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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T130000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T090000
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T130000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T200000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T202734Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230917
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T104500
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CREATED:20230412T131355Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T134500
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
CREATED:20230714T165348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T195224Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T134500
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
CREATED:20230608T163212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T130027Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T143000
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CREATED:20230526T143119Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T111500
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
CREATED:20230310T210525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T210525Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T140000
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CREATED:20230310T204759Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
CREATED:20230310T195535Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T134500
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
CREATED:20230217T202900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T203007Z
UID:19012-1681218000-1681220700@weconservepa.org
SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Game Commission Program Update
DESCRIPTION:Join WeConservePA in welcoming Bryan Burhans from the Pennsylvania Game Commission for a brief activity update and opportunity for conversation.  Bryan will give participants an overview of the various program areas of the Game Commission\, the commission’s work in preserving state game lands\, and opportunities for land trusts to engage and partner. A presentation of roughly 30 minutes will be followed by discussion. \n  \n		Register\n \n  \nBryan Burhans | Executive Director\, Pennsylvania Game Commission \nBryan received an Associate of Science degree in Wildlife Technology and a B.S. degree in Wildlife Science from The Pennsylvania State University. Bryan received his M.S. degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology from Frostburg State University. He worked as a Wildlife Biologist for the Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries for 2 years and\, after receiving his M.S. degree\, he served as Wildlife Biologist for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for two years. Then\, in 1997\, he went to work for the National Wild Turkey Federation in Edgefield\, SC\, as the Director of Land Management Programs. Bryan then joined The American Chestnut Foundation as President and CEO in 2009. In 2014\, Bryan came back to Pennsylvania to serve as the Deputy Director of the Game Commission\, and in 2017 became Executive Director.  
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/pennsylvania-game-commission-program-update/
LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
CREATED:20230105T190439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T152510Z
UID:18837-1680008400-1680012000@weconservepa.org
SUMMARY:Responding to Emerging Threats to Water Quality in the Poconos
DESCRIPTION:The Pocono Mountain region of Pennsylvania is at an urgent crossroads. During the last few years\, the headwaters located in this region of the Delaware River Basin have seen a surge in industrial and commercial development – including warehouses and distribution centers – that threaten the ecological infrastructure underpinning the region’s water quality\, recreational economy\, and natural beauty. \nBusiness interests insist that local communities must choose between economic growth and strong clean streams protections\, and local municipalities either support this development or feel that they have no authority to deny it. In response\, PennFuture has developed a multifaceted strategy that includes legal\, outreach\, and communications tools to combat this false narrative\, effectively educate community leaders\, elected officials\, educate and mobilize community members\, and\, when necessary\, engage in regulatory and legal actions to protect our communities and environment. \nWe know that the Poconos is not alone in experiencing these types of threats. Join this conversation to learn more about the threats to some of the cleanest waters in Pennsylvania and how we can work together to protect them. \n  \n		Register\n \n  \n \n\nPresenters:\n  \nDonna Kohut | Campaign Manager\, PennFuture \nAs the Campaign Manager for the Delaware River Basin at PennFuture\, Donna oversees the work and coordination of PennFuture’s campaigns to advocate for clean water protections within the region. This work includes developing\, managing\, and leading campaigns that support special protection waters and Pennsylvania’s stream redesignation process. Donna also represents PennFuture as the State Lead for the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed in Pennsylvania by convening partners to work on watershed issues. Before joining PennFuture’s team\, Donna spent fifteen years in the outdoor recreation and environmental education industries\, immersed in the waters she now protects. \n  \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/responding-to-emerging-threats-to-water-quality-in-the-poconos/
LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
CREATED:20230105T140432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T190758Z
UID:18829-1678471200-1678550400@weconservepa.org
SUMMARY:Chainsaw Safety Course *SOLD OUT*
