On November 12, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that it had awarded nearly $4 million in trail grants for trail projects across the state. Philadelphia “Trails are all about connectivity – communities to each other, people to being active outdoors,” Department of ...
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This week, together with partners, Wildlands Conservancy celebrated the official opening of the newest section of the Jordan Creek Greenway in South Whitehall Township. This section features two beautiful boardwalks, views of the Jordan Creek, preserved open space and the township’s historic covered bridge. The ...
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There’s a new trail at Natural Lands' ChesLen Preserve! The Embreeville Vista Trail has some of the best views on the preserve, including a vista of the Brandywine Valley overlooking the nearby village of Embreeville. The best way to reach this new section is to ...
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Two New Easements Throughout 2019, Hollow Oak Land Trust worked with both the Forest Grove Sportsmen  and the Montour Trail Council to negotiate trail easements to accompany the planned bridge construction over Montour Run. Acquiring both of these easements will allow Hollow Oak to build a ...
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The Independence Conservancy hosted a Walk in Penn’s Woods at Beaver County’s newest park, Rocky Bend Nature Preserve in Potter Township. Members of the Conservancy led 18 people on a one-mile hike to explore the scenic Raccoon Creek Greenway with its rocky cliffs, wooded hillsides, and ...
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Experience the beauty of the outdoors by joining Pocono Heritage Land Trust for a variety of outdoor events throughout fall and winter, including the following hikes and nature walks: NPOS Walk #35: October 20, 1:00–4:30 PM Glen Brook Glen to Glen Trail West Walk with local ...
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On September 12, United Way Day of Caring volunteers assisted Pocono Heritage Land Trust stewardship manager Matt Schultz in the creation of two boardwalks on wet spots over the trail at Kurmes Nature Preserve in Cresco. Represented were volunteers from UGI, Sierra Club, East Stroudsburg ...
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Check out this video highlighting the Mid State Trail, Pennsylvania's 2019 Trail of the Year. It showcases the beautiful scenery along the trail and the hard work of volunteers who maintain it ...
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The Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference is Pennsylvania’s annual educational, networking and inspirational event for private and public land and water conservation. Attendance expected is 350-400 attendees and will include conservation practitioners, farmland preservation advocates, attorneys, appraisers and real estate specialists, planners, municipal and county officials, ...
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If you have a favorite trail and think that it is the best in the state, then nominate it for 2020 Trail of the Year. The designation is coordinated by DCNR’s Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee to elevate public awareness of the thousands of miles of ...
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DCNR is currently accepting letters of interest for four Trails Advisory Committee appointments representing the following user groups: Four-wheel driving ATV riding Two members at large The committee is charged with implementing the recommendations of the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan to develop a statewide ...
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Pennsylvania has thousands of miles of trails of all types to hike, ride, and paddle, just waiting to be explored at little to no cost. Not only is hitting the trail usually free, trails also have a role to play in maintaining good health by ...
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Following two months of public review of the beta version, the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association finalized its tool for finding trail groups across Pennsylvania. The map-based tool allows users to search for groups by county or identify the groups associated with a specific trail. It ...
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Do you love hiking or taking a peaceful walk in the woods? Volunteer to help the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) create a new 2.6-mile trail that many others will enjoy! Join at WPC’s Toms Run Nature Reserve in Allegheny County on September 21 at 10 ...
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DCNR is accepting grant applications for ATV projects.  These projects include the planning, acquisition of land, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, purchase of equipment for maintenance or construction, and development of educational programs related to ATV trails and facilities. Funding comes from the ATV Management Restricted Account ...
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The Pennsylvania Park and Recreation Society and Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators are still seeking educational session proposals for their 2020 Conference and Expo on March 17-20, 2020 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. The conference will feature a wide variety of options, from half- and ...
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With the award of a project grant from REI Pittsburgh, Hollow Oak Land Trust is working to install over 400 feet of new boardwalk along the Meeks Run Trail. This boardwalk is designed to help trail users stay high and dry, while allowing the wet ...
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The Bureau of Forestry of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) recently took the time to recognize the conservation volunteer work of KTA members Jane Huston and Ernie Werstler on the Mid State Trail. In a recent letter, district forester Matthew R ...
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The Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources have published the 2018 Annual Trails Report, which highlights and recognizes key trail accomplishments of 2018.  The report illustrates the great dedication of many trail planners, builders, volunteers, funders, and advocates to advance the ...
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The Cumberland Valley Appalachian Trail Club (CVATC) has named its Trindle Road parking lot in honor of Craig Dunn. Dunn is one of the founders of CVATC, which was formed in 1991. Dunn has been a faithful friend, advocate and builder of the Appalachian Trail ...
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