BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WeConservePA - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://weconservepa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WeConservePA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20231103T154754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T162116Z UID:19972-1709730000-1709733600@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Graphic Grammar: Design Advice from a Guy Who Can't Draw DESCRIPTION:Join Recreation and Conservation Program Specialist Josh VanBrakle with DCNR for a virtual reprise of his popular land conservation conference session. Visual communication is critical to conservation work. As we share ever more content through videos\, social media\, and interactive websites\, we increasingly depend on images to tell our stories. As students we spent years learning grammar for our writing. But few of us were taught graphic grammar—the language\, structure\, and syntax of visual communication. Just like writing grammar helps us get our point across\, so too does graphic grammar. In this session\, you’ll learn basic graphic grammar rules like color\, contrast\, and focal points and how to apply them to your designs. Not an artist? Not a problem. Neither am I. These design basics are something everyone can use. Whether you make social media posts\, design interpretive signs\, or just want to improve your next PowerPoint\, come and learn practical techniques to level up your communications. \n$25.00 (free for WeConservePA members) \n Register\n \nReach out to cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org if you need your member code. \nPresenter:\nJosh VanBrakle | Conservation Program Specialist\, DCNR\, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation\nJosh VanBrakle was told by every art teacher he ever had that “he can’t draw.” But in his job as a recreation and conservation advisor at DCNR\, he has become a graphic designer who routinely creates fact sheets\, infographics\, videos\, interactive websites\, and more. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/graphic-grammar-design-advice-from-a-guy-who-cant-draw/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20231130T163957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T154944Z UID:20017-1709643600-1709647200@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:TerraFirma: Helping PA Land Trusts Uphold the Promise of Lasting Conservation DESCRIPTION:Terrafirma Risk Retention Group LLC is a unique charitable risk pool for conservation organizations that helps its members uphold the promise of lasting conservation. This presentation will provide a high-level overview of Terrafirma’s history\, structure\, benefits\, costs and coverage\, as well as data and analysis from a decade of covered claims and selected case studies relevant to Pennsylvania land trusts. Participants will take away information that they can use to help reduce disputes\, know common issues affecting conserved properties\, and understand how Terrafirma can benefit their land trust’s risk management strategy. \n$25.00 (free for WeConservePA members) \n Register\n \nReach out to cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org if you need your member code. \nPresenters:\nJeff Swinehart | President and CEO\, Lancaster Farmland Trust \nJeff Swinehart began his tenure as President and CEO of Lancaster Farmland Trust in 2022. Prior to this role\, he served as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer for 3 years and Deputy Director for 13 years. With 24 years of land trust experience\, Jeff is responsible for carrying out the strategic plans and policies of the Board of Trustees. He provides direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s vision\, mission\, and values as established by the Board of Trustees. Jeff and his team have built Lancaster Farmland Trust’s easement portfolio to more than 500 easements and 30\,000 acres – the largest easement portfolio in Pennsylvania. \nJeff is a member of the WeConservePA Board and Policy Committee\, serves as Chairman of the Manheim Township Planning Commission\, and is Chair of the Lancaster Clean Water Partners. In 2022\, Jeff began serving his second three-year term as the Mid-Atlantic representative for Terrafirma RRG\, LLC. \nJeff graduated with a master’s degree in public administration from the Pennsylvania State University and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography\, plus minors in Geology and Regional Planning from Mansfield University. \nTom Kester | Operations Manager and Secretary\, Alliance Risk Management Services\, LLC \nTom Kester is the Operations Manager and Secretary for Alliance Risk Management Services LLC (Terrafirma’s corporate manager) and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Terrafirma. Tom’s background is insurance and regulatory law. He previously worked as assistant general counsel for an affiliate of a large U.S. health care insurer\, staff attorney for the State of Vermont’s Medicaid and Affordable Care Act programs\, and as an associate in a private practice firm where he focused on real property matters and general civil litigation. He earned his J.D. from Vermont Law School and his B.A. in Government from Franklin & Marshall College. He is an actively licensed Vermont attorney\, and lives with his wife in central Vermont. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/terrafirma/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240225 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230720T194607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T224841Z UID:19547-1708732800-1708819199@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:EAC Network Conference DESCRIPTION:The EAC Network Conference is the annual\, statewide training and networking event for people engaged in or interested in establishing an Environmental Advisory Council in their municipality\, as well as municipal officials\, staff\, and others interested in improving their communities. Registration is now closed. \n Info and Agenda\n Access Details\n \nThe EAC Network Virtual Conference will be held Saturday\, February 24. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/eac-network-conference-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T111500 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20240116T160149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T160149Z UID:20191-1708596000-1708600500@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Land Protection and Stewardship Roundtable: Conservation Easement Recordkeeping DESCRIPTION:The February 2024 Land Protection and Stewardship Roundtable will focus on the topics of (1) conservation easement recordkeeping\, backup\, and storage; (2) landowner acknowledgment of baseline documentation; and (3) size and format of easement plans for recording\, recordkeeping\, and use. Join staff from several land trusts\, who will tee off the discussion with information about their organization’s current practices\, protocols\, policies\, and recommendations. (Participants may wish to review the recently updated WeConservePA guide Recordkeeping for Conservation Easement Stewardship in advance of the session.) \nRSVP by email to cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org.  