Schuylkill River Sojourn

Schuylkill Haven Schuylkill Haven, United States

The Schuylkill River Sojourn is often described as summer camp since the outdoor expedition combines kayaking, camping, education, and games into one exciting adventure! The Sojourn is an annual 112-mile guided canoe/kayak trip on the Schuylkill River that begins in rural Schuylkill Haven and ends seven days later at Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row. Participants paddle 14-18 miles per day. Register for one day, any amount of individual days, or the entire week-long journey. The dates for this year’s Sojourn are June 18 to 24, 2022. The pre-Sojourn check-in will begin Friday evening (June 17, 2022) in Schuylkill Haven. The first day…

“TrailOff” Guided Afrofuturist Story Walk with SwimPony

Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Immerse yourself in a new narrative along the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a guided story walk through the Garden using the new TrailOff app by SwimPony. This structured 1-mile walk will follow the new Afrofuturist audio drama Chronicles Of Asylum by Philadelphia author and artist Li Sumpter of MythMediaStudios, available for free download through TrailOff: Set in future Philadelphia circa 2045 on the eve of a major cosmic event, Chronicles of Asylum follows savvy young journalist Liliquoi Brown as she investigates an otherworldly urban myth in hopes of finding two missing visitors to a refugee camp on the Schuylkill River. Exploring survival…

Conversation Café: Meeting the challenges of local government engagement

Join POWR, community watershed organization leaders, and other partners and collaborators for a virtual (Zoom) Conversation Café on Wednesday, August 31 at 6 PM. Cultivating trust and engaging meaningfully and effectively with your local government is critical to protecting water resources and watershed health. Learning how to do so with support from your peers, fellow leaders and volunteers of community-based watershed organizations, can provide inspiration for trying new approaches or persevering through an obstacle or challenge you are encountering. Your uncertainties or concerns are likely shared by others, and together we can explore ideas for moving through them. Collaborative learning…

2022 PEC Environment Ride

30th St Station 3000 Market St, Philadelphia, United States

Why Participate in the Ride? As a statewide non-profit, PEC is a leader in trail planning and development across the Commonwealth. The Environment Ride supports PEC’s trail work. Overview: On the Ride 3-day ride On Friday, September 9th, riders will meet at 30th Street Station and ride to our starting point in Norristown. We plan to stop by the Wharton Esherick House and Museum in Malvern and hope to have lunch there. Our night will be spent at West Chester’s beautiful Hotel Warner, after dinner and drinks downtown. The expected distance is a hilly 32 miles. Saturday morning, riders will have…

Lunch and Learn Webinar: Effective Donor and Member Marketing and Outreach

You’re invited to join POWR as we host Brenda Costa, Executive Director of the French Creek Valley Conservancy for a Lunch and Learn webinar. French Creek was awarded the 2022 Pennsylvania River of the Year designation after securing more votes than the other nominated rivers and creeks. Since then, Brenda and her staff have used the momentum created during the nomination and voting process combined with effective outreach and marketing techniques to generate remarkable member and donor outcomes for the Conservancy. During this webinar, Brenda will share how so much excitement and support was generated in the community and how…

2022 Public Lands Ride

Black Moshannon State Park

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council Public Lands Ride is a mixed surface, non-competitive cycling event that seeks to showcase Pennsylvania’s public lands. There are two different ways to participate — an in-person group ride at Black Moshannon State Park on September 17, 2022, or explore mapped routes on your own, whenever you want. Group Ride at Black Moshannon State Park Join us for a group ride at Black Moshannon State Park on September 17, 2022! There will be three different route options — 25, 45 and 65 mile — with aid stations spaced about every 15 miles. The routes will be…

Lawn Conversion and Green Infrastructure–Why and How?

Join WeConservePA and guest speakers from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Forestry, Rural and Community Forestry section for a two-part presentation on the whys and how-to’s of lawn conversion and green infrastructure. Staff from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council will review how meadows can be integrated into the built environments of our cities and towns. The presentation will include tips and strategies on (1) how to communicate benefits with neighbors and stakeholders, and (2) how to overcome barriers like weed ordinances, aesthetics concerns, and common misconceptions about lawn conversion.…

2022 Northeast Environmental Partnership Awards Dinner

The Northeast Environmental Partners, comprised of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania Environmental Council, PPL Corporation, Procter & Gamble Paper Products Company, and Wilkes University, are pleased to announce the 32nd Annual Evening for Northeast Pennsylvania’s Environment will be held on Thursday November 3, 2022 at the Woodlands Inn & Resort, Plains, PA. This year’s Emcee will be Dr. Katie Leonard, Ed.D., President & CEO of Johnson College. To register for the dinner, please visit: https://PECNEAwardsDinner.eventbrite.com For information on how to sponsor the event, please contact Angela Vitkoski at 570-718-6507, extension 201…

52nd Environmental Partnership Dinner

Crystal Tea Room 100 East Penn Square, Philadelphia, United States

Join us on November 17, 2022 for the 52nd Environmental Partnership Dinner as we pay tribute to those who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental excellence, leadership, and accomplishment. Program of Events 5:30 pm - Welcome Reception 6:30 pm - Program, Awards & Remarks 7:30 pm - Networking Dinner & Open Bar 8:25 - Open Bar Last Call  Please join us for dinner and drinks as we pay tribute to those who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental excellence and leadership.  Curtin Winsor Award  John Dernbach Professor and Director of Environmental Law and Sustainability at Widener Law School Special Places Award Fairmount…

2023 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence

Hilton Harrisburg 1 North Second Street, Harrisburg

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council invites you to join us for the PEC Harrisburg Dinner to honor the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Hilton Harrisburg (One North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA). 5 p.m. - Reception & Displays from Award Recipients 6:30 p.m. - Dinner 7:00 p.m. - Program and Award Presentations  Featured speakers: Richard Negrin, Acting Secretary of the PA Department of Environmental Protection Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources The Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence are awarded each year by the Pennsylvania Department…

Western Pennsylvania Dinner

The Westin Pittsburgh 1000 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

Join us at PEC’s 2023 Western Pennsylvania Dinner! Westin Pittsburgh May 3, 2023 5:00 – 9:00 PM Click here to register. Check back for more info or contact Molly Kestner at [email protected].