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February 7 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
February 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…
Read MoreMy first year in the PA Wilds: A reflection from ERC fellow Marc Wilken
My First Year in the PA Wilds A reflection from Economic Recovery Corps fellow Marc Wilken How I Got Here Almost a year ago, my wife Stephanie, our fur baby Lola, and I relocated from Philadelphia to the Pennsylvania Wilds. What brought us here? In December 2023, I was awarded a competitive fellowship through…
Read MoreDCNR’s SCORP survey results show strong connection between outdoor recreation and mental well-being
DCNR’s SCORP survey results show strong connection between outdoor recreation and mental well-being The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) recently shared the results of public surveys that will inform and guide the creation of the agency’s upcoming 2025-2029 Pennsylvania Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). One of the key findings — out…
Read MoreFebruary 2025 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 MoreJanuary 31 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
January 31, 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…
Read MoreTakeaways from the 3-year Wilds Are Working: A Remote Lifestyle Experience program
Takeaways from the 3-year Wilds Are Working: A Remote Lifestyle Experience program The third year of the three-year, grant-funded program known as the Wilds Are Working: A Remote Lifestyle Experience took place in 2024. Here is the big picture overview and some of the key takeaways and early outcomes from the program. From 2022…
Read MoreJanuary 24 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
January 24, 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…
Read MoreJanuary 17 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
January 17, 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…
Read MorePA Wilds Center releases 2023 Annual Report online
PA Wilds Center releases 2023 Annual Report online The nonprofit PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. (PA Wilds Center) has released its Annual Report for 2023, detailing some of the regional nonprofit’s top achievements over the calendar year. As the PA Wilds Center celebrated ten years since its founding in 2023, the report features the…
Read MoreHighland Chocolates teams up with PA Wilds Center for new trail mix and Bigfoot chocolates
Highland Chocolates teams up with PA Wilds Center for new trail mix and Bigfoot chocolates WELLSBORO, PA – There are new sweet treats on the market that carry the iconic Pennsylvania Wilds logo, thanks to a new partnership between Highland Chocolates and the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship. “Bigfoot is a popular character in the…
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