The 2010 Entomological Society of Pennsylvania (ESP) will be holding its annual insect collecting trip from 18-20 June at Greenwood Furnace State Park in Huntington, PA. Four campsites have been reserved on the lower road, each of which can accommodate five people. A pavilion has also been secured for the Saturday lunch that will consist of picnic foods such as hot dogs, hamburgers, and various side dishes. Collection activities are generally on your own or with groups that will be organized on site. Night-time collecting will also be available but maybe limited to specific areas that are currently to be determined.
For individuals to collect, permits will be required so anyone wanting to collect will need one. If you do not have one a temporary three-day permit can be obtained by contacting Andrew St. John at astjohn@state.pa.us. Additionally, those who want to capture/collect aquatic insects will require a PA fishing license which can be purchased at various stores throughout the state. Permits and fishing licenses must be carried at all times. Directions and more information about the site can be found at http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/greenwoodfurnace.aspx
For more information contact:
Mark Swartz, Monitoring Biologist
Ft. Indiantown Gap National Guard Training Center
Annville, PA 17003
Phone #: 717-861-2949
Email: c-mswartz@state.pa.us