Get outside this winter! The Delaware River City Corporation (DRCC), in conjunction with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Pennywalk, will be holding a nature hike through the paths and wooded areas of Pennypack on the Delaware Park on Saturday February 10th. Participants will be guided by nature experts in a variety of […]

The LHCL mini-grant program is a reimbursement-funding program through the Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape, which is funded 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 (PEC). PEC was awarded a total of $50,000 from the […]

The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited will host the 13th Keystone Coldwater Conference February 23-24, 2018 at the Ramada Inn Conference Center in State College. The conference is an opportunity for grassroots conservation organizations, environmental professionals, college faculty, staff, and students to share ideas, concepts, and network in order to protect, conserve and restore Pennsylvania's coldwater […]

Join Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership for a free Maple Sugaring Festival in Tacony Creek Park. Learn how maple syrup is made! Taste syrup on a waffle! Dress warmly for this family friendly event. 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 (snow date: Sunday, Feb. 25) Please RSVP to Doryan De Angel: [email protected] or 215-744-1853

The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) has announced the opening of the 2018 Pennsylvania River Sojourns Grant cycle. Grants are available on a competitive basis for single and multi-day paddling events on Pennsylvania Rivers. Sojourns must incorporate significant educational programming, and be open to all participants (i.e., private trips are not eligible). Applicants […]

Are you a conservation professional or decision-maker who works with landowners to promote, install, and manage riparian buffers? Join DCNR and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy at the Riparian Forest Buffer Summit! The Riparian Forest Buffer Summit will provide attendees with information and skills -- from creating planting plans to working with contractors -- that can […]

The Nature Rich Life: Nature-rich cities, homes, schools & more   You're invited to Nature Talks, an annual series of thought-provoking conversations, hosted by the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership. Richard Louv is the author of the bestseller Last Child in the Woods. His talk will be followed by a Meet-the-Author Reception. Proceeds will benefit TTF's outreach & education programs. […]

The Watershed Congress is an annual event that seeks to advance the best available information and techniques for protecting and restoring watersheds. The focus on networking across disciplines means that the Watershed Congress melds science, policy, and practical applications into one program. As a result, the annual Watershed Congress is a highly anticipated event for […]

Do something good for your creek! Join Tookany-Tacony/Frankford Watershed Partnership, United By Blue, and Philadelphia Water Department for a Tacony Creek clean-up! Clif Bars for all volunteers. Register here.

For over 70 years, the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society (PRPS) has invited park and recreation professionals from across the state to attend over 40 education sessions and off-site tours, extensive exhibit hall, socials, and networking opportunities at its annual Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Conference and Expo. Developed by PRPS Staff and a Committee of […]

The PA Council of Trout Unlimited is hosting a Roundtable on Climate Change Effects on Fish, Wildlife and Forests on March 27 at the Marts Sport and Conference Center, Room 214, at Wilkes University, 274 Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Roundtable experts will discuss how climate change is affecting fish, wildlife […]