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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
Tie-Dye and the Tioga River: Turning Pollution into Art
Blossburg – On Friday, June 27, more than 80 people gathered at the Blossburg Memorial Library for an afternoon of creativity, learning, and community connection at a free tie-dye party. However, this was not your typical tie-dye event. Instead, participants used an orange dye made from an unusual source: abandoned mine drainage (AMD). Why the Tioga River Runs Orange AMD happens when water flows through … Continue reading Tie-Dye and the Tioga River: Turning Pollution into Art
Cookie Mining in Blossburg: A Sweet Look at History and Land Use
Blossburg’s coal mining past got a tasty twist at the recent Cookie Mining workshop, presented by the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy (NPC), the Tioga County Conservation District (TCCD), and the Blossburg Memorial Library. Together, these partners welcomed 34 excited “miners” to learn about the region’s coal history through chocolate chip cookies! A Tasty Take on Local History Erica Tomlinson from the Tioga County Conservation District started … Continue reading Cookie Mining in Blossburg: A Sweet Look at History and Land Use
Forest Conservation Continues: NPC Finalizes 109-Acre Conservation Easement in Lycoming County
This spring, the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy (NPC) worked with landowners Jim and Cheryl Redmond to complete a conservation easement on their 109-acre property in Lycoming County. For nearly 40 years, Jim and Cheryl have cared for this land with the goal of conserving it for the future. They first contacted NPC more than a decade ago, and in early 2024, when they began making long-term … Continue reading Forest Conservation Continues: NPC Finalizes 109-Acre Conservation Easement in Lycoming County
Artists Capture Blossburg in Motion During Urban Sketch Workshop
Artists of all ages recently spread out along the Tioga River and Main Street in Blossburg, PA, for an urban sketch workshop. Thanks to grant funding from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC), participants had the opportunity to develop their sketching skills with guidance from artist Bibi S. Brion. Although the Tioga River is currently impacted by Abandoned Mine Drainage, restoration work is underway. In … Continue reading Artists Capture Blossburg in Motion During Urban Sketch Workshop