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Finale Concert Celebrates Coal Miners of PA and the Tioga River’s Restoration Journey

Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 28 at 2:00 PM (doors open at 1:30 PM, first come/first seated) when folk musician, educator, and former coal miner Van Wagner takes the stage at the historic Victoria Theatre in Blossburg for Songs Celebrating Coal Miners of PA. This free, family-friendly concert honors the miners who shaped the region and offers an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing … Continue reading Finale Concert Celebrates Coal Miners of PA and the Tioga River’s Restoration Journey »

Paddlers Support Local Conservation at the W&L Subaru Paddle Happy Jumbo 

The Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy (NPC), W&L Subaru, and Bad Adventures welcomed more than 30 paddlers to the inaugural W&L Subaru Paddle Happy Jumbo on Saturday, July 19. The one-day paddle trip along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River gave participants an opportunity to experience the River through a guided paddle while supporting conservation work across the region.  Highwater in June forced the original event to … Continue reading Paddlers Support Local Conservation at the W&L Subaru Paddle Happy Jumbo  »

A Community “Water Quilt” Comes Together

Blossburg – On June 30, the Blossburg Memorial Library came alive with bright colors and big ideas during Part 1 of the Water Quilt project. This special event was part of the Rivers, Coal & Crafts series from the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy (NPC) and partners. The hands-on workshop invited kids to learn about rivers through a story and an art project.  Julie Weaver, a retired … Continue reading A Community “Water Quilt” Comes Together »

A Recap of NPC’s 2025 Annual Membership Meeting 

Just like last year, the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Annual Membership Meeting came with a surprise twist! The night before, a storm raged through the area and took out our air conditioning and refrigerator. With those units down for event, the ice cream was more of a soft serve situation. Thankfully, our members took it in stride, enjoying sundaes and Painterland Sisters yogurt, while catching up … Continue reading A Recap of NPC’s 2025 Annual Membership Meeting  »

Explore the West Branch with the W&L Subaru Paddle Happy Jumbo 

Lewisburg – The Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy (NPC) and Bad Adventures are excited to announce the new date for the W&L Subaru Paddle Happy Jumbo, now scheduled for Saturday, July 19. Originally planned for June 22, the event was postponed due to high water conditions on the West Branch Susquehanna River.  This one-day paddle offers a fun, scenic experience for paddlers of all levels. Designed with … Continue reading Explore the West Branch with the W&L Subaru Paddle Happy Jumbo  »