You will receive a calendar invite with access details. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/roundtable-conservation-easement-recordkeeping/ LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T111500 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20231212T210607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T154854Z UID:20072-1707387300-1707390900@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corp: Workforce Development for the Benefit of Conservation and Outdoor Recreation DESCRIPTION:WeConservePA Winter Lecture\nThis event begins promptly at 10:15 am and is preceded by WeConservePA’s annual meeting of members. You can attend one without the other. In any case\, the same registration is used for both the annual meeting and winter lecture. \nThe goal of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corp is to protect and restore the commonwealth’s lands and waters while providing young people with valuable paid work experience\, skills training\, and professional development\, along with the knowledge and expertise to be good stewards of our natural resources. Managed in partnership between the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Student Conservation Association\, the program connects youth and young adults with job opportunities in state parks and forestland\, as well as in local parks and public lands throughout the state. \nMunicipalities and non-profits can host PAOC crews on a cost-share basis to complete work on public lands. Typical projects include tree planting\, riparian corridor improvement\, mechanical invasive species removal\, hiking trail improvements\, light construction\, community shade tree inventories\, and young tree maintenance. Join us as we welcome DCNR staff for a brief overview of the program and how land managers can connect with the program for projects on their properties. \n Register URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/winter-lecture/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Meeting,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T101500 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20221122T160028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T225337Z UID:18689-1707386400-1707387300@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:WeConservePA Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:Member organizations are requested to attend WeConservePA’s annual meeting of members. Two items for member action are on the agenda: an update of the bylaws and the election of board members. You may review proposed revisions to the bylaws (including commentary) online in advance. \nThis event will be immediately followed by the WeConservePA Winter Lecture\, The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corp: Workforce Development for the Benefit of Conservation and Outdoor Recreation\, from 10:15 to 11:15 am. You can attend one without the other. In any case\, the same registration is used for both the annual meeting and winter lecture. \n Register URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/weconservepa-member-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Meeting,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T110000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230714T182745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T154848Z UID:19521-1706781600-1706785200@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:What is a Title Commitment and How to Read It DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, originally presented at the 2023 Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference\, each section of a title binder will be reviewed with an explanation of what each one is and what they mean to insuring a title.  Also covered will be how things that turn up on the title search need to be handled and how they can affect the property’s title.  There will be breaks between sections for questions\, and plenty of time at the end for further Q&A and discussion. \n$25 (free for WeConservePA Members) \n Register\n\nReach out to cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org if you need your member discount code. \nPresenter:\nTina Miller | Settlement Officer\, Sentry Abstract Company \nTina is a settlement officer with 33 years of experience in the title insurance industry\, 28 of those years have been spent at Sentry Abstract Company. Tina started as a processor and worked her way up to settlement officer. She is detail oriented which is so important when it comes to completing a real estate transaction correctly. Tina prides herself on treating each of her clients as if they are her only priority and repays their loyalty with the best customer service they have come love. Tina works on her own files from start to finish so by the time they get to settlement all title issues\, document problems\, and everyday challenges have been handled. \n  URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/what-is-a-title-commitment-and-how-to-read-it/ LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T110000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230714T180934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T152215Z UID:19520-1706608800-1706612400@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Building Reliable Support for Land Preservation DESCRIPTION:Learn how a small land trust’s ideas came to fruition after years of hard work\, resulting in a county wide tax increase for land conservation. Teamwork\, marketing\, grants\, polling\, luck\, humor\, sacrifice\, and more all contributed to a successful campaign despite limited resources.  Join Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County’s Executive Director Sean Kenny as he reviews the triumphs and challenges of the process from concept to success in a county that once lagged behind its peers in preserving land. \n$25 (free for WeConservePA members)\n Register\n\nReach out to cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org if you need your member discount code. \nPresenter:\nSean Kenny | Executive Director\, Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County \nSean P. Kenny is Executive Director of Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County\, a small land trust preserving land primarily through conservation easements.  FNLT has over 14\,000 acres in their preservation family on over 160 properties – growing that number annually by 1\,000 acres with a small staff and volunteers.  Sean lives on a FNLT preserved farm with his spouse and two children.  