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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
Local Students Explore Water Quality with Gnolli and the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy
Gnolli, the Tioga River Gnome, recently joined the 2024–2025 class of the Tioga County Partnership for Community Health’s Youth Leadership Program at their final session. High school juniors and seniors from across Tioga County spent the day learning about watersheds, water quality, abandoned mine drainage (AMD), and the importance of community involvement in conservation. Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy (NPC) Board Member and former Southern Tioga School … Continue reading Local Students Explore Water Quality with Gnolli and the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy