March 7 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
March 7, 2025 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.
On the PA Wilds visitor-facing blog, Bonalyn from the Lycoming County Audubon describes some technology that can help you learn which birds you’ll see in the PA Wilds. Darian Jones from Susquehanna Greenway Partnership celebrates the upcoming arrival of spring by pointing out some of the first signs of the changing seasons along the Susquehanna River.
On the PA Wilds Center blog, the 2025 PA Wilds Dinner and Awards will be held at Brass 16823 in Bellefonte this year on July 24. Once a brass manufacturing plant, Brass 16823 is a new and unique event venue that will make for a stunning historical backdrop, perfect for celebrating innovation and creative reuse during the Center’s annual dinner.|
On the PA Wilds Marketplace blog, Jenny Garrison (author of Yoga With Trees) shares how yoga can strengthen your relationship with yourself and with nature.
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDS
BIRD LORE: Speeding up the bird learning curve – Bonalyn Mosteller (Lycoming County Audubon)
First signs of spring on the Susquehanna River Greenway – Darian Jones, AmeriCorps Assistant for the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership
WCO
Member & Partner Press Releases
WCO Member Spotlights
March spotlight – Clinton County Economic Partnership: Four organizations under one roof
PA WILDS CENTER
2025 PA Wilds Dinner and Awards to be held at Brass 16823 in Bellefonte on July 24
March 2025 PA Wilds Partner Opportunities
PA WILDS MARKETPLACE
Stories, Teachings, and Basic Instruction for All Yoga Levels
IN THE NEWS
MENTIONING PA WILDS
2025 PA Wilds Dinner and Awards to be held at Brass 16823 in Bellefonte – The Courier Express
2025 PA Wilds Dinner and Awards to be held at Brass 16823 in Bellefonte on July 24 – PressReader.com
PA Wilds debuts 2025 Buyer’s Guide to support local artists, entrepreneurs – The Courier Express
Letters to the Editor: Closing maternal delivery is concerning – Potter Leader-Enterprise “The Pennsylvania Wilds needs to have healthcare support, and this closure (UPMC Cole maternity) is a significant blow to the region.”
“Kunsey” brings folk charm to Kane while Forquer brings music and crafts – The Ridgway Record (Event at PA Wilds Media Lab)
Keeping volunteers? The key is knowing your audience and what excites them – Williamsport Sun-Gazette (Quotes from Travis Wingard, the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Coordinator of the PA Wilds region)
MENTIONING PA WILDS TOWNS
Kane native returns home to film new movie – Pressreader.com The Kane Republican (Coaled Blood)
Tidioute embraces Community Heart & Soul to shape its future – Times Observer
MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National Forest
Afield: Volunteers drawn to PA saw-whet owl banding stations appreciate small, cute raptor – Centre Daily Times
Our opinion: Time will tell on layoffs – Times Observer
Concerns over firefighting and forest management – Times Observer
Job reductions at ANF will take toll on county – Times Observer
Bald Eagle State Park
Rockview state prison: What happens with land if it closes? – Centre Daily Times (Prison land is about the same size as BESP)
Penn State student thinks he encountered Bigfoot on game lands near campus – PennLive.com
Cherry Springs State Park
Visit Potter-Tioga PA Named a Top 100 Organization for the Third Consecutive Year – Business Wire
Breathtaking Pennsylvania Route Named ‘Most Scenic Road’ In The State – iHeart (Route 44, 72-mile highway between Coudesport and Jersey Shore)
10 Best Astro-Tourism Destinations In The World Where You Can Sleep Under The Stars – Curly Tales
Clarion River
Otter Watch Event to Be Held at Cook Forest State Park – exploreClarion
Cook Forest State Park
Otter Watch Event to Be Held at Cook Forest State Park – exploreClarion
Kinzua Bridge State Park
Kinzua Bridge State Park to offer programs in March – The Courier Express
Parker Dam State Park
Domico Discusses Fishing Event at Clearfield Rotary Meeting – GantNews.com
Maple Season Underway – Connect FM
West Branch Susquehanna River
PFBC announces first round of 2025 boating facility grants – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Landscapes and Journeys
Dark Skies
Visit Potter-Tioga PA Named a Top 100 Organization for the Third Consecutive Year – Business Wire
10 Best Astro-Tourism Destinations In The World Where You Can Sleep Under The Stars – Curly Tales
Elk Country
Erie & Warren Counties Highlighted by Visit PA in the Philadelphia Flower Show – WENY
Elk Country Visitor Center programs in March – The Courier Express
Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Rail Trail
Visit Potter-Tioga PA Named a Top 100 Organization for the Third Consecutive Year – Business Wire
Breathtaking Pennsylvania Route Named ‘Most Scenic Road’ In The State – iHeart (Route 44, 72-mile highway between Coudesport and Jersey Shore)
MENTIONING WCO / CONSERVATION SHOPS
2025 PA Wilds Dinner and Awards to be held at Brass 16823 in Bellefonte – The Courier Express
2025 PA Wilds Dinner and Awards to be held at Brass 16823 in Bellefonte on July 24 – PressReader.com
PA Wilds debuts 2025 Buyer’s Guide to support local artists, entrepreneurs – The Courier Express