Posts by Brittany Madera
Request for Proposals: Community Partner Contractor Assistance for new PA Wilds Conservation Shop set-up at Leonard Harrison State Park
The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship (Center) is opening a leased retail space in the newly renovated visitor center at Leonard Harrison State Park. The retail establishment known as the PA Wilds Conservation Shop sources, promotes, and sells products that are proudly made in the Pennsylvania Wilds region by juried artisans and crafters who participate…
Read MoreMarch 2024 PA Wilds Partner Opportunities
Editor’s Note: The PA Wilds Partner Opportunities blog is a monthly roundup of opportunities and resources that are offered by partners of the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship. Featured blog content supports Pennsylvania Wilds communities, small businesses and organizations. Regionally focused and time sensitive grant opportunities, technical assistance programs and professional development workshops are examples…
Read MoreMarch 1 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
March 1, 2024 Weekly Digest: Recent News from the PA Wilds The PA Wilds Weekly Digest is a roundup of news articles about the PA Wilds, the region’s public lands and its Landscapes and Journeys that have been published over the past week. Note: some of the news websites may have paywalls that prevent you…
Read MoreSaint Marys and Williamsport to host remote workers for 2024 Wilds Are Working initiative
Saint Marys and Williamsport to host remote workers for 2024 Wilds Are Working initiative Application opens March 6, submissions due by April 19 Remote workers will have the chance to apply for an opportunity to test out living in two new Pennsylvania Wilds communities for 2024: Saint Marys and Williamsport. After two successful years,…
Read MoreFebruary 23 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
February 23, 2024 Weekly Digest: Recent News from the PA Wilds The PA Wilds Weekly Digest is a roundup of news articles about the PA Wilds, the region’s public lands and its Landscapes and Journeys that have been published over the past week. Note: some of the news websites may have paywalls that prevent you…
Read MorePA Wilds region positioned well to leverage the growing outdoor recreation economy
PA Wilds region positioned well to leverage the growing outdoor recreation economy Pennsylvania’s strong outdoor recreation economy has continued to grow, with new statistics proving that the public lands and related outdoor opportunities are a boon to not just health and leisure, but also contribute to the economic competitiveness of the commonwealth and the wages…
Read MoreFebruary 9 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
February 9, 2024 Weekly Digest: Recent News from the PA Wilds The PA Wilds Weekly Digest is a roundup of news articles about the PA Wilds, the region’s public lands and its Landscapes and Journeys that have been published over the past week. Note: some of the news websites may have paywalls that prevent you…
Read MorePA Wilds Center selected for ERC Fellow placement to help advance rural PA’s outdoor recreation sector over next 2.5 years
PA Wilds Center selected for ERC Fellow placement to help advance rural PA’s outdoor recreation sector over next 2.5 years Marc Wilken, ERC Fellow from Philadelphia, to assist with pivotal growth projects The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship has been selected as a Host Community for the Economic Recovery Corps (ERC), an opportunity made possible…
Read MorePA Wilds Center partners with Keystone Trails Association to create hiking book, seeks public feedback on memorable trails in PA Wilds
PA Wilds Center partners with Keystone Trails Association to create hiking book, seeks public feedback on memorable trails in PA Wilds Survey open through February 29 Lace up your hiking boots! The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship has partnered with the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) to develop and publish a Pennsylvania Wilds-branded hiking guidebook…
Read MoreFebruary 2 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
February 2, 2024 Weekly Digest: Recent News from the PA Wilds The PA Wilds Weekly Digest is a roundup of news articles about the PA Wilds, the region’s public lands and its Landscapes and Journeys that have been published over the past week. Note: some of the news websites may have paywalls that prevent you…
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