DESCRIPTION:Note: This event is SOLD OUT. If you’d like to be added to a waiting list for this or future chainsaw safety trainings\, please email Carol Grayshaw at cgrawshaw@weconservepa.org.\nWhether your woods are big or small\, there may come a time when you need to operate a chainsaw. What’s the safest way to go about it? Attendees of this course will be part of the decision-making process on chainsaw operation. Participants will learn about the required steps to safely operate a chainsaw\, basic maintenance of the chainsaw\, and the equipment needed to do so. We’ll talk through the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) required for chainsaw use. Everyone will have the opportunity to assist with a hazard analysis of a standing tree: what to look for\, how to approach the situation\, the best tools to have in your toolkit\, and if necessary\, when to walk away and leave the job to someone more qualified.  This course will educate you on how to create a tree-cutting plan and follow that plan to a safe conclusion. The safe use of a battery-powered chainsaw will be demonstrated and discussed as part of this course. \n  \n		Agenda & Info\n \n  \n\nPresenter:\nMike Powell | Penn State University Cooperative Extension \nMike Powell has been conducting chainsaw training for Penn State for over 15 years. Prior to instruction\, he worked as a logger and arborist. At Penn State\, he teaches a semester-long course on chainsaw safety and operation\, along with chainsaw training for federal\, state\, local municipalities\, and volunteer fire departments. Mike has completed all four levels of the Game of Logging chainsaw training and is an instructor for the PA Bureau of Forestry Wildland Fire Chainsaw course. \nHost/Partner:\nLancaster Conservancy \nLancaster Conservancy is an accredited nonprofit land trust that protects and restores natural lands for future generations. Since their founding in 1969\, the Conservancy has saved over 10\,000 acres of land to protect the ecosystems and landscapes upon which they depend for food\, clean water\, clean air\, economic and public health\, and the restoration of the soul and spirit. They manage the lands they own in 50 nature preserves and care for over 45 miles of hiking trails. The preserves\, located in Lancaster County as well as along the Susquehanna River in York County\, are open to the public free of charge 365 days a year. \n 
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/chainsaw-safety-course/
CATEGORIES:Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T141500
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
CREATED:20221216T210959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T212309Z
UID:18778-1678194000-1678198500@weconservepa.org
SUMMARY:How Protected Are Municipal Parks and Open Space and How Do You Ensure Permanence? (PA CLE)
DESCRIPTION:People rely on their parks and other public open spaces as secure\, unfailing places for rest\, renewal\, and relief from everyday stresses. But just how permanent are they?\nAnd what are permissible and impermissible uses of the land? Join this session to learn about the different protections afforded to local parks and open spaces under Pennsylvania law and steps your community can take to strengthen these protections. We will discuss the various factors that come into play: state statutes\, the PA Constitution\, state deed restrictions\, etc. We will also review tools\, including declarations of public trust\, for ensuring the permanence of these lands. [Eligible for 1 substantive CLE credit] \n  \n		Register\n \n  \nPresenters:\n  \nAndy Loza | Executive Director\, WeConservePA \nLoza has served since 2000 as executive director of WeConservePA where he leads public policy initiatives\, writes and edits technical guidance\, and implements various assistance\, training\, and education programs to advance conservation. Previously he served as a land trust executive director; led conservation\, planning\, trail\, and development initiatives for county government; and consulted on environmental policy. He holds degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and Lehigh University. \n  \nH. Fintan McHugh\, Esq. | Petrikin\, Wellman\, Damico\, Brown\, & Petrosa \nFintan McHugh joined Petrikin\, Wellman\, Damico\, Brown\, & Petrosa in 2000 after working in the litigation section of a larger Philadelphia firm. He has tried cases throughout Pennsylvania and has successfully handled many appeals in the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court\, Superior Court and Supreme Court. He focuses his practice on the areas of civil litigation\, real estate law and zoning/land development. He has handled hundreds of leasing and litigation matters for some of the region’s largest commercial landlords and has represented a broad spectrum of developers and landowners in zoning and land development applications. Mr. McHugh is admitted in Pennsylvania and New Jersey as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and Boston University School of Law.
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/how-protected-are-municipal-parks-and-open-space-and-how-do-you-ensure-permanence/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T105000
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
CREATED:20221206T203455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T203455Z
UID:18716-1677578400-1677581400@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230226
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
CREATED:20220803T134344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T220228Z
UID:18033-1677283200-1677369599@weconservepa.org
SUMMARY:EAC Network Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration closed\nThe 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. This year’s EAC Network Conference will be held February 25\, 2023\, 9am – 3:30pm as a virtual event. \n  \nRegistration Deadline: Friday February 24\, 5pm\nConference: Saturday February 25\, 9am-3:30pm\n  \n		Agenda\n \n\n\nThank You to Our Planning Committee Members\nCarol L. Armstrong\, Ph.D. | Chair\, Charlestown Township EAC\, Penn State University Extension\, Master Watershed Stewards for Chester and Delaware Counties\nJanet Krevenas | Newtown Square EAC and Secretary\, Bird Town Pennsylvania \nShannon Pendleton | Solebury Township EAC\nLynn Rothman | Chair\, Bethlehem City EAC\nHeidi Shiver | Doylestown Township EAC and President\, Bird Town Pennsylvania\nJenny Tompkins | PennFuture \n 
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/eac-network-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T105000
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
CREATED:20221209T211650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T211833Z
UID:18738-1677146400-1677149400@weconservepa.org
SUMMARY:Winter Trail Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:WeConservePA will host a virtual roundtable to discuss planning\, maintenance\, and stewardship of trails. This is an opportunity for people to share issues and seek solutions\, to share what is happening on their trails\, and to identify resource and training needs. The topics of discussion will be determined by the participants. \nRSVP or propose discussion topics and priorities in advance to cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org.
