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From celebrating our timber heritage to sharing conservation successes and educational initiatives, we bring you the highlights that keep our community thriving. Whether you’re a partner, educator, historian, or outdoor enthusiast, there’s always something new to discover in the LHR.
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News & Updates
The Heart of the Forest: Extraordinary Volunteers in the Lumber Heritage Featuring Larry Bussard Larry Bussard was born and raised in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania, across the street from his current residence on Route 954. Larry spent over 40 years living and working outsi... Read more
News & Updates
Danville resident Van Wagner has achieved something unprecedented. The agricultural science teacher, arborist, forester and folk artist recently completed a mission to climb the highest tree on the highest mountain in each of the Commonwealth’s 67 counties to bring awareness t... Read more
Education
Nestled within the wilderness of Cameron County, Pennsylvania, a dedicated conservationist and photographer has spent years advocating for one of North America’s most elusive raptors—the Eastern Golden Eagle. Randy Flament, originally from Monongahela, Pennsylvania, found his cal... Read more
Attractions
Each April, International Dark Sky Week draws attention to an often-overlooked issue: light pollution. This global observance, that happened this year from April 21–28, is a time to reflect on the beauty of a starry sky, the importance of natural darkness, and how our nighttime l... Read more
Heritage
During the era of the Great Depression, many young men left school to help support their families. Traditional educational paths were disrupted for countless individuals. The Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC), launched in 1933 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal,... Read more
News & Updates
Mary Hosmer: A Steward of the Land and a Champion for Wildlife Some people see the forest as a place of quiet beauty, a retreat from the rush of everyday life. Others, like Mary Hosmer, see it as something more—a living, evolving landscape that requires care, advocacy, and a... Read more
News & Updates
The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership is dedicated to helping our communities create, remember, and share stories and experiences of the river. To celebrate their upcoming 25th anniversary in service of this goal, they announced the beginning of their latest project: a coffee tab... Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation assists local governments and recreation and conservation organizations with funding for projects related to: Parks Recreation Conservation Applications for the department’s Commun... Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
America250PA, with generous funding support from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania Legislature, is proud to award $1 million in grant funding across two grant periods during our 2024-25 Fiscal Year. The Semiquincentennial Grants are intended to create, uplif... Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) offers various funding, grant, education and resources to offer. Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
U.S. Department of Agriculture | Rural Development has various grant opportunities available. BioPerferred Program Business Programs Community Facilities Programs Energy Programs Multifamily & Single Family Housing Programs Telecommunications Programs Water... Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
AgConnect can help offset the cost of training for eligible forest/wood products & ag-related employers/trainees with a reimbursement of up to 50% of the course cost. Funding is provided through grants by the PA Department of Labor and Industry, the PA Departme... Read more
Classes & Learning Opportunities
AHUG will host the Susan Swanson Memorial Internship Program again this year, providing an exciting internship opportunity for a 10-week program in 2025 (May-July). The selected candidate will operate from the central hub of the AHUG office in Kane, PA, working on landscape invas... Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
The Recreation and Parks Technical Assistance Program (RecTAP) is a statewide technical assistance service designed to help organizations receive expert advice on recreation, park, and trail issues. It is funded through DCNR and administered by the Pennsylvania Recreation & Park ... Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
These DCNR grant programs fund projects that help municipalities, counties, multi-municipal partnerships, and council of governments to increase local capacity for recreation, parks, and conservation. Read more
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