Home
1-25 of 65

Lacawac Sanctuary Environmental Education Center - Youth Engaging Science

Provides environmental STEM education through field trips, summer camps, classroom learning, peer mentoring, and leadership programs.

What's Here

Conservation
Mentoring Programs
Environmental Issues
Summer Camps
Environmental Improvement Groups

Lycoming County Government - Agricultural Land Preservation

Protects viable agricultural land by acquiring conservation easements in perpetuity to prevent the development of the land for any purpose other than agricultural production. The land evaluation looks at the quality of soils and the site assessment considers location factors that may have an impact on current or future viability of a farm.

What's Here

Conservation

Pennsylvania Forestry Association - Pennsylvania Forestry Association

Sponsors educational seminars, field tours, outdoor excursions, and events. Publishes a quarterly magazine and produces other educational publications.

What's Here

Workshops/Symposiums
Social Clubs/Events
Conservation

Lehigh Gap Nature Center - Education, Research, and Outdoor Recreation

Offers a wildlife habitat, education, and sites for wildlife research.

What's Here

Conservation
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction

Monroe County Conservation District - Nature Area

Located in Delaware State Forest north of Marshalls Creek, Meesing is a satellite site of KCEEC and is owned by the PA Bureau of Forestry. KCEEC conducts outdoor school programs at Meesing as well as its annual maple sugaring programs held in February and March. Limited hiking trails are available.

What's Here

Special Events
Conservation
Nature Centers/Walks

Monroe County Conservation District - Technical Services

Offers a wide variety of technical services and assistance to Monroe County residents. Provides assistance with soils and wetlands mapping, aerial photography interpretation, prime farmland, topographic and floodplain mapping. Services include review and approval of PA Code Title 25 Chapter 102: Erosion and Sediment Control (E&S) and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Construction. MCCD also administers Chapter 105: Waterways & Wetlands Management General Permits for water obstructions and encroachments. The District administers both Chapter 102 and 105 PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) delegated programs internally; including permit application, E&S review, engineer review of Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM), site inspections, complaint investigations and technical assistance. MCCD provides review of Timber Harvest plans, assistance with Agricultural Activities and Land use planning.

What's Here

Construction/Development Permits
Conservation

Heritage Conservancy - Education and Community Events

Provides environmental education through school programs, teacher trainings, community events, and nature-based activities that promote conservation and environmental stewardship.

What's Here

Conservation
Historical Societies

Lycoming County Government - Watershed Management

Works to to stabilize stream banks, restore riparian buffers along our streams, clean sinkholes, control invasive plant species, restore fisheries, monitor water quality, encourage better management practices for stormwater and land use, and educate their communities of environmental protection.

What's Here

Conservation

Farm Service Agency - Farm Service Agency

Offers conservation programs to farmers to learn methods for conserving soil and to prevent water erosion. Also helps to stabilize prices of farming commodities such as milk, corn, wheat and grains. Provides loans for farm ownership, farm operating and commodities. Emergency assistance programs for farmers.

What's Here

Crop Disaster Financial Aid Programs
Conservation

Adams County Office for Aging (ACOFA) - Community Services

Connects older adults with the community. A) PA MEDI - Medicare Counseling Program: Free one-on-one or telephone assistance to older persons to help them understand Medicare eligibility and benefits, Medicare supplemental insurance, and prescription drug coverage. B) Senior Center Information: For those 60+, a center offers meals, social activities, and a range of activities and wellness programming. D) Transportation Assistance: Rabbittransit has developed a shared ride program for those 60+ for specific programs and those 65+ for other transportation needs. For more information please call. E) Tax Assistance Program: This free service can address tax issues for most middle to low-income taxpayers age 60 and over.

