Posts Tagged ‘PA Wilds’
Shandra 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 MoreElk County Council on the Arts hiring Public Art Program Manager
Elk County Council on the Arts hiring Public Art Program Manager The Elk County Council on the Arts (ECCOTA) is seeking an individual to fill the position of Public Art Program Manager. This is a Full – Time Exempt Position with a $31,000 annual salary. This individual will serve as the face of ECCOTA throughout…
Read MorePHMC offers Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grants to nonprofits, local governments
PHMC offers Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grants to nonprofits, local governments The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) provides funding for construction activities through its Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grants with revenue from the Commonwealth’s Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. Funding is available to nonprofit organizations and local governments for small construction projects for…
Read MoreRural entrepreneurs kick off inaugural PA Wilds PACE Program
Rural entrepreneurs kick off inaugural PA Wilds PACE Program ST. MARYS — On Monday, February 17, 2020, the first ever rural entrepreneurship cohort offered to small businesses in the Pennsylvania Wilds kicked off when individuals representing ten businesses came together to begin the inaugural PA Wilds PACE Program. Ten businesses were selected for the 10-week…
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 MoreIncubators, accelerators and co-working spaces in the PA Wilds
Incubators, accelerators and co-working spaces in the PA Wilds By Ed Byers The natural beauty of the Pennsylvania Wilds is the obvious benefit in living here, but its uniqueness also brings business possibilities – and endless opportunities for growth. Many businesses in the region are able to take advantage of the region’s laidback lifestyle, while…
Read MoreLumber Heritage Region announces 2020 Mini-Grant Opportunity
Lumber Heritage Region announces 2020 Mini Grant Opportunity The Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania Inc. (LHR) recently announced the region’s 2020 Mini-Grant Program. Funding for the Lumber Heritage Region 2020 Mini-Grant Program is provided through the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (BRC) and therefore must adhere to all statewide…
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…
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