A Catalyst For Community Improvement
Driving the resources, conservation and development of projects for Northwestern Pennsylvania since 1964
Serving 8 counties of northwestern Pa: Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango and Warren.
Sue Nielsen hired as incoming Executive Director
Sue was hired in February 2024 and started work at Penn Soil in March, training with current Executive Director Wes Ramsey. Wes is planning to retire later next year. Sue has been learning the operational aspects of the organization and initiating some new projects. She is interested in hearing about new project ideas from the 8 counties we serve. Visit the post on the Blog page for more info on Sue's background.
Annual Nature Art Showcase & Sale set for February 7-8, 2025
Penn Soil RC&D will once again partner with the Council on Greenways & Trails to plan and co-host the ninth annual Nature Art Showcase -held February 7-8, 2025 at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin, PA. This is a free event for the public. For more info or to register your artwork click this link to the Council of Greenway & Trails website for full details.
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First Annual Outdoor Safety Day
The first FREE annual Outdoor Safety Day hosted by Penn Soil RC&D Council is scheduled for Sat., Sept. 28, 2024, from 10 am - 3 pm, rain or shine (severe weather date - Sat., Oct. 5). This year's event will take place at Kinzua Beach on National Public Lands Day. Topics include kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, hiking, camping, outdoor burning, motorboating, geocaching and more!
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Come out and help Smokey Bear celebrate his 80th birthday along with staff and volunteers from Penn Soil RC&D, Warren YMCA, DCNR,
Allegheny National Forest, Trout Unlimited, US Army Corp of Engineers, Chapman State Park, the Clarendon VFD, the Allegheny Outdoor Club and more!
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Coaches from Special Olympics will also be on hand to present information on their program,
to answer questions from folks interested in participating as an athlete, volunteering or becoming a coach. Agencies participating will also have information for folks with disabilities.
The Glade Swift Water Rescue team is scheduled to attend as well and demonstrate water rescue scenarios. Visit the blog page for more information!
Penn Soil RC&D Council and the Conewango Creek Watershed Association (CCWA) are working on the planning and raising money to remove the fallen tree (strainer) hazards from a section of the Conewango Creek Water Trail that has become almost impassable for novice, recreational paddlers. Initial work has been done to open up a safe channel for paddlers but more work is needed to remove additional trees and stabilize the banks.
The Toy Shoppe of Warren, PA celebrates
it's 25th Anniversary!
Home of the St. Louis Arch - Warren, Pa
