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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T110000
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230429
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T134500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T140000
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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
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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/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T141500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T105000
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
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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/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230226
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
CREATED:20220803T134344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T220228Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T105000
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
CREATED:20221209T211650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T211833Z
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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/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T111500
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CREATED:20221122T155554Z
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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/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
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/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T105000
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T194500
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
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/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T194500
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
CREATED:20220613T190408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T204825Z
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SUMMARY:Grants – Finding\, Writing\, and Managing – Oh My! (Part 1)
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-1/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T163000
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
CREATED:20220629T195020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T003442Z
UID:17870-1666427400-1666456200@weconservepa.org
SUMMARY:EAC Network Fall Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The EAC Network Fall Gathering will be held Saturday\, October 22 at the Haverford Community and Environmental Center\, 9000 Parkview Dr\, Haverford\, PA 19041 [Map It]. \nJoin fellow environmental advisory council (EAC) members\, municipal staff\, and others interested in the work of EACs for a full day of training\, networking\, and fun! \n  \n		Download Program\n 		Online Agenda\n \n  \nPhoto credit: Haverford Township Recreation Department \nEvent Hosts\nHaverford Township EAC\nHaverford Township Recreation Department \nEvent Committee\nPeter Puglionesi\, Committee Chair | Haverford Township EAC\nMelisa Romano | Haverford Township EAC\nJoy Baxter | Haverford Township EAC\nEileen Motola | Haverford Township Recreation Department\nRebecca Yurkovich | Delaware County Office of Sustainability\nFrancine Locke | Delaware County Office of Sustainability\nRachael Griffith | Chester County Planning Commission\nJon Lesher | Montgomery County Planning Commission
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/eac-network-fall-gathering/
LOCATION:Haverford Community and Environmental Center\, 9000 Parkview Dr.\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
CREATED:20220728T132415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T172323Z
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SUMMARY:Securing Grants from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)
DESCRIPTION:Cynthia Carrow\, Vice President of Government and Community Relations for Western Pennsylvania Conservancy will share the Conservancy’s experience in meeting the requirements and securing grants through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). Funding from RACP is provided for the acquisition and construction of regional economic\, cultural\, civic\, recreational\, and historical improvement projects that generate substantial increases or maintain current levels of employment\, tax revenues\, or other measures of economic activity. RACP is administered by the Office of the Budget. Western Pennsylvania Conservancy secured three RACP grants for Fallingwater: structural improvement of the house\, various preservation improvements\, and expansion of visitor parking lots. \nAn approximately 30-minute presentation will be followed by discussion and Q&A. \n  \n		Register\n \n  \nThis event is made possible with support from 
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/securing-grants-from-the-redevelopment-assistance-capital-program-racp/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
CREATED:20220124T151448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T171726Z
UID:17139-1665082800-1665088200@weconservepa.org
SUMMARY:How to Engage with Municipal Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Join WeConservePA and Bird Town PA for a workshop designed to give EAC members\, bird town leaders\, watershed stewards\, and others a primer on the structure and function of Pennsylvania government. We’ll start with the basics: \n\nAn overview of the forms of government in Pennsylvania (state\, county\, municipal\, school districts)\nHow municipalities are structured\nThe role of state\, county\, and municipal government in relation to the environment\nRoles within the municipal government (elected officials\, appointed board\, staff)\n\nWe’ll then dive deeper into how you can use this information to engage and communicate more effectively on behalf of the environment. \n  \n		Register\n \n  \nPresenter\nSteve Nelson | Director of Planning and Government Relations for Eastwick Solutions (former director of the Montgomery County Planning Commission)\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. \n  \nThis event is made possible with support from:
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/how-to-engage-with-municipal-leaders/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T143000
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
CREATED:20220719T144720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T184710Z
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SUMMARY:Part 2: Lawn Conversion and Green Infrastructure–Why and How?
