UPDATED 3/18/20: We have been closely monitoring the developments regarding the coronavirus and the recommendations prescribed by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as well as state and local officials. Out of an abundance of caution and with the health and safety of all attendees in mind, we are rescheduling the 50th Environmental Partnership dinner […]

What is the Public Lands Ride? In September 2019, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council hosted its inaugural Public Lands Ride, a mixed-surface group bike ride at Black Moshannon State Park and Moshannon State Forest. This year, we decided to go “virtual,” taking an opportunity to showcase the breadth and variety of public lands throughout the Commonwealth […]

The Eastern PA Greenways and Trails Summit is going virtual! Join the regional trails community and inspiring speakers as we take part in virtual educational sessions and mobile workshops throughout September in celebration of Trails Month! The Planning Committee is working hard to bring you tailored sessions and workshops that showcase the best practices, current […]

The 2020 Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape Trail Summit will be held virtually September 22-23, 2020. We invite you to participate in either or both days; however, please be aware that you will need to register separately for each day using the links below: Register Day 1 registration Day 2 registration Event Documents LHCL Trail Summit […]

Ride For PEC! 10th Anniversary 2020 Environment Ride 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 On Friday, October 2, riders will gather in Downingtown for safety orientation to ride off […]

  PEC’s Silent Auctions—associated with its Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards, Northeast PA Environmental Partnership Awards and Philadelphia Environmental Partnership dinner—are combined for a statewide event as PEC celebrates its 50th anniversary. The auction will be presented online through the Bidding For Good platform. An array of items related to the great outdoors, lodging, gift baskets and so much […]

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council invites you to join us at the 2020 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards dinner -- now being offered in virtual format. 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 […]

2020 is a particularly significant year for us at the Pennsylvania Environmental Council—it is PEC’s 50th Anniversary! Shawn McCaney, William Penn Foundation Join us on November 17 to celebrate 50 years of Conservation through Cooperation at PEC’s milestone Environmental Partnership Dinner -- for the first time ever, in a virtual format! Regarded by many as […]

The Northeast Environmental Partners, which is comprised of 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 that the 30th Annual Evening for Northeast Pennsylvania’s Environment will be held virtually this year on Thursday, […]

Join the Rail Trail Council of NEPA and the Northeast Chapter of Get Your Tail on the Trail and celebrate with a Tail on the Trail Kickoff Winter Challenge - 30 miles in 30 days. The event will begin with a celebration on Saturday, February 6th, from noon to 3 PM at the Union Dale […]

POWR is hosting The Wild & Scenic Film Festival, On Tour, virtually, on March 18, 2021. POWR invites you to join your colleagues, friends, and family to enjoy an evening of films from the brand new 2021 line-up- films that celebrate the beauty and wonder of our natural world and inspire audiences everywhere to seek […]