On the Cover:

Dr. Mike Naber, associate teaching professor of geosciences, leads an educational walk on the trail in Wintergreen Gorge, a 3,980-foot-long canyon surrounded by mature forest, on and adjacent to the Behrend campus. This unique living laboratory is just steps from the School of Science building and is a popular recreation destination for students and the surrounding community. But heavy use by day hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers has taken a toll on the area and led to severe erosion in some spots. This summer, Behrend began a $690,000 project that will make existing trails more sustainable, protect wildlife, and improve visitor access to this beautiful natural resource. Read more about the project and the college’s commitment to sustainability on page 8.

From this Issue:

Behrend Magazine - Fall 2019 Cover: Dr. Mike Naber, associate teaching professor of geosciences, leads an educational walk on the trail in Wintergreen Gorge.

Vol. 36 No.2 Penn State Behrend Magazine is published twice a year and provided free to alumni and friends of Penn State Behrend by the Office of Strategic Communications. Executive Editor: William Gonda [email protected]. Editor: Heather Cass [email protected]. Contributors: Robb Frederick ‘92, Steve Orbanek. Photos: Rob Frank ‘06, Matt Kleck. Change of address/Unsubscribe: Development and Alumni Relations at 814-898-6089 or [email protected]. Correspondence: Behrend Magazine, 207 Glenhill Farmhouse, 4701 College Drive, Erie PA 16563-1902. Phone 814-898-6419. Copyright ©2019 Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. This publication is available in alternative media on request.

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