On November 8, 2022, voters in Carbon County, PA overwhelmingly approved a $10 million bond issue—the Carbon County Water, Farms, and Land referendum—to support farmland preservation and natural lands conservation. Eighty-two percent …Read More
Pennsylvania has a rich and storied conservation history. From bald eagle and elk reintroductions to the creation and management of wildlife habitat on more than 1.6 million acres of public land, the …Read More
The Kittatinny Ridge is recognized as a globally significant migration flyway and Pennsylvania’s largest Important Bird Area (IBA). At least 16 species of hawks, eagles, falcons and vultures, and more than 150 …Read More
As autumn takes hold over Pennsylvania, the skies continue flutter with the wings of migrating wildlife. The Kittatinny Ridge plays a vital role as a migration highway for a variety of species, …Read More
Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area in Middle Paxton Township near Harrisburg, PA was donated to the state in 1999 by real estate developer Alex Boyd. Containing over 1,000 acres along the …Read More
Pennsylvanians are fortunate to have a vibrant and successful model for conserving and preserving natural and cultural assets. Housed within the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (PA DCNR), the Conservation …Read More
Fall is a great time of year to be outside in Pennsylvania, especially along the Kittatinny. The leaves are changing, the air is cooler, and, of course, the raptors are migrating. While …Read More
Residents of Harrisburg, PA know the Kittatinny Ridge well. Its rugged peaks are a valuable source of natural system services, and those seeking outdoor adventure frequently hike the forested trails of nearby …Read More
Cruising along the rugged, snowy slopes of the Kittatinny Ridge, Gilson snowboards feel right at home. Perhaps that is because they are handcrafted from the timber of local Pennsylvania hardwoods. Or perhaps …Read More
