Take Time to Enjoy the Outdoors
Grab a camera and take a walk. You will be amazed at what you might find along the way. Look back over those photos you took on vacation and see if you snapped a photo that might be good to enter in TWEP's Photo Contest.
Categories include: wild animals, wild plants, and landscape Forms can be downloaded here. 
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Welcome!
The Charles Brightbill Environmental Center, home of TWEP, is managed by the Director under the guidance of the TWEP Board of Directors. The Director creates educational programs and shares resources with families, schools, and community groups. TWEP hosts monthly programs open to the public. A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, TWEP is funded through private donations, fundraising events, grants, and memberships. Our goal is to connect people and nature through education. We offer something for everyone!
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"Simple Treasures" prints still available!!
TWEP will has Melissa Ball's "Simple Treasures" available for sale at the Center, as well as at Snider's Jewelers. Theses prints were initially offered to raise money for the renovation at the Center. Money generated from the sale of these prints will be directed to completing the displays in the addition.
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Survival Workshop being offered!
Saturday, September 9 from 1:00 - 3:00 Frank Thomas will instruct participants on building shelter, staying warm, avoiding mistakes while lost or delayed in the wild. Other topics will include identifying venomous or non-venomous snakes, strategies to use if lost, and more. Preregister by calling the Center at 717 328-2126 or email to twepmail@gmail.com Workshop must have 8 and no more than 30. School age children may attend, but must be with an adult. | |||
4th Annual TWEP Field Day - May 20, 2017
TWEP hosted its annual Field Day event this year on May 20, 2017 from 9:00 - 2:00. The PA Woodmobile was on site all day, along with the Conococheague Audubon Society, the Cumberland Valley Woodcarvers, Cumberland Valley Pheasants Forever, Dale Brechbill, rock and mineral collector, local artist, Dessy Cashell, Scout Pack 45, area beekeepers, Randy and David King, Fred Waite with Mason Dixon Warrior Adventures, had booths set up with activities and displays for children and their families. Barn Hill Preserve presented programs about a variety of animals they brought to share with the visitors.
Music by D and S Bluegrass was enjoyed by those braving the brisk weather. Concessions were available for visitors to enjoy, including Williamson Ruritan Club Homemade Ice Cream!
TWEP hosted its annual Field Day event this year on May 20, 2017 from 9:00 - 2:00. The PA Woodmobile was on site all day, along with the Conococheague Audubon Society, the Cumberland Valley Woodcarvers, Cumberland Valley Pheasants Forever, Dale Brechbill, rock and mineral collector, local artist, Dessy Cashell, Scout Pack 45, area beekeepers, Randy and David King, Fred Waite with Mason Dixon Warrior Adventures, had booths set up with activities and displays for children and their families. Barn Hill Preserve presented programs about a variety of animals they brought to share with the visitors.
Music by D and S Bluegrass was enjoyed by those braving the brisk weather. Concessions were available for visitors to enjoy, including Williamson Ruritan Club Homemade Ice Cream!
TWEP Hours: Tuesday, 9-12 and Thursday, 1-3
P.O. Box 97 Visits may be arranged by calling for other times and other days
4881 Ft. Loudon Rd.
Mercersburg, PA 17236 The Center is open on the first Sunday of each month (September - April) Phone: 717 328-2126 Times from 2:00 - 4:00 (see the Happenings tab for more info)
E-mail: twepmail@gmail.com
Facebook: Tuscarora Wildlife Education Project
