2019 Earth Day Tree Planting in Weiser State Forest
Celebrate Earth Day weekend by helping PEC and DCNR plant trees in Weiser State Forest. The event will be held rain or shine. Be sure to wear boots or sturdy shoes. We’ll take care of the rest, including food and supplies. Details are still being finalized, so please watch this space for updates. UPDATE 3/6/19: […]
Community Illegal Dumpsite Cleanup: Luzerne County
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council in partnership with Northeast Eagle Distributors, Budweiser and the City of Pittston in conjunction with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful will conduct an Illegal Dumpsite Cleanup This event will focus on cleaning up illegally dumped trash, tires and debris at two sites, both sites are located along Towpath Court. Please dress appropriately, long […]
Deadline: Pocono Forests & Waters Conservation Landscape Mini-Grants
The Pocono Forests and Waters Conservation Landscape (PFW CL) mini-grant program is a reimbursement-funding program, which is supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources through DCNR’s Environmental Stewardship Fund administered by the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation and administered by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council. The Pennsylvania Environmental Council was awarded a total […]
2019 Tree Planting in Moshannon State Forest
PEC and DCNR need your help to plant trees in Moshannon State Forest. The event will be held rain or shine. Be sure to wear boots or sturdy shoes. We’ll take care of the rest, including food and supplies. Details are still being finalized, so please watch this space for updates. In the meantime, RSVP […]
2019 Pennsylvania Mountain Bike Summit
Join PEC and DCNR at Raystown Lake for the 2019 Pennsylvania Mountain Bike Summit! Who: mountain bike advocates, land managers and anyone interested in improving off-riding for everyone in Pennsylvania. Goal: A strategic discussion around what it will take to improve and expand riding opportunities throughout PA. Different perspectives on how to achieve this will […]
2019 NEPA Trails Symposium
You’re invited to take part in a day-long event focusing on the importance of trails in Pennsylvania and how trails and bicycling can improve your communities. The sixth annual Northeastern Pennsylvania Trails Symposium is a networking and educational event designed for trail sponsors and supporters, alike. This free-to-attend event will provide an informal setting to […]
Deadline: Pennsylvania Trails Month Mini-Grant
PEC is administering DCNR mini-grants to provide support for “trail celebrations” during September in recognition of Pennsylvania Trails Month. Applications will be accepted starting April 15th. Click here for detailed instructions and guidelines.
Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference
The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association is excited to host the 2019 Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference at Skytop Lodge, Monroe County. Nestled in the heart of the Poconos, there are an abundance of land and water conservation efforts happening in this region. Each conservation story offers a unique blend of collaboration, determination, and inspiration — A […]
Endless Mountains Heritage Region 2019 Heritage Sojourn
This wonderful river trip will include students, teachers, and others environmental and historical agencies from around the region. This trip is available for students, teachers and chaperones from the across the area. Scouts and church youth groups may also join this event, which is geared mostly for educating the local youth about the Susquehanna River. […]
6th Annual Loyalhanna Sojourn
A one-day event to promote the Loyalhanna Creek and its surrounding communities in Westmoreland County. Participants will paddle a nine-mile section of the Loyalhanna beginning at the Cardinal Park launch in Latrobe and continue downstream to the Gray Wing Park launch in New Alexandria. The day will include shuttle transportation, refreshments, boating safety, environmental education […]
2019 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards
Dominion Energy and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council invite you to join us at the 2019 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards dinner. This regionally acclaimed awards program recognizes and honors outstanding achievements in a wide range of environmental initiatives throughout Western Pennsylvania, and pays tribute to those who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental excellence, leadership, and accomplishment […]
Schuylkill River Sojourn
The Annual Schuylkill River Sojourn will return in June. The 7-day, 112-mile guided paddle will begin on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from Schuylkill Haven and last until Friday, June 7, 2019 where it will end in Philadelphia. The event is organized annually by Schuylkill River Greenways. Participants can register for one day or the entire […]