DESCRIPTION:Join WeConservePA and guest speakers from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)\, Bureau of Forestry\, Rural and Community Forestry section for a two-part presentation on the whys and how-to’s of lawn conversion and green infrastructure. \nStaff from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council will review how meadows can be integrated into the built environments of our cities and towns. The presentation will include tips and strategies on (1) how to communicate benefits with neighbors and stakeholders\, and (2) how to overcome barriers like weed ordinances\, aesthetics concerns\, and common misconceptions about lawn conversion. \nThis presentation follows-up on Part 1\, which addressed lawn conversion funding and technical assistance\, along with the basics of designing and implementing projects. \n		Register\n \nSpeakers\nSusan Myerov | Susan Myerov\, AICP joined PEC in 2013 as Watersheds Program Director\, where she leads PEC’s watershed program strategy and stormwater management education programs. Myerov has over 25 years of experience in public\, private\, and non-profit organizations\, concentrating on watershed\, land use\, and open space planning projects. \nPaul Racette | Paul Racette has worked as the Pennsylvania Environmental Council’s (PEC) Watershed Programs Manager for the Southeast office since 2006. Racette has over 30 years of environmental science experience with federal agencies\, private consulting groups\, and educational/nonprofit organizations. \nDiana Maher | Diana joined the PEC team in February 2022 to support the clean water programs\, focusing on stormwater management and restoration. Before joining PEC\, Diana worked as the Education Coordinator for Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area\, where she developed and organized environmental education programming for different audiences in the heritage area. \nThis event is made possible with support from:
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/part-2-lawn-conversion-and-green-infrastructure-why-and-how/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T141500
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
CREATED:20220601T155534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T171622Z
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SUMMARY:Drones and Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join WeConservePA for first an update on advances in drone technology and then a roundtable conversation around their utility in conservation work. \nGuest speaker Merlin Benner\, Founder and CEO of Wildlife Specialists\, LLC\, is a certified wildlife biologist with a broad range of experience in the use of drones. He has worked for both the Pennsylvania Game Commission and DCNR. He will share up-to-date information on available technology\, review training and licensing requirements\, and address ecological concerns around drone use. Following the presentation\, we will open the floor to discussion\, giving participants the chance to share how they or their organizations currently use drone technology and their thoughts on potential future use. \nRegistrants can propose questions or topics of interest to be prioritized for discussion during the roundtable. Send them to cgrayshaw@WeConservePA.org ASAP but no later than September 22. \n  \n		Register\n \n  \nThis event is made possible with support from:
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/drones-and-conservation/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221003
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
CREATED:20220815T192022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T164129Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy Lands Week 2022
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Lands Week is all about leveraging additional volunteer support for public lands to encourage public engagement and stewardship. WeConservePA is a partner for Healthy Lands Week 2022–we encourage all our partners to familiarize themselves with the activities being planned and\, if possible\, create a volunteer opportunity of their own. Healthy Lands Week is a statewide initiative to strengthen volunteer activities and raise awareness of stewardship of public lands. Through clean-up and beautification events\, invasive species removal and maintenance projects\, volunteer recognitions\, and other initiatives\, it is an annual “rallying cry” for public stewardship of public lands\, parks and open spaces in Pennsylvania. This year’s impactful event runs from National Public Lands Day on September 24 through A Walk in Penn’s Woods Day on October 2. Healthy Lands Week also supports Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Pick Up Pennsylvania initiative.
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/healthy-lands-week-2023/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T143000
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
CREATED:20220719T144154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T184735Z
UID:17934-1663765200-1663770600@weconservepa.org
SUMMARY:Part 1: Lawn Conversion and Green Infrastructure–Why and How?
DESCRIPTION:Join WeConservePA and guest speakers from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)\, Bureau of Forestry\, Rural and Community Forestry section for a two-part presentation on the whys and how-to’s of lawn conversion and green infrastructure. \nDCNR launched its Lawn Conversion program in 2020. Born out of the Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts\, this statewide program’s goal is to improve water quality through converting mowed grass lawn areas to either forest or meadow\, both of which help to improve infiltration and remove pollutants in stormwater runoff. In this session\, we will cover how the lawn conversion program was envisioned and how it is currently operating\, how DCNR is working to make lawn conversion funding and technical assistance available to partner organizations working with landowners in Pennsylvania\, the basics of designing and implementing lawn conversion projects\, and the challenges that come with converting lawn to meadow or forest. \n		Register\n \nSpeakers\nTeddi Stark | Teddi Stark is the Watershed Forestry Program Manager with DCNR Bureau of Forestry. Teddi helps to develop strategies for scaling-up riparian forest buffer and lawn conversion implementation work in PA. The purpose of the Watershed Forestry program is to improve water quality in PA while simultaneously realizing the many co-benefits of reforesting streamsides and converting mowed grass lawns to new forests or native meadows.  Teddi lives in Harrisburg with her husband and two dogs and enjoys hiking and traveling with them whenever she is not working. \nKelsey Mummert | Kelsey is the Lawn Conversion Program Coordinator with the PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry. She blends her passions for natural areas and people to support Pennsylvanians in converting lawns to woods and meadows. \n  \nPart 2: Lawn Conversion and Green Infrastructure–Why and How? \n  \nThis event is made possible with support from:
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/part-1-lawn-conversion-and-green-infrastructure-why-and-how/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="WeConservePA":MAILTO:info@weconservepa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
