In 2022, the Foundation for Sustainable Forests introduced the Jim Finley Stewardship Day as an annual event to honor the memory of distinguished forest educator and visionary conservationist James C. Finley. Each year, we come together at an FSF-conserved property for a project that is tied to the long-term health and resilience of the forest.

This year’s work will take place at FSF’s Robert Crawford Memorial Forest near Edinboro, PA. With your help, we will tend to tree tubes, clean up an old farm building site, install property signs, and more.

FSF will supply the necessary tools and supplies to get the job done, but you are also encouraged to bring your own tools, work gloves, etc. Dress for the weather, but also for brambles, muddy terrain, etc.

Lunch, beverages, and snacks will be provided. There will be a bathroom facility on site. We request that you RSVP for this event, so that we can plan the projects and tools according to the group size. To RSVP, please complete the form below or call (814) 694-5830.

Driving Directions:

Robert Crawford Memorial Forest is located north of Edinboro, PA on Old State Road. If using a GPS, please enter 3933 Old State Rd., Edinboro, PA 16412 as the address. Event signs will be placed along Old State Rd. to guide you to parking areas. Additional parking details will be provided soon.

From the North / McKean: Go south on PA-99 S / Edinboro Rd. / Main St. for 4.3 miles. Turn left onto Oliver Rd. and travel 118 feet. Turn right onto Old State Rd. and travel 1.5 miles to reach the property.

From the East / Waterford: Go west on West 3rd St. for 0.5 miles. West 3rd St. turns into Old State Rd. Continue on Old State Rd. for 5.7 miles to reach the property.

From the South / Edinboro: Go northeast on Route 6N East / Waterford St. for 2 miles. Turn left onto Hamilton Rd. and travel 3 miles. Turn right onto Old State Rd. and travel 0.3 miles to reach the property.

From the West / Cranesville: Go east on East Crane St. for 11.2 miles. Turn left onto PA-99 N and travel 2.3 miles. Turn right onto Oliver Rd. and travel 118 ft. Turn right onto Old State Rd. and travel 1.5 miles to reach the property.