Featured Project: Pendle Hill Tree Assessment Helps Grow Healthier, More Resilient Forest |
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Founded on traditional Quaker principles, Pendle Hill views this work as a living expression of their stewardship and sustainability foundations. Thoughtful care for the land is a priority for this community, evidenced by their fundraising last spring to repair damage from a severe straight-line windstorm.
“Today, a walk across Pendle Hill reveals so much about what a right relationship with nature can be. Trees at each stage in the succession cycle. Food grown in a garden. A wetland to clean the water. And forests, meadows, and trails that belong as much to wild creatures as to people,” said Sara Painter, Annual Fund Officer from Pendle Hill. “This funding assistance from DCNR will go a long way in helping to create a safer and healthier campus arboretum.”
The assessment identified eight trees as “high risk.” Those trees will be removed and replaced two-for-one with appropriate native trees. Other trees deemed “medium” or “low” risk will receive pruning.
The result is a forest that’s safer, healthier, and more resilient against diseases and climate change.
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Be Aware of Active Transportation Guidelines |
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| With warming weather and longer days, more Pennsylvanians are getting outside to enjoy some form of active transportation.
Active transportation is any method of self-propelled, human-powered means to get from place to place. Jogging for health, cycling for fun, and even walking to work all count as active transportation.
Whatever form of active transportation you prefer, some basic etiquette can go a long way to ensure that outdoor spaces are welcome and safe for all users.
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E-bikes, e-scooters, and other powered devices, for example, are becoming increasingly common. These devices have their own guidelines from some state agencies, among them:
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Locally owned parks and trails may have their own policies regarding various mobility options. Before visiting, it’s a good idea to check and make sure the device you want to use is allowed and what restrictions the facility may have.
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Registration Open for Statewide Active Transportation Summit |
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Registration is open for the Statewide Active Transportation Summit, hosted by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center.
The summit will take place on Thursday, June 4 in Harrisburg.
The summit brings together people who are working on improving walking, biking, and accessibility in Pennsylvania communities. Attendees will get to see examples of work underway and discover key elements to help them bring active transportation improvements to their communities.
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Keystone Fund Website Gets New Look |
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Although WeConservePA does not manage the Keystone Fund, it maintains the website in part with support from the Environmental Stewardship Fund.
The Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund is the single largest funding source for Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) grants. It supports local park and recreation projects, land conservation, trail construction, and more.
Outside of DCNR, the Keystone Fund supports other community capital projects. Keystone Fund grants help public libraries build new facilities, renovate older buildings, and make services more accessible. The Keystone Fund also supports historic and archeological protection.
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The annual Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant application period is open through 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 30.
During the grant round, we’ll include tips in this e-news to help you submit the most competitive application you can.
This issue’s tip: Don’t be late!
There’s about a week left in this year’s grant round. All application materials, including any documents, must be submitted by the deadline.
Before you hit Submit, doublecheck that you’ve provided everything we ask for. If your application is missing any documents, it could cause your application to be considered incomplete and jeopardize your ability to receive funding.
If you have last-minute questions as you wrap up your application, remember that you can still reach out to your regional advisor for help.
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