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NPC Conserves 116 Acres in Lycoming County
The Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy (NPC) recently accepted the donation of a conservation easement from Robin Read and John Bierley. Located near Hughesville, the 116-acre property features a scenic blend of forest, open fields, and sweeping views that reflect the land’s natural balance and beauty. Read and Bierley purchased the property in 1997, drawn immediately to its open spaces and expansive view of the West Branch … Continue reading NPC Conserves 116 Acres in Lycoming County
NPC Conserves 230 Acres on the Snyder-Mifflin County Line
The Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy (NPC) recently accepted the donation of a 230-acre conservation easement in Snyder and Mifflin Counties. NPC is a regional land trust conserving and enhancing the lands and waters in a 12-county area. NPC partnered with the landowner, Allen Jones, to establish the conservation easement. The property, aptly named Stillwater for its many ponds and wetlands, highlights how a forest, when cared for, benefits everyone. A Lifelong Bond with the Land Jones’ bond with the land runs deep. … Continue reading NPC Conserves 230 Acres on the Snyder-Mifflin County Line
Blossburg, PA – The historic Victoria Theatre in Blossburg was alive with music and storytelling on Sunday, September 28, as musician, educator, and former coal miner Van Wagner performed in Songs Celebrating Coal Miners of Pennsylvania. This family-friendly concert, presented by the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy (NPC), honored the coal miners who helped shape Pennsylvania’s history while highlighting ongoing efforts to restore the Tioga River. Van … Continue reading NPC Brings Van Wagner to Blossburg: Concert Celebrates Coal Mining History and Tioga River Restoration
NPC Members Add Frontage Along Pine Creek to Tiadaghton State Forest
The 11.3-acre property along Pine Creek that NPC members helped conserve last year has now been officially added to the Tiadaghton State Forest! The land was transferred to the Bureau of Forestry and is now part of the state forest system. Thanks to the ongoing support of NPC members, this beautiful stretch of Pine Creek—with about 1,500 feet of creek frontage and surrounded by state … Continue reading NPC Members Add Frontage Along Pine Creek to Tiadaghton State Forest
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