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.
Explore our news updates and join us as we continue to honor the past and build a sustainable future for Pennsylvania’s lumber legacy.
News & Updates
In the Heart of the Forest: Extraordinary Volunteers in the Lumber Heritage Region Mark Thompson: Tangible History, Tireless Passion In the heart of Pennsylvania’s Lumber Heritage Region, amid the whispering trees and historic echoes of log drives and CCC camps, you’ll often fi... Read more
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Barbara Novosel’s journey is a testament to strength and devotion to her family. Born as Barbara Balaban on February 20, 1891, in the village of Kostanjevica (now part of Slovenia), her early life in Europe could hardly have foreshadowed the challenges and triumphs she would face... Read more
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The month of June celebrates the Great Outdoors and Rivers of our nation. The Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania has incredible opportunities to get out and explore these natural resources! Once the lifeblood of the timber industry, rivers were used as a major method of tr... Read more
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Potter County, PA – A historic preservation effort is underway deep in the forests of Potter County, where a coalition of partners has come together to bring long-overdue recognition to the Bark Shanty Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp, one of Pennsylvania’s segregated CCC c... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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