Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
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State Parks Across Pennsylvania Adding Glamping Options, Including in Chester County
With glamping rapidly gaining popularity, state parks across Pennsylvania are introducing the option of going glamping, including in Chester County, writes Damon C. Williams for…
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$1 Million Grant to Boost Establishment of New Preserve in Willistown
A $1 million grant has been awarded to assist in the establishment of the Kestrel Hill Preserve, writes Max Bennett for Patch. The funds were…
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Habitat, Biodiversity Improvements Taking Place at Big Elk Creek State Park
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn along with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and members of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps…
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Proposal Revoked to Add Campgrounds to Big Elk Creek State Park
After hundreds of residents spoke out against adding a campsite at Big Elk Creek State Park, the controversial proposal has been taken off the table,…
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Town Hall Meeting Gives Hope to Opponents of Camping Ground at Big Elk Creek State Park
A packed town hall meeting earlier this month saw hundreds of people show up to express their displeasure over the plan to construct a new…
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Big Elk Creek State Park Set to Plant 250 Acres of Trees Under Restoration Plan
Big Elk Creek State Park will undergo restoration work, spearheaded by The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, writes Holly Herman for Patch. The project…
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Proposed Campsite on Landenberg’s Big Elk Creek State Park Causes Uproar Among Neighbors
A proposed campsite on Landenberg’s Big Elk Creek State Park has drawn some ire from neighbors who want to keep the land protected from heavy…
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Outdoor Recreation Industry Continues to Bloom in Pennsylvania
The businesses related to outdoor recreation continue to make significant contributions to the health of Pennsylvania’s economy as well as for that of the state’s…
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162 Picturesque Acres Preserved in Elk Township
Elk Township and Brandywine Conservancy officials gathered, along with Chester County and state of Pennsylvania representatives, recently celebrated the preservation of the 162-acre Martin property,…
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Natural Lands Acquires 1,500 Acres, Including Bryn Coed Farms, for Preservation
Natural Lands – the Media-based nonprofit formerly known as Natural Lands Trust – has bought 1,500 acres of land, including Bryn Coed Farms in northern Chester…
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Brandywine One of Four Finalists for 2017 Pennsylvania River of the Year; Vote Here
Considered “one of the East Coast’s most beautiful watersheds,” the Brandywine River is in the running for the honor of 2017 Pennsylvania River of the…
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West Chester Leading Battle Against Emerald Ash Borer
Under imminent threat of invasion by a wide-reaching army of emerald ash borers, West Chester has set up a thorough, first-in-the-state defense strategy that itself…
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State Parks Put Winter Fun On The Calendar
Hiking, bird watching, a winter solstice celebration and cross country skiing are among the winter activities ongoing at state forests and parks. Check out some…
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Hiking Week In Pennsylvania Highlights State Trails
Hiking Week in Pennsylvania begins Saturday, May 24, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is teaming with the Keystone Trails Association to offer…
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