What's Here

VITA Programs
Senior Centers
Consumer Complaints
Volunteer Service Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Area Agencies on Aging
Medicare Information/Counseling
Legal Representation
Conservation
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Senior Ride Programs

Lancaster County Conservation District - Lancaster County Conservation District

Promotes natural resource stewardship and provides scholarships for graduating seniors who will be focusing on natural resources or conservation in continuing their education

What's Here

Conservation
Water Quality Assurance
Student Financial Aid

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary - Conservation Learning

Offers programs in conservation science and training

What's Here

Conservation

Wildlands Conservancy - Environmental Education

Offers environmental education programs for school-age children including: bike & boat adventures, school programs, scout programs, and summer camps. Offers more than 400 community programs annually.

What's Here

Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction
Conservation

Chesapeake Bay Foundation - Advocacy Group

Fights for bold and creative solutions to the pollution that plagues the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Advocates on behalf of the bay to restore essential habitats and filters. Introduces residents to the wonders of this natural resource to empower citizens to take positive action toward bay preservation.

What's Here

Conservation

Clinton County Government - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems Permits

Some earthmoving projects may require a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for stormwater discharges from construction activities. This permit is required for all disturbances involving one (1) acre or more of disturbance over the life of the project.

What's Here

Conservation

United States Department of Agriculture - Energy Program

Provides assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to complete a variety of projects, including renewable energy systems, energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy development, energy audits, and feasibility studies.

What's Here

Conservation
Weatherization Programs

Lebanon County Conservation District - Lebanon County Conservation District

Protects and promotes wise stewardship and conservation of the natural resources of Lebanon County on both private and public lands; and to educate and encourage all people to share in this worthy mission.

What's Here

Conservation

United States Department of Agriculture - Energy Assistance

Offers funding to complete energy audits, provide renewable energy development assistance, make energy efficiency improvements, and install renewable energy systems.

What's Here

Conservation
Weatherization Programs

Community Partnerships RC and D - Environmental and Culture

Conducts regional environmental and cultural programs in Pennsylvania. Works closely with farmers, artists, and community stakeholders to complete a wide range of programming.

What's Here

Conservation

Bradford County Conservation District - Water/Soil Test Kits

Provides environmental test kits & Bradford Co Maps

What's Here

Tap Water Testing
Conservation

Utility Emergency Services Fund - Water Conservation Housing Stabilization Program

Offers financial assistance to pay off past due bills and pay for plumbing repairs and modifications to help decrease water usage. Provides in-home water conservation education to help promote good habits, lower usage, and decrease water bills for the long term.

What's Here

Conservation
Water Service Payment Assistance

Lycoming County Government - Nutrient Management Program

The Nutrient Management Act 38 of 2005 requires all livestock operations exceeding two AEUs/acre to develop, implement, and maintain a nutrient management plan. Plans are written by certified nutrient management specialists who have met the criteria specified under Pennsylvania's Nutrient Management Specialist Certification Program, and are submitted to the conservation district for review and approval if they meet the program requirements. Implemented nutrient management plans can improve water quality, reduce fertilizer costs, improve herd health and provide numerous other operational benefits to the farmer. BMPs may be installed to protect streams and groundwater from manure/fertilizer nutrient contamination. In addition, all producers following the provisions of the law will benefit from limited liability protection offered under the act as well as financial assistance programs provided for plan development and implementation.

What's Here

Conservation
Environmental Hazards Information

Berks Nature - The Nature Place

Nature center free for an educational experience in nature Their educational lobby offers hands-on activities, a live honeybee observation hive, a store, a critter hunt, and much more.

What's Here

Community Gardening
Conservation
Preschools

Lancaster Conservancy - Land Conservation

Serves to preserve Lancaster County natural lands for recreational and educational use. Provides active programs to support preserve site visits by school students, and offers opportunities for membership and volunteers.

What's Here

Conservation

York County Agricultural Land Preservation Program - Agricultural Land Preservation

Works to protect agricultural resources through the strategic preservation of economically viable farms and the creation and maintenance of stable agricultural communities.

What's Here

Conservation