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Pennsylvania’s forests are vast and beautiful. For thousands of years these forests have provided communities with vital natural resources. Today, we continue to rely on them for countless everyday commodities. While our dependence on healthy forests has remained consistent, our... Read more
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Before the arrival of William Penn and his Quaker colonists in 1682, up to 90 percent of what is now Pennsylvania was covered with woods: more than 31,000 square miles of eastern white pine, eastern hemlock, and a mix of hardwoods. The forests near the three original counties, P... Read more
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LUMBERING AND TANNING IN TIOGA COUNTY The lumbering business of Tioga county can be divided into two eras. The first extended from 1800 to 1865 and we shall denominate it the White Pine era. The first lumbering to any extend was carried on at or near Lawrenceville, on the Ti... Read more
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In the Heart of the Forest: Jennifer Tubbs The forest has always been a place of roots and connection—where trees stand stronger together, their branches intertwining, their roots deepening the soil for future generations. For Jennifer (Matlack) Tubbs, retired teacher, volun... Read more
Classes & Learning Opportunities
🌍 More Visitors, More Stories, More Fun – Don’t Miss This! ❓Quick question: What if your organization could open its doors to millions more potential visitors—just by broadening who you invite in? 📣Here’s the scoop: Did you know that in the U.S., nearly 42% of travelers ide... Read more
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What do you think Cameron, Clearfield, Potter County needs most? 🏠 Housing 💵 Living Wage Jobs 🧒 Childcare 🍽 Restaurants 🛍 Retail ❓ Something else! Share your thoughts by taking the community survey! bit.ly/pa-marketstudy Hard copies of the survey are also available ... Read more
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🚨🌲Lumber Heritage Region Mini Grant 2025/2026 Program NOW OPEN!🌲🚨 Do you have a project idea that celebrates, preserves, or promotes the Lumber Heritage in our Region? Now is your chance! ✅ Up to $5,000 available (with 50/50 match) ✅ Open to nonprofits, municipalities, sch... Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
LEWISBURG, PA – The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program. This program supports the advancement of outdoor recreation, conservation, trail projects, and programs within the Susqueha... Read more
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THE HISTORY OF LOLETA January 30, 2020 -Article and photos courtesy of Bob Imhoff This area has been recently nominated and accepted onto the National Register of Historic Places. The area was once a bustling logging town, established in 1889, with over 600 inhabitants. T... Read more
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THE HISTORY OF COOK FOREST When the Europeans arrived in the area in the 1700s, the Seneca Nation of the Iroquois Confederacy used this area as hunting grounds. In 1757, the Proprietary Council of Pennsylvania sent Moravian missionary Christian Frederick Post to convince the Sen... Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Shapiro Administration announced $2.1 million in new investments to expand and improve all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and snowmobile trails and facilities across Pennsylvania — strengthening the Commonwealth’s $19 billion outdoor recreation industry and boo... Read more
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The Simon Cameron Bell Rings On The Simon Cameron bell at the Cameron County Courthouse has been ringing faithfully for over 150 years. Donated in 1863 by Cameron, the bell has long been a local symbol of community and continuity. Over time, though, its story became muddled... Read more
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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
Jefferson County
New Interpretive Panel Honors Lumber Heritage at DuBois VFW Post 813 DuBois, PA – The DuBois Area Historical Society, with support from the Lumber Heritage Region (LHR) Mini Grant Program, has completed the installation of the Sidney Fuller Lumber Mill Interpretive Panel at th... Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection GRANT OPPORTUNITES It’s here! The 2026 DEP Environmental Education Grants are OPEN! Educators, schools, conservation districts, nonprofits, and even local businesses can now apply for funding to help people of all ages learn... Read more
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