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/winter-trail-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T111500
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
CREATED:20221122T155554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T190957Z
UID:18688-1675332900-1675336500@weconservepa.org
SUMMARY:Keeping Pennsylvania’s Privately-Owned Forests Intact and Working: Opportunities for Land Conservation
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. \n  \nSince its inception in 2011\, the James C. Finley Center for Private Forests at Penn State has conducted applied research and education programs to understand privately-owned forests and engage with forest landowners of the state. With the most recent forest landowner survey\, we have new insights into landowner values\, attitudes\, and behaviors\, as well as understanding of their plans for the future of their land. This presentation will cover some highlights of the survey along with research on goals for the future and opportunities for the land conservation community to support shared values of protecting forestland for future generations. \n  \nAllyson B. Muth | Director\, James C. Finley Center for Private Forests at Penn State.\nAllyson Brownlee Muth began at Penn State in 2004 working with the Pennsylvania Forest Stewards Volunteer Program and conducting outreach to forest landowners across the state (and beyond). She is now an assistant research professor and the director of the James C. Finley Center for Private Forests at Penn State. Allyson has degrees in forestry and an Ed.D. with an emphasis in Collaborative Learning. She has worked in the forest industry and for private consulting firms and has a strong interest in peer learning and in creating dialogue to advance understanding of forest stewardship issues and opportunities. \n  \n		Register
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/keeping-pennsylvanias-privately-owned-forests-intact-and-working-opportunities-for-land-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
CREATED:20230110T210059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T140452Z
UID:18859-1675170000-1675173600@weconservepa.org
SUMMARY:The 2023 Farm Bill: How Land Trust Leaders Can Best Advocate
DESCRIPTION:The federal Farm Bill\, which funds farmland preservation and conservation practices on farms\, is up for renewal in 2023. You have the opportunity to advocate for funding and technical programs that better meet the needs of both your organization and others nationwide. \nIs your land trust planning for the 2023 Farm Bill? Do you have questions about how your land trust can best advocate for policies that support your work and goals? Join We Conserve PA for a presentation and Q&A session with Land Trust Alliance Government Relations experts who will share information and resources to keep land trust community priorities top of mind as lawmakers build the next Farm Bill. \nWhat you’ll gain: \n\nThe latest intel on Congressional progress on preparations for the next Farm Bill;\nAn overview of current Alliance Farm Bill recommendations;\nInformation on how to join the Alliance Farm Bill Working Group; and\,\nInformation on the Alliance Farm Bill resources.\n\n  \n		Register\n \n\nSpeakers:\nLori Faeth\, Senior Government Relations Director\, Land Trust Alliance. \nLori Faeth joined the Land Trust Alliance in 2017 and serves as the Senior Government Relations Director. In her role\, Lori oversees the Government Relations team in advancing strategies and securing public funding to support land conservation. She also works to build and maintain relationships with elected officials\, federal agencies\, and other key partners\, while leading efforts across Alliance departments. She is a veteran of both federal and state government as well as nonprofit organizations. Lori joined the Alliance after serving as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Interior where she was responsible for advancing the Department’s cross-cutting and multi-stakeholder domestic and international policy issues. In this role she oversaw five offices and served in leadership roles on inter-agency bodies including Co-Chair of the National Ocean Council Steering Committee and Co-Chair of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force. \nNikki Nesbary\, Manager of NRCS Programs\, Land Trust Alliance. \nNikki Nesbary is committed to fostering connections\, building power\, and cultivating equitable spaces where people\, communities\, and organizations grow and thrive. She joined the Land Trust Alliance in 2018 and currently serves as Manager for NRCS Programs. In this role\, she serves as a liaison to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and resource to land trusts who utilize Farm Bill programs. Her work includes managing in-person and virtual convenings\, summits\, and working groups to advance policies that help the land trust community effectively conserve lands and support the communities they serve. Nikki brings expertise in program administration\, policy\, governance\, and facilitation. She is also a singer/songwriter and long-time leader in SongRise\, a women’s social justice a cappella group\, and is a member of the DC Labor Chorus. Nikki is a graduate of Oakland University and American University. \n 
