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Save the date & join us for three days of outdoor activities and camaraderie in the PA Wilds. Join us for hiking, biking, writing workshops, art-making, elk bugling, acid mine drainage reclamation workshops, learning about PA's lumber history, and more. Find more information and register HERE.
Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills. It is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures. Register here! Class runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day out of Bear Run Nature Reserve (1478 Mill Run Rd, Mill Run, PA 15464). Keystone...
Join Keystone Trails Association, Trish Turo (@Coach_Trish), Friends of Pine Grove Furnace, and Michaux Forestry personnel for a half day of giving back to trails. No experience necessary -- we offer "on the trail" training, and provide all tools, gloves, etc. This event is intended to provide a safe, inclusive space for new trail volunteers...
“Awe for All”: The How, The Why, and the Challenges of Creating Inclusive Outdoor Experiences. Join Olivia Stas of ClearWater Conservancy as she shares how the Centred Outdoors program strives to create outdoor programming that is inclusive and accessible for all. Register here!
Lancaster County's Conestoga Trail is 63 miles. Join KTA for a 5-mile hike along portions of this trail as we wander past a historic home and trek along the Conestoga River. This fundraising event is part of Lancaster County's ExtraGive, a celebration of nonprofit organizations, including KTA. After the hike, head into Lancaster City for a...
Raise a pint, grab a bite, and make a donation to support the work of KTA during ExtraGive, a 24-hour online fundraising event to support nonprofits that have a presence in Lancaster County. Make a donation online on November 21 and/or come to happy hour at South County Brewing. No RSVP required; come in your favorite hiking attire to...
Join Keystone Trails Association and Laurel Hill State Park for an evening hike under the glow of the full moon! This guided two-mile hike will lead participants to a scenic mountain vista, where the forest comes alive in the soft winter moonlight. The terrain is moderate—perfect for anyone seeking a refreshing after-work adventure and a peaceful...
Join Keystone Trails Association for a momentous evening at the idyllic Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art to recognize and celebrate impressive hiking accomplishments and outstanding volunteers. Festivities kick off at 5:00 p.m. with conversation and an Italian-themed buffet dinner in the Olewine Gallery, followed by the presentation of awards in the Ned Smith...
Co-hosted by Dan Lynch, Public Relations Director, Pennsylvania Trappers Association, as well as a Retired Pennsylvania Game Commission Wildlife Specialist. Dan will be featuring a PowerPoint on Pennsylvania's wild critters and what to look for when scouting for sign and tracks in various habitats. Dan has twenty-seven years of experience teaching folks about wildlife with...
Join Brant Portner, Environmental Education Specialist for the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area and Pennsylvania Game Commission, for a webinar on Winter Bird Migration. Registration is free but required. Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is a unique State Game Lands with over 6,000 acres and many recreational opportunities. Late winter and early spring, it becomes...
Middle Creek is a Globally Important Bird Area managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. It provides an annual winter resting spot for migrating tundra swans and snow geese. During this time, bird counts can reach over 100,000. Join KTA and the Pennsylvania Game Commission for a short, guided hike to discuss Middle Creek's history, snow...
Join reforestation expert Ryan Davis with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to learn about live staking, a technique to plant native trees and shrubs from cuttings. This method can be a fast, free way to increase biodiversity and improve water and habitat quality. Registration is free, but required. Find more information and register HERE.
