Stay connected with the latest updates, announcements, and stories from the Lumber Heritage Region. Our news page is your go-to source for insights into ongoing projects, upcoming events, grant opportunities, and key achievements across the region.
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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Additional Grant Opportunities
"If you really want to take an in-depth look at what matters to the members of your community and create a stronger, more cohesive community, Heart & Soul is the way to go.” Thom Harnett, Former State Legislator and Mayor, Gardiner, Maine Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) and our supporting organization the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) currently administer several mini grant programs. Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
SRBC offers a mini grant in its Stream & Watershed Enhancement Grant Program to support local organizations dedicated to the health and wellness of our Basin’s waterways. This program supports the advancement of outdoor recreation, conservation, trail projects, and programs... Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
The Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant round aims to support the advancement of regional outdoor recreation, conservation, and trail projects and programs within the Susquehanna Greenway. This program supports the advancement of outdoor recreation, conservation, trail projec... Read more
News & Updates
The Lumber Heritage Region (LHR) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Mini Grant Program. This annual funding opportunity supports projects that celebrate, preserve, and promote the rich lumbering heritage of northwestern and north central Penns... Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
POWR strives to support your efforts to restore, protect, and celebrate Pennsylvania’s rivers and watersheds. Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Environmental Education Grant Opportunities Read more
News & Updates
On May 6th, 2026 the LHR recognized 25 years since its designation as a Pennsylvania State Heritage area with a celebration dinner. Read more
News & Updates
May 2026 Education & Outreach Updates Read more
Classes & Learning Opportunities
The Lumber Heritage Region is partnering with multiple agencies and partners including Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA), and Penn State Extension Elk/Cameron 4-H to bring the region a Teen Conservation Camp for ages 15-17... Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
U.S. Forest Service announces funding opportunity to strengthen forest products economy, forest sector jobs.. This program supports the advancement of outdoor recreation, conservation, trail projects, and programs within the Susquehanna Greenway’s 22 counties: Bradford, C... Read more
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