Sean volunteers in various leadership positions with York County Planning Commission\, York County Rail Trail Authority and York Central Market – to name a few. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/building-reliable-support-for-land-preservation/ LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T110000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20231103T160635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T160918Z UID:19974-1706004000-1706007600@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Supporting Conservation Workflows with ArcGIS DESCRIPTION:The work of land conservation often takes place outdoors and away from the office\, including monitoring land holdings and easements\, collecting data to improve land management\, and reporting on conditions and assets. This work can be made more efficient with the use of location data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). With simple configurable applications\, users of all skill levels can digitally transform their field operations by modernizing paper workflows and ensuring the use of authoritative data in the field. In this presentation\, staff from The Nature Conservancy will describe how Esri’s ArcGIS Field Maps and ArcGIS Online tools support their preserve monitoring and reporting workflows\, in both the field and the office. \nPresented by Jake Leizear and Charlie Ritter with The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania and Delaware \n$25.00 (free for WeConservePA members) \n Register\n \nReach out to cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org if you need your member code. \nPresenters:\nAs the Legal Compliance Specialist for the Pennsylvania/Delaware Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC)\, Charlie Ritter manages the annual legal monitoring program of TNC-held lands and provides direct technical GIS support to our Stewardship Team. He also serves as the liaison among a multitude of stakeholders to ensure TNC lands are in legal compliance. With professional experience spanning from the Adirondack Mountains to the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains\, Charlie has employed a variety of tools to monitor and manage diverse ecosystems. \nJake Leizear is the Conservation GIS Specialist for TNC in PA and DE and provides mapping and analytics support to our land\, freshwater\, coastal\, and urban conservation teams. With a background in ecology and large landscape conservation\, he focuses on data management\, GIS analyses\, and cartographic product creation. He has worked throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in his career\, identifying conservation opportunities with a variety of overlapping benefits to people\, wildlife\, and ecosystems. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/supporting-conservation-workflows-with-arcgis/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T201500 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20231214T140638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T140638Z UID:20077-1705950000-1705954500@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Why Municipalities Should Consider a Utility-Scale Solar Ordinance DESCRIPTION:A webinar specifically developed for leaders of Environmental Advisory Councils\, Pennsylvania Bird Towns\, and Pennsylvania Audubon Chapters\, the program will feature a short PowerPoint and links to resources assembled by the Pennsylvania Audubon Council’s Renewable Energy Committee.  Participants will be empowered to use the PowerPoint and linked resources in subsequent presentations to officials at the municipal government level in the communities they serve. \n Register\n \nPresenters:\nCarolyn Grayshaw\, Director of Education for WeConservePA; Heidi Shiver\, President of Bird Town Pennsylvania; and Leigh Altadonna\, President of the Pennsylvania Audubon Council will explain the objectives of the webinar and introduce the panel of presenters. Tom Kuehl\, Allegheny Plateau Audubon Society and Judy Stepenaskie\, Wyncote Audubon Society\, will preview the PowerPoint and provide an overview of resources featured in this webinar. Laura Jackson\, Juniata Valley Audubon Society\, and Sue Murawski\, Presque Isle Audubon Society will provide a brief walkthrough of the Commonwealth Court decision concerning the Brookview Solar Project in Adams County. This decision was strongly based on upholding the local ordinance. Steve Nelson\, Director of Planning and Government Relations\, will provide a brief “Civics 101” lesson on the limits of authority of state government and the importance of the authority vested at the municipal level. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/solar-ordinance/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T105000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20221206T204743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T204743Z UID:18717-1701165600-1701168600@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Land Protection and Stewardship Roundtable DESCRIPTION:The land protection and stewardship roundtable is open to people involved with acquiring and stewarding land and conservation easements. \nRSVP or propose discussion topics and priorities in advance to cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/land-protection-and-stewardship-roundtable-3/ CATEGORIES:Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T110000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230714T175346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T175402Z UID:19519-1699956000-1699959600@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Communications Group Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join colleagues for a Zoom roundtable discussion focused on communications-related topics in the “greenspace” of conservation and environmental organizations. The conversation will be led by participants and will include discussions around: \n\nFuture issues of concern in our field with the onset of AI\, the ever-shrinking engagement levels of social media marketing\, and the increasing impacts of climate change;\nConsidering the utility of a Pennsylvania Greenspace Communications Collective\, a periodically gathered group of networked communicators in the nonprofit and governmental greenspace industries; and\,\nA range of other topics suggested by attendees.\n\nEmail cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org to RSVP and/or to suggest further topics for the agenda. