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General Interest

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August

DCNR Bureau of Forestry Strategic Plan Survey

08/12/2020

DCNR is in the process of writing a new strategic plan -- designed to set its mission and overarching goals for forestlands in Pennsylvania. The plan guides how the department provides leadership in forest management and conservation on both public and private lands in urban and rural areas. Citizens are invited to give input regarding the future of commonwealth forests by read more

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7
August

Hawk Mountain Flies into Fall with Annual Autumn Migration Kick-off

08/07/2020

Hawk Mountain invites visitors to watch and monitor the annual passage of raptor migrants as they move south during the Autumn Hawk Watch, held daily August 15 through December 15, at the Sanctuary’s famous North Lookout. Trail fees apply for non-members and cost $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $5 for children ages 6 to 12. Members are admitted free year-round, and read more

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categories: General Interest, Items of Interest
7
August

Land Conservancy of Adams County Art Auction Goes Virtual Beginning Sept. 4

08/07/2020

The Land Conservancy of Adams County’s 23rd annual Art Auction will go virtual this year beginning Friday, Sept. 4. The long-running auction, which raises money to support rural land conservation in Adams County, will feature a wide variety of artwork donated by local and regional artists and art collectors—everything from painting and drawing to ceramics, jewelry, and other read more

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27
July

Nominate a Great Public Place or Great Neighborhood in Pennsylvania

07/27/2020

The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA PA) will be recognizing “Great Public Spaces” and “Great Neighborhoods” in 2020. Overall, Great Places are unique, memorable places that display a wealth of best practices in community planning, serve as a community focal point, and strengthen the local economy. Everyone should be proud of the “great” planning read more

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23
July

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Pennsylvania Release Draft Plan to Conserve Bats on State Lands

07/23/2020

As bats in Pennsylvania continue to recover from the deadly disease white-nose syndrome and other threats, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pennsylvania Game Commission, and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) are working together to conserve federally protected Indiana and northern long-eared bats on nearly 4 million acres of read more

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23
July

DCNR Bureau of Forestry Strategic Plan Stakeholder Input Session with PALTA and Friends

07/23/2020

The PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry is in the process of writing a new strategic plan that will set the bureau’s mission and overarching goals.  It will guide how the bureau provides leadership in forest management and conservation on both public and private lands in urban and rural areas.  The bureau is conducting a series of stakeholder group consultations to gather input during read more

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17
July

2019 Biennial Census Report

07/17/2020

The 2019 biennial census report was recently released. Highlights from the report found that between 2010 and 2019, land trusts in Pennsylvania: Expanded the lands they have conserved by 35%; Conserved 207,000 acres of land (323 sq. mi. - roughly the size of Lehigh County); On average, conserved 57 acres every day; Increased their acreage protected with perpetual read more

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categories: General Interest, PALTA News
15
June

Get Involved: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Council

06/15/2020

The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association seeks to form a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) Council to provide people a forum to share experiences, advance good practices, and identify opportunities for promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in conservation work and organizations. If you are with a land trust, trail group, or other conservation read more

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12
June

Hawk Mountain Welcomes Visitors as Trails Reopened on June 5

06/12/2020

As Berks County moved into the yellow phase of the governor’s Pennsylvania Reopening Plan, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary has reopened trails with new safety protocols in place. June 5 marked the official opening of all trails, while the Visitor Center remains closed. To ensure the health and well-being of visitors and employees, modified safety measures are currently in place. “The read more

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28
May

DCNR Accepting Final Comments on PA’s Outdoor Recreation Plan

05/28/2020

DCNR has finalized Pennsylvania’s next outdoor recreation plan -- the blueprint for delivering outdoor recreation services for the next five years. Over the past year, public input has been collected and analyzed relating to the five priority themes for the plan: Health and wellness Recreation for all Sustainable systems Technology Funding and economic read more

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27
May

Support Hawk Mountain during the 2020 Benefit for the Birds

05/27/2020

Hawk Mountain's annual fundraiser, the Benefit for the Birds Gala has been transformed into a month-long, online-only silent auction with a live-streamed event. The annual gala, which had to be cancelled, is the Sanctuary's largest and only fundraiser, garnering critical general operating support for Hawk Mountain science, education, stewardship, and other conservation read more

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20
May

DCNR Announces Plans to Reopen More State Park, Forest Facilities

05/20/2020

On May 19, 2020, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a phased reopening of more state park and forest facilities in keeping with Governor Wolf’s direction to ensure Pennsylvanians have opportunities to safely enjoy outdoor recreation and help maintain positive physical and mental health. “With appropriate read more

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15
May

Common Wasps and Hornets of Pennsylvania

05/15/2020

As the days become warmer, many insects throughout Pennsylvania emerge. Spring, summer, and fall are some of the busiest times of year for insects and the best times of year for people to come into contact with them. Some of the insects that Pennsylvanians may encounter are stinging insects, such as bees, wasps, and hornets. Most people are familiar with the importance of bees read more

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8
May

World Migratory Bird Day: Calling Us to Conservation

05/08/2020

We were all gathered in the pre-dawn for a very well-attended spring migratory bird hike. I was standing groggily at the back of the group, watching the yellow tinge of the sunrise break upon the eastern horizon. As if on cue to welcome the rising sun, a chorus of birdsong trilled from the brambles of nearby thicket. “Do you think a new day would even happen without birds read more

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2
May

DCNR Announces Plan for Reopening Some State Park, Forest Facilities

05/02/2020

On May 2, 2020, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a phased reopening of state park and forest facilities in keeping with Governor Wolf’s direction to ensure that Pennsylvanians have opportunities to safely enjoy outdoor recreation as a way to maintain positive physical and mental health. “As the weather read more

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