Philadelphia-area teachers have more choices for professional development since John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge environmental education specialist Erika Scarborough introduced three new workshops.

Energy and Society focuses on renewable and non-renewable energy and its origins. Scarborough incorporated the sustainable design features of the Cusano Environmental Education Center into the workshop.

Refuge Resources highlights field trip equipment and loan boxes available for use by area teachers and local nature centers.

Penn's Woods explores the current and historical uses of wood and wood products.

NORTHEAST REGION, U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE -- Conserving the Nature of the Northeast