Newsletter of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
May 13, 2026
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A Greener Summer Starts Here |
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The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is committed to sustainability and climate action. In recognition of the summer season, DCNR is sharing simple actions visitors can take to reduce their environmental impact and support a more sustainable summer.
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| Shapiro Administration Expands Moshannon State Forest with Addition of Bilgers Rocks |
The property was donated by the Bilgers Rocks Association, which had managed the 300-Million-Year-Old, 173-acre tract and its 20-acre sandstone “rock city.”
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| DCNR Opens $500,000 Grant Program to Protect At-Risk Wildlife and Native Plants in Pennsylvania |
Applications will be accepted through 4:00 PM on June 30, 2026, through DCNR’s online grant portal.
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New Class of DCNR Rangers and Park Managers Ready to Protect and Serve Pennsylvania’s Public Lands |
The 30 new graduates will join state parks across the Commonwealth this summer, strengthening visitor services, public safety, and conservation efforts across Pennsylvania’s 125 state parks.
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The response to the Pocket Meadow Kit program was incredible. All of the kits were spoken for within minutes, and it is clear Pennsylvanians are eager to create pollinator habitats at home.
If you were not able to receive a Pocket Meadow kit, DCNR invites you to fill out the department's statewide interest form to help understand how many people across Pennsylvania would like one as DCNR works toward being able to offer them again next year.
You can learn more about converting your lawn to a meadow on DCNR's website.
Remember: meadows sleep, creep, then leap. Be patient and nature will reward you!
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Spring is in full bloom, and vibrant wildflowers of every color and shape are appearing across Pennsylvania.
Explore them up close at a state park or forest event, where you can experience their beauty and learn about them firsthand:
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Josh Shapiro, Governor | Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
www.pa.gov/dcnr
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