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 […]
Friends of the Wissahickon Super Mega Volunteer Service Day
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council is partnering with the Friends of Wissahickon (FOW) for the Super Mega Volunteer Service Day. FOW are celebrating their 95th Anniversary with 10 different service locations throughout the Wissahickon Valley Park. Join us in celebrating FOW’s 95th anniversary on June 1 from 9am-12pm. We will be cleaning up trash & recycling […]
A Pioneer in Science: The Conestoga Study and the Woman Behind It
What: Lecture by Stroud Center Distinguished Research Scientist Bern Sweeney, Ph.D., with remarks by Millersville University Professor of STEM Education, Nanette Marcum-Dietrich, Ph.D. When: Monday, June 3. Doors open at 6 p.m. for light refreshments. Lecture begins at 6:45 p.m. and event concludes by 8 p.m. Where: The Ware Center, 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster, […]
Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh Rivers Sojourn
Join the River Rebellion! The Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh Sojourn is a great way to experience the history, culture and recreation resources of the Kiski-Conemaugh corridor along the borders of Somerset, Cambria, Westmoreland, Indiana, and Armstrong County. Join us for one to four days for canoeing/kayaking, primitive camping – we provide the food and shuttling – all you […]
3rd Annual Connie Q Canoe Trip
People of all ages and skills will enjoy and engage in a sojourn on a captivating serene creek. Allegheny Aquatic Alliance will guide you through this two-day, 16 mile kayak/canoe paddle across beautiful Butler County on Connoquenessing Creek, the hidden gem of Western PA. This celebration will encourage participants to learn more about our local […]
Perkiomen Creek Sojourn
Join the adventure as we paddle a ten mile stretch of the Perkiomen Creek from Schwenksville to Oaks! Explore the scenic beauty and hidden treasures of the Perkiomen. Do some boulder dodging. Battle the dams and rapids. Chat with old friends and make some new ones. Enjoy lunch at Cranberry Park, and learn a little […]
49th Environmental Partnership Dinner
Join us on June 13 for PEC’s Environmental Partnership Dinner. Regarded as the premier environmental event in Philadelphia and sponsored by dozens of the region’s leading companies, the dinner draws a large and diverse audience of business leaders, lawyers, consultants, environmentalists, academics, and government officials. The event will commence with a welcome reception and silent […]
2019 Delaware River Sojourn
A guided paddling and camping trip on the Delaware River, is full of fun and adventure, offering a great time for all participants where wonderful memories are made! The purpose of the Sojourn is to heighten awareness of and appreciation for the Delaware River and its watershed, which flows for 330 miles through New York, […]