Museum Rain Garden & Dry Creek

41. November 8, 2014 green roofs, rain barrels, & stormwater planters

42. November 8, 2014 Stewardship Maintenance on Franklin Terrace Riparian Buffer

43. “ Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead Photo: Walt Poyck

44. Class of 2014 – Last Day of Training Master Naturalist Program Trainees Back: Lydia Martin, Suzy Hamme, Jenna Mitchell, Linda Ferich, Mark Kaiser, Margie Hall, Carol Welsh, Trilby Libhart, Lori Davidson, Kristen Thomas, Wendy Gayle, David Callis & Tom Reidenbaugh Front: Walt Poyck, Carol Hawk, Brenda Sieglitz, & Keisha Scovens Absent: Julie Lehmer November 8, 2014

45. Thank You to our Partners in Education!!! Millersville University Chris Hardy, John Wallace, Aaron Haines & Julie Ambler F&M College Sara Dawson Lancaster Herpetological Society Roy Mellott Lancaster County Park Mary Ann Schlegel, Andy Yoder & Lisa Sanchez Lancaster County Conservancy Mike Burcin, Lydia Martin & Fritz Schroeder PA Master Naturalist Program Andrea Stevens & Michele Richards