The Bureau of Recreation and Conservation is updating their Communications and Outreach Plan for 2021. As part of that update, they want to hear from YOU about ways they can improve their communications (like this e-news!) to make them as useful and enjoyable as possible. The Bureau has put together a brief, anonymous survey about their outreach efforts and your professional read more
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September
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September
Nature Conservancy Announces Major Planned Expansion of Cove Mountain Preserve Outside Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania and Delaware chapter of The Nature Conservancy announced on September 8, 2020 that it is preparing a major expansion of the Cove Mountain preserve, which will create a 14-mile stretch of protected land along the Kittatinny Ridge. This purchase will expand the size of the preserve from 353 to 1411 acres, connecting the existing Cove Mountain preserve trails to read more
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September
Parks Use Increases by 135% in Allegheny County
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy has announced that parks use in Allegheny County increased 135% during the period of July 12 through August 23, compared to baseline usage data. The increase was reported in the August 23 Pennsylvania COVID-19 Community Mobility Report published by Google, which is calculated using aggregated and anonymized Google user data. “This Labor Day, read more
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September
ChesLen Chase 2020 a virtual race…all over the place!
Natural Lands’ annual ChesLen Chase for Open Space has gone virtual this year. Registered runners can choose their own race length, pace, and location. Proceeds benefit Natural Lands’ work to save open space, care for nature, and connect people to the outdoors across the region. Dates: Saturday, October 10, through Sunday, October 18 Distances: 2 miles, 5K, 10K, half read more
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September
Delaware Highlands Conservancy Announces “Conservation Conversations,” Virtual Happy Hour on October 15th
Delaware Highlands Conservancy announces “Conservation Conversations,” a virtual gathering and happy hour on Thursday, October 15th, from 4:30pm-6:00pm via Zoom. Join the Conservancy’s Land Protection Coordinators Trey Talley and Kaylan Hubbard to learn about the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and how we can help you protect your land. Attendees will learn about conservation read more
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September
Nominations Open: Champions of the Chesapeake
Since 2014, Chesapeake Conservancy has recognized numerous individuals and organizations as Champions of the Chesapeake for their dedication to the conservation and preservation of the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States, and deemed a national treasure. This year, the Chesapeake Conservancy wants YOU to nominate an individual deserving of this read more
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September
Heritage Conservancy Facilitates Preservation of Highly Visible, Nearly 100-acre Farm in Bedminster Township
Working in partnership with Bucks County and Bedminster Township, Heritage Conservancy, an accredited non-profit land conservation and historic preservation organization, facilitated the placement of a conservation easement on a 97-acre farm in Bedminster Township. Owned by the Blue Rock Investment Corporation, the property is located at the intersection of Routes 313 and 113 read more
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August
Hawk Mountain to host Fall Native Plant Sale September 12
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary will host its annual Autumn Native Plant Sale on Saturday, September 12 outside of the Visitor Center from 10 am to 3 pm, featuring over 100 species of native trees, grasses, vines, shrubs, and flowering plants. The sale is open to the public, and all proceeds benefit Hawk Mountain's conservation and education programs. Native plants available for read more
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August
WeConservePA Board Chair Comments on Name Change
We Conserve PA. Never before has our association had such a simple message. A message that describes what each and every one of us strive to accomplish every day. Land trusts conserve PA as do other friends of conservation who support and are supported by the association: individual persons, municipal open space programs, environmental advisory councils, trail groups, and other read more
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August
Using County CARES Act Funds for Trails, Parks, and Conservation – A Resource
PA counties are working to allocate hundreds of millions of dollars in federal CARES Act funds to aid in recovery from COVID-19. Although trails, conservation, parks, and recreation are not explicitly listed in the guidelines for this funding program, County Commissioners have significant discretion over how and to whom they allocate the funds—and conversation organizations are read more
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August
Two Pennsylvania Land Trusts Receive Accreditation Renewals
In July 2020, the Land Trust Accreditation Commission announced that 47 land trusts have achieved initial or renewed accreditation. Among those renewing their accreditation were two Pennsylvania land trusts: Land Trust of Bucks County and Willistown Conservation Trust. Accredited land trusts must renew every five years, confirming their compliance with national quality read more
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August
DCNR Bureau of Forestry Strategic Plan Survey
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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August
David Library, DCNR, and Heritage Conservancy “Agreement of Sale” Makes Green Space Available For Public Enjoyment
In an exciting move that will preserve the entire 118-acre farm in Washington Crossing in Upper Makefield Township that had been home to the David Library of the American Revolution (DLAR) since 1974, an Agreement of Sale has been co-signed by Heritage Conservancy and Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to acquire the property from DLAR. The read more
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August
Hawk Mountain Flies into Fall with Annual Autumn Migration Kick-off
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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August
Land Conservancy of Adams County Art Auction Goes Virtual Beginning Sept. 4
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
