March 8, 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 from reading their content.

Enjoy this week’s PA Wilds News Clips below.

It’s been a busy week on the PA Wilds Center blog! Businesses and organizations can check out the March editor of the Partner Opportunities page. There is also an RFP (Request for Proposal) out for a Community Partner Contractor Assistance for new PA Wilds Conservation Shop set-up at Leonard Harrison State Park.

Also on the Center blog: there were two big announcements this week. The 2024 PA Wilds Dinner and Awards will be held at University of Pittsburgh at Bradford on July 2. In addition, the PA Wilds Center has partnered with Purple Lizard to scout out future maps of PA Wilds.

On the PA Wilds visitor blog, Ed Byers wrote the interesting history of how flagstone from Cameron County was used for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Britt had a fun time writing about the educational program at Parker Dam about maple syrup, as well as how visitors can enjoy hands-on sweet experiences during the Potter-Tioga Maple Weekend on March 16 and 17. A Forest Fridays piece this week features some memories of hunting small game in the woods with loyal dogs.

OUR BLOGS

PA WILDS

Flagstone from the PA Wilds graces the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier – Ed Byers
Learning how maple syrup is made in the PA Wilds (and how you can see a live demonstration!) – Britt Madera
Forest Fridays: Squirrel dogging – Eric Probert, Forest Fridays

WCO
Member & Partner Press Releases
Innovators invited to apply for 2024 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest, chance to win $50,000

WCO Member Spotlights
March spotlight – Mansfield Chamber of Commerce: Fostering business development and community enrichment

PA WILDS CENTER

March 2024 PA Wilds Partner Opportunities
Request for Proposals: Community Partner Contractor Assistance for new PA Wilds Conservation Shop set-up at Leonard Harrison State Park
2024 PA Wilds Dinner and Awards to be held at University of Pittsburgh at Bradford on July 25
PA Wilds Center has partnered with Purple Lizard to scout out future maps of PA Wilds

PA WILDS MARKETPLACE
How is maple syrup made in the PA Wilds?

IN THE NEWS
 

MENTIONING PA WILDS
Remote workers earn chance to live in the PA Wilds – NorthcentralPA.com
St. Marys to host remote workers for 2024 Wilds Are Working initiative – The Courier Express

ARC Awards Nearly $1.7 Million to Multi-state Economic Development Projects in Northern and Central Appalachia – GantNews.com
Federal Grant Awarded to PA Wilds – Connect FM

National Guard: As long as A-10s are in use, Duke Low MOA is still on – Olean Times Herald

MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS

Parks, forests, rivers

Allegheny National Forest
WCSD opposes nation-wide forest plan change – Times Observer

‘No net loss’: Panel talks plan to clamp down on public land expansion – Times Observer
Night Sky Program at Hearts Content – The Bradford Era

Cherry Springs State Park
Celestial Phenomena and a Total Solar Eclipse Still Thrill Earthlings – Creators Syndicate

The 10 Best Places for Stargazing in the U.S. – The Tech Edvocate

Cook Forest State Park
Cook Forest State Park volunteer helps people learn about the upcoming solar eclipse – The Courier Express
Cook Forest plans eclipse programs – The Courier Express

Kinzua Bridge State Park
Kinzua Bridge State Park in March – The Courier Express

Moshannon State Forest
Pine Township approves ending land lease with DCNR – Clearfield Progress

Sinnemahoning State Park
Women in the Wilds at Sinnemahoning State Park – The Bradford Era
Registration for Sinnemahoning State Park’s Women in the Wilds opens April 1 – Clearfield Progress

 

Journeys and Landscapes

Elk Country
Remote workers earn chance to live in the PA Wilds – NorthcentralPA.com

Elk Country Visitor Center March weekend programs – The Courier Express

Dark Skies
Celestial Phenomena and a Total Solar Eclipse Still Thrill Earthlings – Creators Syndicate
Hipcamp launches new dark skies map filter to appeal to celestial campers – Travel Daily News
The 10 Best Places for Stargazing in the U.S. – The Tech Edvocate

Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Rail Trail
Remote workers earn chance to live in the PA Wilds – NorthcentralPA.com