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/communications-group-roundtable/ LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T110000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230621T124650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T175835Z UID:19446-1699437600-1699441200@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Entering Into Education DESCRIPTION:Learn how land trusts\, conservation organizations and parks professionals can start offering successful educational programming at their organization. From simple hikes and talks to passive educational programs like Storywalks and Nature Backpacks\, explore the wide array of educational opportunities that can be employed to reach a wider audience and spread the organization’s mission. Dive into how providing educational programming can increase funding opportunities for the organization. \n Register\n \nPresenter\nJulie Travaglini | Education Program Director\, Allegheny Land Trust \nJulie Travaglini is the Senior Director of Education and Curriculum for Allegheny Land Trust. In her role\, she creates hands-on\, stem and place-based lessons for children and adults alike as well as providing state accredited professional development. Working in the field for almost 18 years\, she regularly travels the country presenting the importance of environmental education. She is a community leader\, serving as the President Elect for the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators as well as serving on the Board of the Western PA Mushroom Club and Beverly’s Birthdays. She recently self-published a children’s book called Super Skills of Backyard Bugs\, which is available on Amazon. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/entering-into-education/ LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230616T193836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T193341Z UID:19438-1698238800-1698242400@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Pennsylvania’s Solar Future DESCRIPTION:Where Will Pennsylvania’s Solar Future Be Located and How Will It Get There? An examination of Pennsylvania’s current legal/regulatory landscape for utility scale solar project siting and the legal and regulatory schemes enacted by legislatures in other jurisdictions that may provide models for Pennsylvania to enact legislation that truly complements the public and private investment that has been made in farmland preservation. Any pending bills in the Pennsylvania legislature regarding issues of importance to solar development generally in Pennsylvania will also be reviewed. \nPA CLE Credits available for $15.00\, please reach out to cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org if you would like to purchase credits. \n Register\n \nPresenter\nBrook Duer | Staff Attorney\, Penn State Law\, Center for Agricultural and Shale Law \nBrook Duer joined Penn State Law’s Center for Agricultural and Shale Law as a staff attorney in 2019. Prior to that\, he was an attorney with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for 12 years\, serving 8 of those years as Chief Counsel to the agency and supervising the agency’s legal office. Prior to that\, Brook practiced law in Lancaster County for 18 years. Brook received a B.S. in Communications from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/pennsylvanias-solar-future/ LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T160000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230720T195219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T125940Z UID:19549-1697878800-1697904000@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:EAC Network Fall Gathering DESCRIPTION:Registration Closed.\nEmail cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org to be added to the wait list. \nThe EAC Network Fall Gathering\, and in-person networking and training event\, will be held Saturday\, October 21 at West Chester University\, Sykes Student Union. [Map It] \nJoin fellow Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) members\, municipal staff\, elected officials\, and others interested in the work of EACs for a full day of training\, networking\, and fun! \n More Information URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/eac-network-fall-gathering-2/ LOCATION:West Chester University\, Sykes Student Union\, 110 W Rosedale Ave\, West Chester\, PA\, 19383\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230726T163535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T170241Z UID:19588-1697500800-1697673599@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Conservation Easement Seminar DESCRIPTION:Join WeConservePA and host Heritage Conservancy for a two-day intensive seminar where you can build connections and relationships amongst those involved in conservation easement work. The seminar is designed to both introduce newcomers and refresh experienced folks on conservation easements. Extensive use of panel presentations and group discussions provides an environment conducive for the sharing of different approaches and experiences. \n More Information\n Register\n Lodging URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/conservation-easement-seminar/ LOCATION:Aldie Mansion\, 85 Old Dublin Pike\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901 CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230803T202421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T202949Z UID:19641-1696942800-1696946400@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Living with Logistics: PennFuture’s Model Zoning Ordinance for Logistics Facilities DESCRIPTION:As online shopping has become a major source of retail goods in the 21st century\, logistics industry practices have changed\, and so has the industry’s demand for land.  Although often referred to as “warehouses\,” today’s logistics facilities are not the long-term-storage-based warehouses of the past — they are huge distribution and fulfillment centers with the potential to generate far-reaching traffic\, noise\, aesthetic\, and environmental impacts unanticipated by zoning ordinances drafted long before this development pattern was even a remote possibility. Communities across the Commonwealth are now faced with the influx of these massive logistics facilities\, and municipalities are struggling to figure out how to respond before it’s too late. Zoning is perhaps the most powerful tool municipalities have to do this. \nIn order to help Pennsylvania’s municipalities proactively prepare for this incoming land use\, PennFuture has created a model zoning ordinance and guidebook.  