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/land-trust-alliance-perspectives-on-the-2023-farm-bill/
LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
CREATED:20221122T163236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T163236Z
UID:18690-1674565200-1674570600@weconservepa.org
SUMMARY:Getting the Most Value from Fundraising Events
DESCRIPTION:Most organizations use events as part of their fundraising program. For some\, a signature event is their fundraising program. The upside is that events can help us raise a lot of money in a concentrated period. Plus\, the transactional nature of event-based fundraising feels good. It takes us off the hook for “asking.” The downside is the opportunity cost\, which is very difficult to measure. Events can also be difficult to scale. How are we to think about the role events should play? Is this the best way to raise money? \n  \nThere are three different kinds of fundraising events: \n\nDirect fundraising like dinners\, auctions\, etc.;\nRecognition events\, like award ceremonies; and\,\nInformational events\, like project tours\, to cultivate individual donor interest and support.\n\n  \nMany organizations concentrate on only one. In this session\, we’ll take a close look at all three. We’ll talk about planning\, collecting sponsors\, measuring their relative success\, and tweaking them to keep them fresh. The base presentation will feature David Allen\, Development for Conservation\, but we’ll leave plenty of time to learn from each other as well. \n  \nSpeaker: \nDavid Allen | Development for Conservation \nDevelopment for Conservation assists conservation organizations raising money from individual donors by improving renewal\, cultivation\, and major gift systems. David Allen brings more than 30 years experience to the practice\, including thirteen with The Nature Conservancy. He has devoted his professional career to helping conservation organizations and land trusts pursue excellence in all aspects of their conservation endeavors. David is a skilled seminar presenter\, particularly in major gift fundraising. Specialties include development audits\, board training\, and campaigns. \n  \n		Register
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/getting-the-most-value-from-fundraising-events/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T105000
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
CREATED:20220909T192410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T192410Z
UID:18196-1669716000-1669719000@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. RSVP or propose discussion topics and priorities in advance to cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org.
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/land-protection-and-stewardship-roundtable/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T194500
DTSTAMP:20260619T054808
CREATED:20220613T190411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T204738Z
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SUMMARY:Grants – Finding\, Writing\, and Managing – Oh My! (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Join WeConservePA in welcoming guest speaker Joanne Walker for a two-part workshop series on grant finding\, grant writing\, and grant management for Environmental Advisory Councils. Learn more about the process of identifying grant opportunities\, the application process\, and what to do if you are successful in obtaining a grant for your municipality.  Participants should plan to attend both parts 1 & 2. \nWe will cover the specifics of: \n\nHow municipalities typically apply for and manage grants\,\nFinding grant opportunities for your EAC and community\,\nWriting the application\, and\nHow to manage a grant once awarded.\n\nEach evening will consist of a presentation and plenty of time for questions! \nPart 1: November 9\, 6:30-7:45pm\nPart 2: November 16\, 6:30-7:45pm  \n  \n		Register\n \n  \nSpeakers\nJoanne Walker has been an environmental and land use attorney for over 35 years. She is also an adjunct associate professor in Temple University’s City and Regional Planning and Community Development programs\, teaching courses in Planning Law\, Nonprofit Management\, and Grant Writing for over 15 years. Joanne received her law degree and a Masters in Public Administration from Syracuse University and her undergraduate degree from LaSalle University. She is also a member of the Upper Gwynedd Township Environmental Advisory Council. \nBrandon Ford is the Assistant Township Manager of Springfield Township (Montgomery County\, PA) and serves as the principal grant writer and administrator for the Township. He is also an Executive Board Member of the Montgomery County Consortium of Communities\, Co-Chair of the Wissahickon Clean Water Partnership\, and Chair of the Montgomery County Resiliency Partnership. Brandon received a Masters in Public Administration from Villanova University\, a Masters of Profession Studies in Community and Economic Development and his undergraduate degree from the Pennsylvania State University. He is also the staff liaison to the Springfield Township Environmental Advisory Commission. \n  \nThis event is made possible with support from:
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/grants-finding-writing-and-managing-oh-my-part-2/
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