WeConservePA: Call For Presentations For 2027 PA Land Conservation Conference; Nominations For Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award

WeConservePA has issued a call for presentation proposals for the 2027 PA Land Conservation Conference to be held April 14-16 in Gettysburg.  The deadline for submissions is September 30.

The Conference is Pennsylvania’s premier networking, training, and inspirational event for staff and volunteers of conservation groups. 

The 350-400 attendees each year come from land trusts, county and local municipal governments, state agencies, trail groups, watershed associations, and other organizations.

Click Here for information on submitting proposals.

Lifetime Leadership Award

The WeConserve PA Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to conservation in Pennsylvania over the course of their life. 

Since its establishment in 2004, the award has honored both conservation professionals and volunteers for their commitment to and leadership in conservation. 

Click Here to submit nominations. The deadline is September 11.

Other Upcoming Events

-- August 26-27: Western PA Greenways & Trails Summit

-- Sept. 16-18: Eastern PA Greenways & Trails Summit

-- October 24: Environmental Advisory Council & Municipal Sustainability Conference

-- November 13: Municipal Open Space Summit

For more information on programs, initiatives and upcoming events, visit the WeConservePA website, Click Here to sign up for regular updates from WeConservePA, Like them on Facebook, and Follow them on Twitter.  Click Here to support their work.

The 2027 PA Land Conservation Conference will be held April 14-16 in Gettysburg.

More than 114,800 Pennsylvanians contribute to local land trusts.

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