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SUMMARY:Hybrid Event - Presentation at Presque Isle Audubon Society
DESCRIPTION:Presque Isle Audubon Society will host a presentation on Friday\, November 21st with Dr. Steve Latta of the National Aviary and Dr. Annie Maloney of Foundation for Sustainable Forests. The presentation\, Fostering Forest Bird Habitat and Ecosystem Resilience through Management\, will share findings and insights from the 4-year study in which their organizations partnered to explore the impact of uneven-aged forest management on two groups of birds of conservation concern — early successional species and species requiring interior forest habitats. \n\n\n\nThis is a hybrid event held both in-person at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center in Erie\, PA and virtually via Zoom. Event details and instructions for accessing the Zoom link can be found on Presque Isle Audubon Society’s website at https://www.presqueisleaudubon.org/blog/upcoming-programs
URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/hybrid-event-presentation-at-presque-isle-audubon-society/
LOCATION:Tom Ridge Environmental Center\, 301 Peninsula Dr.\, Erie\, PA\, 16505\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Our Woods & Waters Film Series (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Gather on a winter’s night for a great selection of films streamed live via Zoom Webinar! \n\n\n\nGrab a snack\, your family\, and a comfy seat. There will be a variety of short films with some Q&A discussion in between. \n\n\n\nThese films are brought to you in partnership by French Creek Valley Conservancy and the Foundation for Sustainable Forests.  The 2026 Film Series is sponsored by Northwestern Rural Electric Cooperative Association.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Film Series is sponsored by:
URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/2026-woods-water-film-series-virtual/
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SUMMARY:2026 Our Woods & Waters Film Series (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Gather on a winter’s night for a great selection of short films!\n\n\n\nBring your family and friends – all are welcome! There will be a variety of short films with some discussion in between.\n\n\n\nThe event will be held at Edinboro McKean VFW Post 740.  Directions to the location are available below.\n\n\n\nThese films are brought to you in partnership by French Creek Valley Conservancy and the Foundation for Sustainable Forests. The 2026 Film Series is sponsored by Northwestern Rural Electric Cooperative Association.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Film Series is sponsored by:
URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/2026-woods-water-film-series-in-person/
LOCATION:Edinboro McKean VFW Post 740\, 10613 PA Route 98\, Edinboro\, PA\, 16412\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lynn Firth Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:This afternoon hike is a celebration of springtime in the forest\, held in loving memory of Foundation for Sustainable Forests co-founder Lynn Firth. \n\n\n\nThis year\, we will open up Bo’s Woods in Spring Creek Township\, Warren County\, for the afternoon\, giving you the opportunity to explore this unique site through a guided walk.  Bo’s Woods was donated to the Foundation in 2024 by Karen Schindler in memory of her late husband\, Robert “Bo” Schindler.  \n\n\n\nThis walk will traverse uneven and wet terrain\, while keeping a relaxed pace. Waterproof footwear is recommended. A portajohn will be available on-site. Light refreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\nRSVP appreciated. Call (814) 694-5830 or email info@foundationforsustainableforests.org to RSVP. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDriving and Parking Directions: \n\n\n\nWe will access Bo’s Woods through a neighboring property at 1430 Oil Creek Rd.\, Spring Creek\, PA 16436.  When you arrive\, please park in the loop driveway along the barn.  FSF event signs will be placed at nearby intersections to help guide you to the event. \n\n\n\nFrom the North / Corry\, PA:  Follow PA-426 South for 7.3 miles.  Turn right onto Old Rt. 77 and travel 1.4 miles.  Continue straight onto State Rt. 200 and travel 1 mile.  Turn left onto Oil Creek Rd. and travel 1.5 miles to the destination. \n\n\n\nFrom the West / Spartansburg\, PA:  Follow PA-77 East for 1.2 miles.  Turn right onto Old Rt. 77 and travel 6.5 miles.  Turn right onto Oil Creek Rd. and travel 1.5 miles to the destination. \n\n\n\nFrom the South / Titusville\, PA:  Follow North Franklin St. north to its end. Turn right onto Brook St. and travel 0.6 miles.  Continue straight onto Spring Creek Rd. and travel 11.1 miles.  Spring Creek Rd. then becomes Oil Creek Rd. at the intersection with Mageetown Rd.  Continue straight on Oil Creek Rd. and travel 4.6 miles to the destination. \n\n\n\nFrom the East / Pittsfield\, PA:  Follow PA-426 N for 6.4 miles.  Turn left onto Old Rt. 77 and travel 1.4 miles.  Continue straight onto State Rt. 200 and travel 1 mile.  Turn left onto Oil Creek Rd. and travel 1.5 miles to the destination. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are not able to make it\, we are happy to offer an alternative: a virtual walk through the Trolley Line Trail at the Erie National Wildlife Refuge! This StoryMap\, published in 2020\, features a series of videos to guide you through the flora of a one-mile section of the Trail near Cambridge Springs\, PA. You can also use it to brush up on your spring wildflower identification skills!
URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/wildflower-walk/
LOCATION:Wildflower Walk Meeting Area\, 1430 Oil Creek Rd\, Spring Creek\, PA\, 16436
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SUMMARY:Woods Walk at Northwestern REC Community Forest
DESCRIPTION:In 2026\, Northwestern Rural Electric Cooperative is celebrating 90 years of cooperation! As part of REC’s 90th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday\, August 1st\, FSF co-founder and forester Troy Firth will lead walking tours of the Northwestern REC Community Forest\, a property conserved in partnership between FSF and REC in 2024 through the USDA Community Forest Program. \n\n\n\nThe walking tours will follow a loop trail through the forest adjacent to REC’s headquarters. Troy will discuss the property’s history and FSF’s use of sustainable forestry practices to improve the forest’s health and resilience. The walk will traverse uneven terrain\, while keeping a relaxed pace. Waterproof footwear is recommended. \n\n\n\nREC’s 90th Anniversary Celebration takes place from 11am to 3pm. Tours of the community forest will depart at 11:30am and 1:30pm from REC’s headquarters. \n\n\n\nAdditional details about the REC 90th Anniversary Celebration\, including live music\, face painting\, food vendors\, safety demonstrations\, and truck and garage tours\, is available on the Northwestern REC website at www.northwesternrec.com/90years
URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/rec-woods-walk/
LOCATION:Northwestern Rural Electric Cooperative Association Headquarters\, 22534 State Highway 86\, Cambridge Springs\, 16403
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SUMMARY:Partner Event - Create for Change Nonprofit Art Exhibition & Auction
DESCRIPTION:FSF is excited to have been selected by Steve Campbell\, a local Corry\, PA artist\, to participate in the Create for Change Nonprofit Art Exhibition and Auction\, hosted by the Corry Artists’ Guild. The two-day event brings together artists\, nonprofit organizations\, and community members to raise awareness\, build connections\, and support meaningful causes. \n\n\n\nSteve will create an original work of art inspired by and themed around FSF’s mission.  The piece\, along with those by other talented local artists and their selected Corry-area nonprofits\, will be featured in the exhibition and auction.  A portion of the auction proceeds will benefit FSF\, and other participating nonprofits. \n\n\n\nBoth days of the event will take place at the Mead Park Amphitheatre & Glen Mead Building\, 945 Mead Ave\, Corry\, PA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, August 7th\, 4-6pm – Exhibition Preview \n\n\n\nEnjoy live music while getting a first look at the artwork. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 8th\, 11am – 3pm – Art Exhibition & Auction Fundraiser \n\n\n\nPreview the exhibit from 11am to 1pm\, with the live auction beginning at 1pm.
URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/create-for-change/
LOCATION:Mead Park Amphitheatre & Glen Mead Building\, 945 Mead Ave\, Corry\, Pennsylvania
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SUMMARY:Erie Gives
DESCRIPTION:This regional day of giving is the Foundation for Sustainable Forests’ most impactful campaign of the year. Your gift will support the conservation and stewardship of forested land in support of healthy watersheds\, wildlife\, and communities! \n\n\n\nYour gift during Erie Gives will be enhanced by a pro-rated matching donation by the Erie Community Foundation and its Sponsors. Look for your preferred method of giving below to see further instructions: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWays to Give via Erie Gives \n\n\n\nTo give by check: The Erie Community Foundation is accepting checks by mail only (no drop-offs in person this year due to construction) beginning Monday\, June 15th and no later than Tuesday\, August 4th.  \n\n\n\nAll checks must be payable to “The Erie Community Foundation” (not FSF)\, and accompanied by a Check Form. Mail check and completed form to The Erie Community Foundation\, 459 West 6th Street\, Erie\, PA 16507. \n\n\n\nTo give online: Online contributions will be accepted for 24 hours on Tuesday\, August 11th. Visit ErieGives.org to get started. All online and credit card processing fees will be covered by The Erie Community Foundation\, so the full amount of your donation will be received by FSF! \n\n\n\nTo make a gift from your IRA: Contact your financial advisor ASAP to discuss this option. In order to count as an Erie Gives donation\, The Erie Community Foundation must receive your donation via the transfer of appreciated stock or IRA qualified charitable distribution by Tuesday\, August 4th.  \n\n\n\nYou can either ask your financial custodian to send the check to you\, and then you can add the completed Check Form and mail to The Erie Community Foundation\, OR you can ask your financial custodian to send the check directly to The Erie Community Foundation\, and mail the completed check form separately. The Erie Community Foundation’s mailing address is 459 West 6th Street\, Erie\, PA 16507. \n\n\n\nTo make a gift of stock or IRA: Contact your financial advisor ASAP to discuss this option. In order to count as an Erie Gives donation and received prorated match\, The Erie Community Foundation must receive your donation via the transfer of appreciated stock or IRA qualified charitable distribution by Tuesday\, August 4th. To initiate the transfer of stock\, please call 814.454.0843 to receive further instructions. \n\n\n\nTo give by phone: The Erie Gives phone bank will be open on Tuesday\, August 11th from 8am to 8pm (Eastern Standard Time). Call 814.454.0843 and make a gift using your credit card (American Express\, Discover\, Mastercard\, or Visa). All credit card processing fees will be covered by The Erie Community Foundation\, so the full amount of your donation will be received by FSF! \n\n\n\n\nDonate online\n\n\n\nMail-In Check Form
URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/erie-gives/
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SUMMARY:Crawford Gives
DESCRIPTION:On August 19\, the Crawford Heritage Community Foundation will kick off three days of its annual community giving campaign. It is an impactful week\, because your gift to the Foundation for Sustainable Forests during Crawford Gives will be partially matched! \n\n\n\n\nWays to Give\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo give by check: Checks can be mailed or dropped off to Crawford Heritage Community Foundation prior to August 21st. Checks must be accompanied by a Check Contribution Form. There are no processing fees for check donations. Mail your check and form to P.O. Box 933\, Meadville\, PA 16335\, or drop it off in person at 415 Chestnut Street\, Meadville\, PA 16335. \n\n\n\nTo give online: Visit CrawfordGives.org to give by online. Online contributions will be accepted from Wednesday\, August 19th through Friday\, August 21st. \n\n\n\nTo give by phone: Call the Crawford Heritage Community Foundation at 814-336-5206 between 8am and 5pm from August 19th to 21st. \n\n\n\nTo make a gift of stock or IRA: Contact your financial advisor ASAP to discuss these options. For transfer instructions\, please also contact Crawford Heritage Community Foundation at 814-336-5206. Mail your check and form to P.O. Box 933\, Meadville\, PA 16335\, or drop it off in person at 415 Chestnut Street\, Meadville\, PA 16335. Your gift will need to be accompanied by a Check Form.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate Online\n\n\n\nDownload the Mail-In Check Form – No added fees!
URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/crawford-gives/
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SUMMARY:Jim Finley Stewardship Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nFSF 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. \n\n\n\nLunch\, 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		 Primary Contact First Name\n \n		 \n	\n	\n		 Primary Contact Last Name\n \n		 \n	\n\n\n	\n		 Street Address\n \n		 \n	\n\n\n	\n		 Street Address 2\n \n		 \n	\n\n\n	\n		 City\n \n		 \n	\n	\n		 State\n \n		 \n	\n	\n		 ZIP\n \n		\n		 \n	\n\n\n	\n		 Email Address\n \n		 \n	\n	\n		 Phone Number\n \n		 \n	\n\n\n	\n		Please list the name(s) of additional attendees and any other considerations.\n\n		 \n	\n\n\n	\n		\n		 \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDriving Directions: \n\n\n\nRobert 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. \n\n\n\nFrom 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. \n\n\n\nFrom 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. \n\n\n\nFrom 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. \n\n\n\nFrom 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJim Finley\, FSF Board Member\, distinguished Penn State Faculty\, and founder of Penn State’s Center for Private Forests
URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/finley-stewardship-day-2026/
LOCATION:Robert Crawford Memorial Forest\, 3933 Old State Rd\, Edinboro\, PA\, 16412
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SUMMARY:Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Gather around the table with FSF friends for an evening of food and fun!  We welcome author and historian Dr. Allen Dieterich-Ward for a keynote presentation on his book Cradle of Conservation: An Environmental History of Pennsylvania.  In addition to Allen’s engaging presentation\, the evening will feature a Chance Auction with great prizes! \n\n\n\nThis year’s dinner will be held at the Iroquois Club in Conneaut Lake\, PA. Please note\, the Club does not accept credit or debit cards. The cash bar is cash only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are $50 and include dinner\, dessert\, and a complimentary beer or wine. A cash-only bar will also be available. \n\n\n\nIf you experience an issue with online ordering\, please call FSF at 814-694-5830 or email info@foundationforsustainableforests.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote Presentation by Dr. Allen Dieterich-Ward\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCradle of Conservation – The History of Pennsylvania’s Working LandscapesCradle of Conservation moves across time and place\, from the Haudenosaunee people of the Susquehanna Valley\, to the iron furnaces of nineteenth-century Pittsburgh\, to the diesel trucks on the twentieth-century Pennsylvania Turnpike. The book explores the histories of Pennsylvania’s river and coal regions and traces the environmental movements and crises that have led to public policy changes over the course of more than a century. The keynote presentation will focus on how Pennsylvanians have shaped and been shaped by their working landscapes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Allen Dieterich-Ward is an environmental and urban historian with a focus on political ecology and community development. He is a Professor of History and Director of The Graduate School at Shippensburg University.  His first book\, Beyond Rust: Metropolitan Pittsburgh and the Fate of Industrial America won the Arline Custer Memorial Award for Best Book on MidAtlantic History. His second book\, Cradle of Conservation: An Environmental History of Pennsylvania is now available from Temple University Press. He is the past president of the Pennsylvania Historical Association\, former editor of the Pennsylvania History Series\, and a board member of PA Humanities. Allen is also active in the conservation and community development communities\, serving on the board of the Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council and the steering committee of the Pennsylvania Conservation Heritage Committee\, among others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors\n\n\n\nGOLD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSILVER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in sponsoring the Loving the Land Through Working Forests weekend? Contact Bennett Gould at bgould@forestsandpeople.org for details.
URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/dinner/
LOCATION:Iroquois Boating & Fishing Club\, 10733 Konneyaut Trail\, Conneaut Lake\, PA\, 16316
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UID:80446-1789808400-1789819200@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org
SUMMARY:Loving the Land Through Working Forests - Forestry Walk
DESCRIPTION:Robert Crawford Memorial Forest\, near Edinboro\, PA \n\n\n\n\n\nThis year’s Loving the Land Through Working Forests event will scale back from its usual conference format and is offering a free guided walk at a 282-acre forest acquired by FSF earlier this year. \n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, September 19th\, FSF will host a forestry walk at our newly conserved Robert Crawford Memorial Forest near Edinboro in Erie County\, PA. Forester Guy Dunkle will lead us through a recent timber harvest\, providing information about tree selection\, forest pests\, and forest changes over time. We’ll also discuss the relationship between historical land use / past timber harvests and the conditions we see today. \n\n\n\nThe walk will include uneven terrain and mud; please dress accordingly. Bring a water bottle if you can\, but water bottles and snacks will be provided\, too. \n\n\n\nDriving directions are available below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. The registration link above uses FSF’s online checkout for event tickets. The checkout process will not ask for payment details unless you have added other paid items to your cart\, such as tickets to FSF’s Annual Dinner on 9/18. \n\n\n\nYou can also register by emailing info@forestsandpeople.org or calling 814-694-5830. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events \n\n\n\n9:00 AM – Welcome table opens\, coffee and light refreshments \n\n\n\n9:30 AM – Forestry walk begins \n\n\n\n12:00 PM – Wrap up \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Presenter \n\n\n\n\nGuy Dunkle has spent the last 20 years practicing conservation-minded forestry\, here in northwestern Pennsylvania. Guy partners with industrial\, NGO\, and public and private forest landowners to create vibrant\, uneven-aged forests using a innovative silvicultural system of low-intensity\, high-frequency thinnings\, group selection openings\, and horse logging. Guy is a Forester for FSF and serves on the organization’s Board of Directors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDriving Directions \n\n\n\nRobert 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. \n\n\n\nFrom 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. \n\n\n\nFrom 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. \n\n\n\nFrom 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. \n\n\n\nFrom 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors\n\n\n\nGOLD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSILVER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in sponsoring the Loving the Land Through Working Forests weekend? Contact Bennett Gould at bgould@forestsandpeople.org for details.
URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/loving-the-land/
LOCATION:Robert Crawford Memorial Forest\, 3933 Old State Rd\, Edinboro\, PA\, 16412
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