CREATED:20220505T164737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T204311Z
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SUMMARY:Leave No Trace Trainer Course
DESCRIPTION:WORKSHOP FULL\nPlease email cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org to be added to the wait list.\nThe Leave No Trace Trainer Course emphasizes the skills and techniques essential to Leave No Trace minimum impact outdoor recreation practices and education. This two-day introductory course is designed to develop participant understanding of the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace and teach techniques for confidently conveying low impact skills and their benefits. The course will be taught by staff from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and will incorporate both classroom and outdoor lessons\, discussions\, demonstrations\, and activities. Participants will develop a firm understanding of the resource and social impacts facing recreation areas today and leave with a better understanding of how to begin to address these impacts.  Upon completion of the course\, participants will be qualified to teach Leave No Trace Awareness Workshops. \n  \n		Event Page\n \n  \nWorkshop Leaders\nMarian Orlousky\nMarian Orlousky is the Director of Science and Stewardship for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC). She is a Pennsylvania native and the current Leave No Trace State Advocate for PA. She became a Leave No Trace Master Educator in 2014 and has been instructing backcountry courses ever since. Marian works trail-wide for the ATC on resource stewardship and landscape protection issues. Her work includes aspects of habitat restoration\, visual resource protection\, and visitor use management. Marian has a B.A. in Biology from Juniata College and a Masters in Ecology from the SUNY-Environmental Science and Forestry. \nRyan Seltzer\nRyan Seltzer has been working for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy for eight years leading backcountry work trips and land stewardship activities along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. He is a trained Leave No Trace Master Educator and specializes in long distance backpacking. Ryan has completed over 3\,000 miles of long-distance trails including a thru hike of the AT in 2009. His interests include off trail orienteering\, documenting native species and foraging for wild edibles. Ryan is passionate about sharing his skills\, views and knowledge with others and looks forward to teaching Leave No Trace principles and techniques with you all. \n  \nThank You to Event Partners\n       \n  \nThis event is made possible with support from: \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/leave-no-trace-trainer-course/
LOCATION:Rushton Conservation Center\, 915 Delchester Rd\, Newtown Square\, Pennsylvania\, 19073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
CREATED:20220217T161505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T171410Z
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SUMMARY:Personal Injury Liability: RULWA Provides Protection
DESCRIPTION:The Recreational Use of Land and Water Act (RULWA) offers protection from personal injury lawsuits to landowners who allow their land to be used without charge for recreational purposes. After recent amendments\, the courts have begun to construe the law more broadly to recognize immunities even when the land has some “development” on it\, such as playgrounds. Some recent cases have dealt with government owned land which has its own immunity statute which can be used in conjunction with the RULWA. WeConservePA has resources explaining the law\, but many people don’t know it exists. Explaining that the law exists is sometimes necessary for both landowners and their advisors\, like their attorneys or insurance agents\, to feel comfortable allowing their land to be used for trails or outdoor events. At the same time\, it’s unclear whether the law protects volunteers or park friends groups\, and amendments have been proposed to add them. Understanding the law and recent cases “explaining” it will help us use the law better and to be more effective in advocating for changes. (1 CLE hour) \n  \n		Register\n \n  \nKate Harper\, Timoney Knox LLP \nCatherine M. (Kate) Harper\, a partner at Timoney Knox since 1997\, was also a member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly in the House of Representatives\, representing eastern Montgomery County for eighteen years. She chaired the House Local Government Committee. Ms. Harper has a general litigation practice\, but focuses on land use (particularly municipal\, conservation and zoning law) and real estate in Southeastern Pennsylvania. She handles commercial litigation\, contract disputes and employment law matters for entrepreneurs\, families and small businesses. \nShe has argued before the United States Supreme Court\, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals\, all of the Pennsylvania appellate courts and the county courts in southeastern Pennsylvania. \nKate represents local governments\, zoning boards and land development applicants. She also represents land trusts\, landowners and conservancies in preservation projects and drafting and enforcing of conservation easements. \n  \nThis event is made possible with support from:
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/personal-injury-liability-rulwa-provides-protection/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
CREATED:20220729T195217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T204833Z
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SUMMARY:Program Planning Session – Communications and Development
DESCRIPTION:WeConservePA is holding a programming planning session to identify education priorities for 2023 and beyond in the areas of communications and outreach & development. Please come with your thoughts and ideas for conference and stand-alone workshops\, roundtables\, presentations\, and other activities that you/your organization could benefit from or that you could lead. Also\, we will cover needs and interests in new model documents and guides. Reach out to cgrayshaw@WeConservePA.org with questions or to RSVP.
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/program-planning-session-communications-and-development/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260531T162450
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T204906Z
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SUMMARY:Program Planning Session – Trails and Outdoor Recreation
DESCRIPTION:WeConservePA is holding a programming planning session to identify education priorities for 2023 and beyond in the areas of trails and outdoor recreation. Please come with your thoughts and ideas for conference and stand-alone workshops\, roundtables\, presentations\, and other activities that you/your organization could benefit from or that you could lead. Also\, we will cover needs and interests in new model documents and guides. Reach out to cgrayshaw@WeConservePA.org with questions or to RSVP.
URL:https://weconservepa.org/event/program-planning-session-trails-and-outdoor-recreation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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