Jason Beale
Executive Director
Central Pennsylvania Conservancy
Carlisle,
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Jason Andrew Beale is a lifelong naturalist with a transdisciplinary approach to coexistence with the natural world. They enjoy exploring cultural and behavior change in a conservation context.
Jason serves as Animal Care Program Director at Shaver’s Creek, Penn State’s nature center. The program trains emerging professionals in evidence-based care and training for careers in the zoo and aquarium field. The center’s zoo highlights community science initiatives through interactions with the animal ambassadors. Jason is a board member and education committee chair with the International Association of Avian Trainers & Educators (IAATE).
Jason previously served as manager of Abbott’s Mill Nature Center & Milford Millponds Nature Preserve with Delaware Nature Society and as the Farm Naturalist at Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm in Ohio. He is a board member with the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation, developing a physically accessible wetland education center. Jason lives in State College, PA with his family.
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Jason Beale liked 2022 NAAEE Conference and Research Symposium: Educating for Change on January 4, 2023
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Jason Beale liked An ESG Primer (Environment, Social, and Governance) on January 4, 2023
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Jason Beale liked Connecting Science and Art for Effective Community Engagement on January 4, 2023
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Jason Beale liked Making Shift Happen: Designing for Successful Environmental Behavior Change on January 4, 2023
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Jason Beale liked Inclusion in Environmental Learning: Share your Insight! on January 4, 2023