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Hello ClearWater,
As you'll read and see below, ClearWater has been out and about this July with many of our community partners to expand and strengthen local conservation efforts.
In addition to advancing stream restoration and land conservation projects, our Centred Outdoors team has been hosting guided outings up to three times per week at inspiring destinations such as the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden (pictured) and the Little Juniata Natural area. There's still plenty of adventures left to join this summer, too! To get connected, visit a list of upcoming events and subscribe to our Adventure Guide to be the first to know where we're heading next!
Also, join us in welcoming three new members of the ClearWater team! Our ongoing stream restoration efforts will now be led by Jennifer Dombroskie, riparian program manager, with support from Jillian Barskey, streamside projects coordinator. Additionally Sean McConnell, office manager, joined ClearWater in the spring. You can get to know our new staff members and get in touch with them via our staff page or by replying to this message!
July has been a busy month, but not too busy to appreciate our engaged community and you for supporting this work in any way possible - thank you!
Sincerely,
Deb Nardone
Executive Director, ClearWater Conservancy
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Get connected with Centred Outdoors!
Centred Outdoors offers free, guided group outings at beautiful outdoor destinations multiple times per week through August. The best way to learn when and where upcoming hikes and wellness activities will be, is to subscribe to our Adventure Guide enews.
Centred Outdoors is a program of ClearWater Conservancy. There is never a cost to attend an event, registration is never required, and all outings are open to everyone.
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Velveeta Concert to Benefit ClearWater Conservancy
Axemann Brewery, Friday, August 4, 7 pm
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door
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Axemann Brewery and Velveeta are teaming up to support Clearwater Conservancy on Friday, August 4!
Enjoy the sound of awesome local musicians supporting local conservation efforts that support amazing local food and drinks!
Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. Purchase your tickets online here.
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ClearWater in the Community | |
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Thank you Native Garden volunteers! These individuals shared their evening with us on July 5 to maintain the native garden growing around ClearWater’s office.
Join us for native garden night at ClearWater's office on the first Wednesday of every month between 5-7 p.m. Our next session will be August 2. Expect to work a little while learning a LOT about the native plants in our garden and how to support pollinators in your own yard.
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Danny Brumbaugh, Land Steward Assistant, and Jillian Barskey, Streamside Projects Coordinator, on a site visit to the Colerain Mansion stream restoration project.
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Olivia Stas, assistant adventure coordinator for ClearWater's Centred Outdoors, found a box turtle during a guided outing at Dutch Alvin Trail on July 2. "The timing was great," said Olivia. "It was almost like it was waiting there for us!" | |
Individuals and flowers (common chicory) from last week’s Conservation Celebration where partners viewed and learned about implemented conservation practices on a farm such as in-stream restoration structures, riparian buffer plantings, and new barnyard repairs. | |
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In a stewardship gathering on July 9 at ChicoryLane near Spring Mills in Penns Valley, thirty-four participants heard landowners John and Catherine Smith describe their use of native plants to improve habitats along two tributaries of Penns Creek flowing through the property. John emphasized their strategic choice to improve the ecology of a site by choosing natives that are most beneficial for wildlife. Details and project maps can be found on the website chicorylane.com under “Ecological Enhancement.”
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Earlier in spring, ClearWater volunteers planted trees and shrubs for this project. On July 9 ClearWater’s Suzy Yetter, along with ChicoryLane land manager James Lesher (pictured to the left, pointing out a Canada lily) and assistant Emma Lake, led interpretive walks to demonstration sites. Barn historian Christopher Macneal offered historical perspective in an illustrated talk on barns and farming in nineteenth century Penns Valley. (Pictured below, a closer look at the Canada lily)
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These talks and walks occurred on an old farm surveyed for the Penn family in 1766 and recorded as “Hopewell situate at the head of Penns Creek.” In 1974 the Smiths bought it. After living there awhile, they named it ChicoryLane. In 2017 ClearWater established a conservation easement to permanently protect it. The Penns Valley Conservation Association in a Landowner Education Series sponsored the July 9 event. You can learn more about ChircoryLane here.
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Calling golfers and volunteers:
ClearWater's Annual Golf-Fest
August 28, 2023
Mountain View Country Club
Join the fun for the one and only Golf-Fest, benefitting ClearWater Conservancy! The annual golf tournament and fundraiser will be held Monday, Aug. 28 at Mountain View Country Club. It's guaranteed to be a un-'fore'-gettable day thanks to the golfers and volunteers who make the event and local conservation efforts possible!
Thank you for supporting this important fundraising event! Get details for registering your team or signing up to volunteer here!
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PVCA's Crickfest 20th Watershed Celebration
Sunday, September 3
Coburn Park
Crickfest is celebrating 20 years! This annual community celebration of our watershed features live music, local food trucks and bakeries, educational booths and activities, a pie contest, a native plant sale, a petting zoo, pony rides, a silent auction, bottle rockets, duck races, and more!
Learn more about the music, schedule, available merchandise and more.
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ClearWater Conservancy's
Annual Celebration
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Calvary Harvest Fields, Boalsburg, PA
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Thank you for considering a gift to ClearWater Conservancy!
Support from friends and neighbors like you makes local land conservation, stream restoration, and environmental outreach possible year after year. While your gift will support conservation projects and educational outreach efforts right away, the positive impacts of these efforts will grow and last forever. Thank you for supporting ClearWater Conservancy!
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