Dear Friends,
Happy Holidays from all of us at ClearWater Conservancy! Most of us are (still) home for the holidays, so we're sharing 42 ideas to make your winter break fun and memorable.
For those who'd like to connect with the outside while you're inside, look to these 30 nature-inspired activities for all ages. From bird feeders to salt dough ornaments and sediment jars, these activities are earth-friendly, educational, and most importantly, fun!
Whether inside or out, we hope you'll take some time this holiday season to reflect on and enjoy the region's natural resources that make Central Pennsylvania such a beautiful and bountiful place!
Lastly, thank you for considering a donation to ClearWater Conservancy today. Your gift of any amount will make it possible for the organization to work alongside our community and realize our 2021 goals to protect and connect the local land, water and wildlife we all depend on. When you give online, you can opt to donate once, monthly, or as a special gift to a special someone who values local land and water conservation efforts. Thank you for your support!
Happy Holidays, and thank you for all you do for conservation!
Sincerely,
Deb
Deb Nardone, Executive Director, ClearWater Conservancy
P.S. If you aren't already receiving our free, monthly Centred Outdoors Adventure Guide with ideas for adventures and creative activities, please subscribe here.
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Thank you and happy retirement, Kevin! |
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Thank you, Kevin Abbey, for over seven years of dedication and hard work as ClearWater Conservancy's Land Conservation Manager.
Kevin's contributions to ClearWater's land conservation efforts are countless, and include the conservation, site monitoring, and/or facilitation of conservation of over 8,000 acres of land in the Central PA region. Kevin, along with the all-volunteer Land Conservation Stewardship Committee, has made a permanent and positive impact on the health of our region's natural resources and our community as a whole.
We are so grateful for your contributions! We wish you all the best as you begin your retirement, and hope this next chapter in your life offers all the time to do the things you love each and every day!
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Welcome Ryan Hamilton, Land Conservation Manager! |
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Join us as we welcome Ryan Hamilton as our Land Conservation Manager. Ryan works with local landowners, volunteers, partner agencies, engaged businesses and stakeholders along with ClearWater staff and board to conserve ecologically important habitats in Central Pennsylvania.
Prior to joining ClearWater, Ryan practiced as an environmental, land use, and natural resources attorney in Pittsburgh representing individual property owners, nonprofits, and small businesses across the state.
He earned a JD with a Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law at Lewis and Clark Law School and he graduated with a BA in Philosophy and English from Juniata College.
Outside the office, you can most often find Ryan exploring local hiking trails with his wife, Sarah, and daughter, Elouise. He also enjoys gardening and mountain biking. You can welcome and contact Ryan at ryan@clearwaterconservancy.org.
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Your support makes our work possible year after year! |
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Thank you for considering an end-of-year gift to ClearWater Conservancy!
Your support has made our work possible since 1980, and provides the resources needed to achieve long-term conservation strategies while connecting people with the benefits with nature 365 days/year. If you have any questions about making a gift, please email Deb Nardone at deb@clearwaterconservancy.org.
Thank you, Happy Holidays!
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