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Established in 1972 through community activism in Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood, the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge is the nation’s first urban national wildlife refuge. Today, it serves as a model for community engagement and climate resilience, partnering with local organizations and the City of Philadelphia to expand wetlands and reduce flooding through nature-based solutions. This […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resource's Urban and Community Forestry Program provides technical and financial assistance to communities to help care for their public trees. Come learn more about community forestry, how to care for a life cycle of a tree, funding opportunities, and ways to make a difference to the trees in […]
WeConservePA and event host Montgomery County Department of Sustainability invite Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) members, municipal leaders and staff, and community partners—a one-day, in-person education and networking event to support local environmental initiatives. The event will take place on Saturday, October 24 at the Retreat Center to St. Thomas, Whitemarsh in Fort Washington, PA. Visit […]
Pennsylvania municipalities have opportunities to protect parks, farms, natural areas, and other open space for their local communities. Join municipal leaders, staff, elected officials, volunteers, and conservation partners for this inaugural event focused on strengthening local open space protection efforts. The program features two educational tracks: one designed to help municipalities effectively administer existing open space protection programs, […]
The Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference is Pennsylvania’s premier networking, training, and inspirational event for people working to conserve land.