The Model Logistics Use Zoning Ordinance is based on the information and experience that PennFuture’s staff has gained through our engagement with community members and municipalities in the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania\, the logistics hub of the East Coast. We will share what we have learned in this process: how the logistics industry has changed in recent decades; how existing zoning ordinances are often inadequate to effectively address modern logistics uses; pitfalls we have noticed in the way zoning ordinances that do address these uses are doing so; and suggestions for how to draft an effective zoning regulation. \nJoin this conversation with the author of this model ordinance to learn more about the model ordinance and what you can do to advocate for it in your municipality. \n Register\n \nBrigitte Meyer | Staff Attorney\, PennFuture \nBrigitte is a Staff Attorney in PennFuture’s Pocono Office where her work focuses on water quality and watershed protection\, special protection waters\, and stormwater management. Prior to joining PennFuture\, Brigitte was an Associate Attorney at Siana Law in Chester Springs\, Pennsylvania\, where her work focused on municipal and land use law. \nBrigitte received her Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame and graduated from Northeastern University Law School (NUSL). While completing her law degree\, Brigitte served as a judicial intern at the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts and participated in the Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Clinic. Her article\, “Lawyering in the Age of Lynching” is published in the Northeastern University Law Review. Prior to attending law school\, Brigitte worked full-time as the director of food service at camps in Virginia\, Texas and New York. \nAbby Jones | VP Legal and Policy\, PennFuture \nAbby is Vice President of Legal and Policy at PennFuture. As Vice President\, Abby is responsible for integrating PennFuture’s legal\, regulatory\, and policy activities in furtherance of the organization’s mission of protecting Pennsylvania’s air\, water and land\, and empowering citizens to build sustainable communities for future generations. In her role as an attorney based out of PennFuture’s Poconos office\, her work focuses on water quality and watershed protection\, special protection waters\, and stormwater management. Abby also works on the issues related to the petrochemical and fracking industries that are threatening the health of Pennsylvania’s people and environment. \nPrior to joining PennFuture\, Abby was a Staff Attorney at Riverkeeper\, where her work focused on civil litigation and administrative enforcement actions targeted at safeguarding the water quality and ecological integrity of the Hudson River and its tributaries. Before that\, Abby worked as an environmental attorney in New York City and Cheyenne\, Wyoming. She has written about and presented on a variety of environmental issues including the regulation and legal challenges of Marcellus Shale development in New York\, energy leases for private property owners in Western States\, and the Superfund cleanup of the Hudson River. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/living-with-logistics-pennfutures-model-zoning-ordinance-for-logistics-facilities/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230616T200152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T193634Z UID:19439-1696532400-1696536000@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:From EAC Recommendation to Ordinance Adoption: Productively Attaining Official Action by Local Government DESCRIPTION:Being a volunteer member of an EAC or other advisory body in local government allows you to make recommendations on a wide variety of topics – stormwater management\, pollinator gardens\, recycling\, and more. Ever wonder how those recommendations get turned into a municipal ordinance? Learn about the process and how your work on a volunteer board can be more effective and productive in turning recommendations into official action. \n Register\n \nSteve Nelson | Director of Planning and Government Relations for Eastwick Solutions \nSteve is a certified city planner and an instructor for the Pennsylvania Municipalities Education Institute (PMPEI)\, teaching courses on planning\, land development and local government in Pennsylvania. He has worked with local and county governments throughout his 30-year career\, providing planning expertise to local and county planning commissions and elected officials. Steve helped Montgomery County create its $100 million Open Space & Greenways program\, oversaw the County’s first climate change plan\, and led trail planning efforts that resulted in the construction of several multi-use trails. Steve has also served on a local planning commission as a member and as Chair and is currently on a local Environmental Advisory Council. Steve’s current work focuses on nature-based economic development and community revitalization. Steve lives in Doylestown Borough. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/from-eac-recommendation-to-ordinance-adoption-productively-attaining-official-action-by-local-government/ LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230803T201403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T202734Z UID:19640-1695733200-1695736800@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Dream Big: Strategic Planning for Success DESCRIPTION:The goal of a strategic plan is to help nonprofit organizations achieve success by clarifying and prioritizing their mission and goals. How to communicate where the organization is headed\, including a method to evaluate its progress\, strengths and needs strengthens an organization’s ability to make decisions. \nJoin seasoned professional\, Kim Murphy\, President of Berks Nature as she shares her perspective\, process\, and tips for strategic planning for non-profits. Kim has 38 years of fundraising and leadership experience working in charitable organizations with over 20 years as President of land trust and environmental education organization\, Berks Nature in Berks County PA. \nThe value of a workshop among colleagues and volunteers is learning from and sharing with all participants. This workshop will outline a process and helpful hints for strategic planning for large or small organizations\, with or without professional staff. We will discuss what is the role for board members\, and who should lead the process. Whether you’re new to your role as leadership staff or board member\, transitioning from a working board to a more hands-off board or just interested in how board members can work effectively together\, there should be something for everyone in this session. \n Register\n \nKim Murphy | President\, Berks Nature \nKim has extensive experience in fundraising\, community relations\, watershed wide regional partnerships\, education and in particular nature based educational programs. Kim joined Berks Nature (then Berks County Conservancy) in January 2004.  As president\, she works with a dedicated staff to improve and protect our land and water resources\, to educate the community about land use and its implications\, and to connect people to nature thus\, conserving Berks County’s unique cultural and environmental resources for the benefit of future generations. \nTo fulfill that mission\, and to better address the changing needs of their constituency\, Kim led the organization through a name change in 2015 changing from The Berks County Conservancy to Berks Nature. Berks Nature recently completed a nearly $5 million capital campaign to raise money for a new nature center\, “The Nature Place” which opened in September 2017 and has achieved LEED GOLD certification. In 2018 they opened a Nature Preschool. In 2021 the organization received a $28.5 million operating endowment gift and embarked on a $4.5 million expansion of The Nature Place. The Berks Nature team has focused on preserving agricultural land\, forests and open space; protecting the quality of our streams and ground water; preserving historic landmarks and scenic landscapes; environmental education and by promoting those values that contribute to a sustainable future for our community. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/dream-big-strategic-planning-for-success/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230920 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20220504T144054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T165429Z UID:17579-1694908800-1695167999@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Greenways and Trails Summit 2023 DESCRIPTION:Sep. 17-19\, 2023\nThe 2023 Pennsylvania Greenways and Trails Summit will be held in Scranton\, PA. \nMore Summit info can be found here: \n Summit Page URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/pennsylvania-greenways-and-trails-summit-2023/ LOCATION:Hilton Scranton Conference Center\, 100 Adams Ave\, Scranton\, 18503 CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T104500 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230412T131355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T131355Z UID:19175-1692871200-1692873900@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Land Protection and Stewardship Roundtable: Urban Acquisition and Stewardship Issues DESCRIPTION:Join colleagues for a Zoom roundtable discussion focused on urban conservation acquisition and stewardship issues. The conversation will be led by participants and could include discussions around collaborative relationship-building between land trusts and local government\, community groups\, acquisition/site assembly strategies; and complex ownership issues (vacant/abandoned properties\, developer-owned properties\, etc). \nEmail cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org to RSVP and/or to suggest further topics for the agenda. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/land-protection-and-stewardship-roundtable-urban-acquisition-and-stewardship-issues/ LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T134500 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230714T165348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T195224Z UID:19517-1692190800-1692193500@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Agency Update: DCNR\, Bureau of State Parks Land Management Program DESCRIPTION:Join guest speaker Mike Redding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)\, Bureau of State Parks for an overview of the Bureau’s land management program and opportunities for land trusts and other conservation organizations to engage.  The presentation will cover state park land over-arching land protections\, federal and state compliance of certain state park land\, land exchanges\, land acquisitions\, limitations and challenges\, and future goals within the program. 30-minute presentation with 15 minutes of questions/discussion to follow. \n Register\n \nFREE\, but registration is required \nPresenter:\nMike Redding | RMPD Planning Section\, DCNR Bureau of State Parks (resource management & planning division) \nMike started working for the Commonwealth in 2004. He joined state parks in 2006 and has previously worked in the reservation and revenue section\, park operations section\, program services section\, and currently in the planning section. His work has encompassed guiding policy and procedures\, visitor services in park operations\, managing legal contracts\, overseeing aspects of law enforcement\, managing park management plans\, and managing the land program. After moving on as an industrial electrician\, Mike obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Biology & Biology education (with minors in chemistry\, earth science\, and physics) from York College of Pennsylvania in 2002 and his master’s degree in biology from Shippensburg University in 2010. Mike currently lives in York with his wife and daughter where they enjoy walking\, bicycling\, fishing\, kayaking\, and relaxing in the outdoors. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/agency-update-dcnr-bureau-of-state-parks-land-management-program/ LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T134500 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230608T163212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T130027Z UID:19416-1690894800-1690897500@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: The Healthy Forest Initiative\, Opportunities for Strategic Forest Conservation DESCRIPTION:This webinar will showcase Audubon Mid-Atlantic’s Healthy Forest Initiative and open to discussion opportunities for strategic partnerships with land trusts. \nLand trusts play a vital role in conservation in the Mid-Atlantic landscape and must be included in landscape-level management conversations. Many small to medium-sized land trusts may encounter challenges managing their land beyond preservation to additional goals (like wildlife habitat management). Audubon Mid-Atlantic would like to partner with these key land trusts and offer technical support and assistance where needed to create and/or maintain high-quality forest-bird habitat. \nA strategic plan has been formulated and Audubon Mid-Atlantic plans to either help land trust acquire funds for management or Audubon Mid-Atlantic will provide the funds outright through a small-grant program. Available funding for projects\, educational opportunities\, and technical assistance are on the table for discussion. \n Register\n \nSpeaker\nJoshua Rittenhouse | Audubon Mid-Atlantic \nJoshua’s work in the forest program focuses on private-lands outreach and education. He is largely concentrated on a landscape-level approach to habitat assessment and management in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Recent projects focus on encouraging land trusts in Pennsylvania to utilize bird-friendly forest management. Prior to Audubon\, Joshua worked for the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Research Institute managing forestry projects designed to increase avian habitat. Joshua earned his master’s degree at The Pennsylvania State University studying juvenile-tree populations in the understory of mixed-oak forests. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/the-healthy-forest-initiative-opportunities-for-strategic-forest-conservation/ LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T143000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230526T143119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T144035Z UID:19352-1689933600-1689949800@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Delaware River Watershed Land Protection Group Summer Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join dozens of your conservation colleagues involved with land protection in the Delaware River Watershed on Friday\, July 21 from 10 am to 2:30 pm in Quakertown PA. (Coffee\, etc. will be available for early arrivals at 9:30 am.) There is no charge for this face-to-face gathering of the DRW Land Protection Group thanks to support from the William Penn Foundation. \n  \nEvent Location:\nMcCooles Arts and Events Place\n10 South Main Street\nQuakertown\, PA 18951 \n[Map it] \n  \nSubmit your RSVP and dietary restrictions to Carol Grayshaw at cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org.  