CleanScapes held its final forest beautification event of 2018 in Piatt Township, Lycoming County, on Saturday, November 3. Dozens of volunteers turned out to play a part in removing litter and tires from the wooded hillsides along Stewart Run Creek, which features moderate-to-steeply sloped terrain. And the results were amazing. Although initial estimates suggested at … Continue reading Volunteers remove 175 tires, nearly 1.5 tons of trash during November 3 event
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Longtime CleanScapes volunteer Don Lysle honored with KPB ‘Outstanding Volunteer’ Award
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful announced the recipients of its 2018 Outstanding Volunteer Awards on January 22. CleanScapes is excited to announce that volunteer Don Lysle, who has participated in hundreds of cleanups across the Commonwealth and dozens with CleanScapes, was one of those honored. Nominations for volunteers were submitted by KPB affiliate organizations, including Clinton County … Continue reading Longtime CleanScapes volunteer Don Lysle honored with KPB ‘Outstanding Volunteer’ Award
Sign up to help CleanScapes on November 3 in Piatt Township
CleanScapes will hold a forest beautification event in Piatt Township, Lycoming County, on Saturday, November 3, 2018 – and you can participate! After being treated to a doughnut breakfast, volunteers will be tasked with removing litter and tires from the forested hillside adjacent to Stewart Run Creek. The clean-up will begin about 9:30 a.m. and … Continue reading Sign up to help CleanScapes on November 3 in Piatt Township
Respecting The Wilds Part 1: Hike to Help A Place Disgraced
CleanScapes cleanup event day activities are similar to planning and taking a hike onto an unfamiliar deep-woods pathway. We journey away from civilization and into the woods because we revere and feel rejuvenated by traversing through the wilds of Pennsylvania. On excursion days, and depending upon the ruggedness of the places chosen, we frequently place … Continue reading Respecting The Wilds Part 1: Hike to Help A Place Disgraced
October 6 Piatt Township clean-up postponed to November
The forest beautification event planned to take place in Piatt Township, Lycoming County, this coming Saturday, October 6, 2018, has been postponed to November. The rainy weather forecast has led to concerns about volunteer safety at the site, which features steep embankments, explained Project Director Elisabeth Lynch McCoy. Details about the new date will be … Continue reading October 6 Piatt Township clean-up postponed to November
Join CleanScapes on October 6 for Piatt Township clean-up
CleanScapes will hold a forest beautification event in Piatt Township, Lycoming County, on Saturday, October 6, 2018 – and you can participate! After being treated to a doughnut breakfast, volunteers will be tasked with removing litter and tires from the forested hillside adjacent to Stewart Run Creek. The clean-up will begin about 9:30 a.m. and … Continue reading Join CleanScapes on October 6 for Piatt Township clean-up
Keep Centre County Beautiful, CleanScapes partner on Bald Eagle State Park clean up event
On September 8, 2018, the Keep Centre County Beautiful (KCCP) Intercoastal Clean Up event took place along Bald Eagle State Park’s 1,730-acre lake, which is surrounded by miles of forested shoreline. “At the start of the day the eagles and ospreys soared above the Howard pavilion area, what a beautiful way to start the day. … Continue reading Keep Centre County Beautiful, CleanScapes partner on Bald Eagle State Park clean up event
July 21, 2018 River Cleanup Cancelled
Clinton County CleanScapes has announced the cancellation of the July 21, 2018, Bald Eagle Creek cleanup. The decision is based on not locating one site that has at least 35 tires in one location. "Sorry for this delay in news, but I was hopeful," said Project Director Elisabeth Lynch McCoy. "In the last 3 weeks … Continue reading July 21, 2018 River Cleanup Cancelled
June is ‘Rivers Month’ in PA: Celebrate & Steward Our Water Trails
June is "Rivers Month" in Pennsylvania, where the Commonwealth celebrates our natural waterways and encourages stewardship of the life-sustaining resource. The month provides opportunities to showcase the Pennsylvania River of the Year, which is designated by an annual contest administered by the PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources and the PA Organization of Waterways … Continue reading June is ‘Rivers Month’ in PA: Celebrate & Steward Our Water Trails
Susquehanna River Cleanup Project’s Spring 2018 cleanup is May 5
Looking for something to do this weekend? Join the Susquehanna River Cleanup Project (SRCP) for their 7th Annual Spring River Cleanup this Saturday, May 5, in Sunbury, PA. Registration will open at 9 a.m. at the Sunbury Boat Lunch, located behind Southside Sports (1051 S. Front St.) and Valero. (Pre-registration online will make the process … Continue reading Susquehanna River Cleanup Project’s Spring 2018 cleanup is May 5