Posts Tagged ‘Member Spotlight Series’
Heron: Instrumental collective infuses love for outdoors in music
The original and transcendent sounds of the instrumental collective known as Heron blend resonant, melodic elements with darker, more ambient tones.
Read MoreAustin Dam Memorial Park: Site of ‘the dam that could not break’
Nestled in a valley along the winding stream of Freeman Run are the ruins of the Bayless Paper Mill — key features of the Austin Dam Memorial Park.
Read MoreMilkweed Monarchy: A passion for pollinators
Jeff and Amy Rankinen from Milkweed Monarchy are passionate about pollinators.
Read MoreShandra Wilson: Passing down tradition
“Eggs were a magical item because there was no science to explain it. There was something that looked like a rock and life came from it.” Shandra has been doing pysanky (Ukranian Easter egg painting) since she was five. The skill was passed down from her grandparents, who were from the Ukraine.
Read MoreCleanScapes: Empowering people to steward the environment
2,439,340 pounds of trash. 13,415 tires. 49,245 pounds of metal. That’s how much man-made debris has been removed from the natural environment by CleanScapes volunteers over the past 20 years.
Read MoreThe Pajama Factory: A place to make things
The Pajama Factory: A place to make things Lycoming County | I-80 Frontier of the Pennsylvania Wilds By LaKeshia Knarr The Pajama Factory in Williamsport offers a refuge for artisans and art admirers to be inspired, work together and learn from one another. The eight-building complex covers two blocks in the largest city of the…
Read MoreAlpaca Creations: Making fiber products from start to finish
Alpaca Creations: Making fiber products from start to finish Cameron County | Elk Country of the Pennsylvania Wilds By Katie Weidenboerner Deppen While some people call themselves knitters — Teresa Genaux at Alpaca Creations is committed to making great products by overseeing every step of the process, nearly from start to finish. She and her…
Read MoreArt in the Wilds: An outdoor juried fine art show
Art in the Wilds: An outdoor juried fine art show McKean County | Allegheny National Forest & Surrounds of the Pennsylvania Wilds By LaKeshia Knarr Art in the Wilds is an outdoor juried fine art show set in beautifully wooded Evergreen Park in the center of Kane, Pennsylvania. During the fourth weekend in June, a…
Read MoreHIGHLAND CHOCOLATES: It’s mission makes it even sweeter
HIGHLAND CHOCOLATES: It’s mission makes it even sweeter Tioga County | Pine Creek Valley & the PA Grand Canyon of the Pennsylvania Wilds By Katie Weidenboerner Deppen Its mission makes Highland Chocolates even sweeter. The non-profit, located in Wellsboro, is owned and operated by Partners In Progress, Inc., which is committed to helping people with…
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