Please include your suggestions for topics\, concerns\, and questions you would like to see addressed at the gathering. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/delaware-river-watershed-land-protection-group-summer-meeting/ LOCATION:McCooles Arts and Events Place\, 10 South Main St\, Quakertown\, PA\, 18951\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T111500 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230310T210525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T210525Z UID:19088-1687341600-1687346100@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:A Pragmatic Approach to Social Media DESCRIPTION:Every organization needs to have social media incorporated in its communications\, but how can we maximize efficiency and output? Very few organizations can spare exorbitant amounts of time for social media\, so how do we make the most of the time we’ve got? In this short online workshop\, participants will explore: how to select and curate the right platforms and audience for their organization; how to hone in on the strongest and most efficient messaging and content creation strategies; how to effectively manage time with social media; and how to take advantage of free online options that make social media communications easier to manage. Near the end of the workshop\, time will be set aside to pragmatically and quickly create a useful piece of content for an upcoming event\, as well as Q&A/discussion so the group has a chance to address authentic and relevant inquiries. \n  \n Register\n \n  \nLindsay Dill\, Senior Director of Marketing & Community Engagement\, Allegheny Land Trust \nAs ALT’s Senior Director of Marketing & Community Engagement Communications Director\, Lindsay leads all marketing\, communications\, public relations\, and community organizing activities to promote ALT’s strategic priorities\, initiatives\, and projects.  \nNative to Erie\, PA\, Lindsay moved to Pittsburgh to attend Point Park University\, where she graduated with degrees in Photojournalism and Global Cultural Studies. Lindsay fell for Pittsburgh while biking around each neighborhood exploring its city stairs\, third places\, and green spaces.  \nIn her free time\, she can be found crafting personal documentary photo series on place\, labor\, travelers\, and stairs; volunteering with local bike- and play-promoting organizations; and running\, biking\, and city-stair climbing. Lindsay’s favorite conservation area is Dead Man’s Hollow because of its rich history\, dark tunnels\, and location along the Great Allegheny Passage. \n  \nRobert Campbell\, Communications Specialist\, WeConservePA \nA lifelong Pennsylvanian who’s always lived within the Susquehanna watershed\, Robert supports the broad-ranging efforts of WeConservePA through writing\, editing\, design\, media management\, and more. \nPrior to joining WeConservePA\, Robert was a full time artist and educator. He still pursues opportunities in those arenas as the calendar allows with 717 Arts and their partner organizations. He has a BA and M.Ed. from Penn State University and is an adjunct faculty member at Penn State Harrisburg. \nRobert enjoys the beauty of Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation options most often through camping and hiking with friends and family. He lives in Harrisburg with his partner Alexis and their daughter Rosie. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/a-pragmatic-approach-to-social-media/ LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230310T204759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T204759Z UID:19087-1685624400-1685628000@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Components of a Well-Rounded Development Program DESCRIPTION:Please join fundraiser and community development professional Noah J. Roufos-Abbey for a one-hour interactive workshop and informational session. Noah welcomes the opportunity to share best practices and industry insights that can help build strategies and structures that advance conservation work and resource procurement. \nSpecific topical areas to be addressed will include: \n\nOverview of the components of a well-rounded program\nOnline fundraising\nMajor gifts (what are they to you and to your org?)\nPlanned gifts (starting with bequests\, QCDs and charitable gift annuities)\n\n  \n Register\n \n  \nNoah J. Roufos-Abbey | Director of Development and Alumni Relations\, Penn State Harrisburg \nAs a member of the executive leadership team at the University’s largest and most comprehensive Commonwealth Campus\, Noah Roufos-Abbey works with individuals\, corporations\, and foundations to build strategic partnerships as donors\, volunteers\, academic partners and well-informed community ambassadors. \nIn 2022\, Roufos-Abbey led the development and alumni relations office to the successful conclusion of the A Greater Penn State campaign\, surpassing its $44 million campaign goal. He has held advancing leadership positions within Penn State collectively\, for over 11 years. Roufos-Abbey’s career also includes work in community affairs with Gaudenzia\, Inc.\, as well as service as the vice president of Harrisburg Area Community College\, where he oversaw all administrative aspects of the flagship campus of ~6\,500 credit-seeking students in Harrisburg\, Pennsylvania. \nIn his spare time\, Noah enjoys all types of athletics and outdoor recreation\, music\, cooking\, and spending time with his wife and three children. His father Kevin Abbey is an inspiration to him\, and recently retired from Clearwater Conservancy in Noah’s hometown of State College\, PA. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/components-of-a-well-rounded-development-program/ LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230310T195535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T195535Z UID:19086-1684846800-1684850400@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:The Mechanics of Land and Easement Acquisitions DESCRIPTION:Land trusts each have their own processes for managing land and easement transactions\, however in any acquisition project there are certain things that must happen\, and a likely order of operations. If your organization has not developed a formal process\, you can gain efficiency by adopting a standard. Join Todd Sampsell\, Vice President of Conservation with Natural Lands as he provides an overview of the mechanics of land and easement acquisitions using Natural Lands’ process. This session will provide a robust introduction for new conservation staff\, as well as a refresher for veteran staff and volunteers. Of course\, we know that no project is ever really ‘standard’\, so some time will be given to discussion of where things can go wonky. \n  \n Register\n \n  \nTodd Sampsell | Vice President of Conservation\, Natural Lands \nTodd joined Natural Lands in 2021 to oversee the conservation department\, which handles all of the organization’s land protection\, conservation easement\, planning and municipal services work. \nTodd’s 20-year conservation career spans the country. His former employers include Western Pennsylvania Conservancy\, The Nature Conservancy Pennsylvania\, The Nature Conservancy Missouri\, Missouri’s Departments of Natural Resources and Conservation\, and Friends of Virgin Islands National Park in St. John. \n“I’m very excited to return home to Pennsylvania to continue a focus on conservation with Natural Lands and our partners\,” said Todd. “Natural Lands’ focus on both protecting Pennsylvania’s lands and waters while strengthening people’s connection to nature is so important. We have tremendous challenges ahead with climate change\, loss of biodiversity and insufficient funding to meet the region’s needs. We will need everyone on board to ensure equitable access to and protection of our resources for today and future generations.” \nTodd earned his BS in biology from Bloomsburg University\, and his MS in biology from California University of Pennsylvania. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/the-mechanics-of-land-and-easement-acquisitions/ LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T110000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230222T144314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T144314Z UID:19025-1683021600-1683025200@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Spring Trails Roundtable: Trails in Natural Areas DESCRIPTION:Join with colleagues for a roundtable discussion of the challenges\, successes\, and lessons learned in planning\, developing\, and managing trails located within or passing through nature preserves and other lands where supporting wildlife habitat and biodiversity are major concerns. The conversation will be directed by participants on topics such as neighbor and local government concerns and relationships\, municipal permitting\, emergency vehicle access\, parking\, and undesirable uses. Email cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org to RSVP. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/spring-trails-roundtable-trails-in-natural-areas/ LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230429 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20210325T132725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T195900Z UID:15990-1682467200-1682726399@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Nature Place\, headquarters of Berks Nature\, co-hosts of the 2023 Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference. Seen here from a view from a pollinator pathway in Angelica Creek Park\, Reading. \n Conference Main\n \n Register\n Agenda\n \nApril 26-28\, 2023\nThe Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference 2023 will be held in Reading\, PA. \nSee WeConservePA’s conference page for more information. URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/pennsylvania-land-conservation-conference-2023/ LOCATION:DoubleTree Hotel Reading\, 701 Penn St.\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T152942 CREATED:20230106T195840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T153426Z UID:18853-1681390800-1681394400@weconservepa.org SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples in Pennsylvania History – An Intro to the Penn State University Research Guide DESCRIPTION:WeConservePA and the Pennsylvania DEIJ Community of Land Trust Professionals will host an information and learning session on the Penn State University Library’s Indigenous Peoples in Pennsylvania History research guide.  Guest speakers Jane Ingold\, Heidi Abbey Moyer\, and Eric Novotny (members of the Penn State Libraries’ Native American Learning Group) will give a short overview of the project followed by a demonstration of its use.  When registering for this event\, participants will be asked to submit questions and research needs to guide the exploration. \nWho is this for?\nLand trust staff and board and others interested in how indigenous history interacts with current land conservation efforts. \n  \n Register\n \n  \nSpeakers:\nEric Novotny is the subject specialist in the Penn State University Libraries for History\, History of science\, and Middle East studies.  He co-heads the Microforms and Government Information Unit and serves on the Libraries’ Native American Learning Group.  When not spoiling his dog\, Crim\, he spends his time thinking about how to improve access to historical information. \nJane Ingold is Librarian and Archivist at Penn State Erie\, the Behrend College.  Her responsibilities include providing reference and course-related instruction and she has taught for-credit courses. She has taken sole responsibility for the Behrend Archives since 2005\, taking it from a storage room full of boxes and memorabilia to a well-used collection. Before coming to Penn State in 1999\, she was a development researcher at her alma mater\, Gannon University\, also in Erie. Prior to that\, she was technical librarian at RMI Titanium Company and head of reference at Ashtabula County District Library in Ashtabula\, OH. She is secretary of the Harborcreek Historical Society.  Education: Masters\, Library and Information Science\, University of Texas at Austin; English degree\, Gannon University; certified archivist. \nHeidi Abbey Moyer has been an academic librarian for over twenty-five years. Since 2006\, Ms. Moyer has served as the Archivist\, Humanities Reference Librarian\, Faculty Liaison to the School of Humanities\, and Coordinator of Archives and Special Collections in the Madlyn L. Hanes Library at Penn State Harrisburg\, Middletown\, PA. In 2013\, she earned tenure and was promoted to Associate Librarian. Her research agenda is extremely interdisciplinary and has recently centered around social justice topics—such as DEIBA (Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, Belonging\, and Accessibility)—including promotion and tenure for academic archivists\, archival advocacy and outreach\, Motherhood studies\, oral history\, wedding history\, and woman suffrage in America. Education: B.A.\, Biology\, Art History\, Juniata College; M.A.\, Art History\, University of Maryland\, College Park; M.L.S.\, specializing in Archives and Records Management\, SUNY-Albany. \n  URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/indigenous-peoples-in-pennsylvania-history-an-intro-to-the-penn-state-university-research-guide/ LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR