A Catalyst For Community Improvement
Driving the resources, conservation and development of projects for Northwestern Pennsylvania since 1964
Serving 8 counties of northwestern Pa: Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango and Warren.
Year-End Fundraising Campaign Launched on Givebutter!
You can make a difference with how many projects Penn Soil RC&D can assist with! We have launched a year-end fundraising campaign on Givebutter for Giving Tuesday. Since we are a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 charitable organization with no constant direct funding source, the only way we continue to remain sustainable to work on all the projects we commit to assisting with in the 8 counties we serve is through grants and donations.
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During this campaign through the Givebutter website, Penn Soil RC&D could be selected for a $5,000 match donation from Givebutter!! To be eligible for a match donation, we must raise AT LEAST $500 through the Givebutter website by 11:59 PST on December 3, 2024!!
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The site is LIVE and donations can be made through the link below, on the donation page here or through the Givebutter post on our Facebook page. For added fun, you can create a team and participate in peer-to-peer fundraising by challenging family, friends, co-workers or other businesses as to who can raise the most money for Penn Soil RC&D for bragging rights!
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Our Givebutter campaign page has lots of information on past projects and the running total raised for the campaign, including team competitions. You can post fun videos and encouraging messages cheering teams on too! Continual content will be added to the campaign page to keep things interesting so check back for photos, videos and additions to Our Story about all the new projects we are working on in YOUR COMMUNITIES!
Click on the link below to go directly to our campaign page! https://givebutter.com/pQ5LDD
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Growing Your Community Connections Newsletter Vol. 2
The 2nd volume of our new newsletter has been emailed to those already signed up to receive it electronically to their inbox. This expanded holiday volume is available here for a short time. You can receive future quarterly newsletters by calling the office at 814-726-1441, by sending us an email at pennsoilrcd@wcconservation.net or through Facebook messenger. Don't miss out on what's new or upcoming at Penn Soil RC&D.
Select the link below for the 2nd volume of Growing Your Community Connections
Eagle Watch 2025
Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 is Eagle Watch Day on Kinzua Dam at the Big Bend Visitor's Center and the wildlife viewing platform from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Tamarack Wildlife Center will be at the Visitor's Center presenting a program and outreach with one or more "ambassadors" - live birds - as features of the program. Light refreshments will be available in the Visitor's Center as well as on the wildlife viewing platform. This is a free event for the public!
When most of the other local bodies of water freeze over, the Allegheny River below Kinzua Dam remains free flowing. This results in a dramatic increase in eagle activity as eagles search for food sources. Enjoy a day with fellow wildlife enthusiasts, meet live bird ambassadors and learn about our national bird!
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New and Beginning Farmer Informational Meetings Coming Soon
Penn Soil RC&D is now offering consultive services to individuals interested in taking their farming business to the next level! If you would like to discuss your objectives and needs to grow your business, we can refer you to the assistance programs that NRCS and the Conservation Districts in your county have to offer in farming and forestry or what you need to get started. There will be public group meetings organized soon or we can chat one-on-one! Call the office at 814-726-1441 or send us an email at pennsoilrcd@wcconservation.net.
Annual Nature Art Showcase & Sale set for February 7-8, 2025
Penn Soil RC&D will once again partner with the Council on Greenways & Trails to plan and co-host the ninth annual Nature Art Showcase -held February 7-8, 2025 at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin, PA. This is a free event for the public. For more info, to register your artwork or to become a sponsor of this event, click this link to the Council of Greenway & Trails website for full details or see the post on our blog page. Becoming a sponsor will earn you a big Thank You post complete with your Company Logo (FREE ADVERTISING!) in the free event Exhibition Booklet, in publicity advertising and on the Sponsor Page on our website, as well as on the Penn Soil RC&D Facebook page!
Sue Nielsen hired as incoming Executive Director
Sue was hired in February 2024 and started work at Penn Soil in March, training with current Executive Director Wes Ramsey. Wes is planning to retire later next year. Sue has been learning the operational aspects of the organization and initiating some new projects. She is interested in hearing about new project ideas from the 8 counties we serve. Visit the post on the Blog page for more info on Sue's background.
Soil Health Workshop
The Warren County Conservation District will be hosting a soil health workshop on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 10 am - 3 pm at 4000 Conewango Ave., Warren, Pa. Registration is now open. The cost is $10. Call 814-726-1441 or 814-726-1217 for more info or email staff at phendrickson@wcconservation.net or elizabeth.lucks@usda.gov.
The Toy Shoppe of Warren, PA celebrates
it's 25th Anniversary!
In addition to building a spectacular train engine float for the 2024 Fourth of July Parade in Warren County, the Toy Shoppe hosted an open house at the wood shop on Friday, October 11 . Many people from the community attended to tour the facility, learn about the history of the group and see some of the toys that the volunteers create. Also in attendance were Senator Scott Hutchinson and PA Representative Kathy Rapp, each of whom presented the volunteers with 25-year Achievement Certificates. Over the past 25 years, more than 85 volunteers have built, painted and distributed over 30,000 free toys to under privileged children throughout Warren County working with at least 23 nonprofit organizations! Penn Soil RC&D has served as the fiscal agent for the Toy Shoppe of Warren for many years!
Home of the St. Louis Arch - Warren, Pa
