The Forest Summit: Education, Inspiration, and Networking

for education, inspiration, and networking in Central Pennsylvania! The event will be held at the SB Elliott State Park (I-80 Exit 111) from noon until 6 PM.

At the Forest Summit, we’ll look at the issues the Pennsylvania forest is facing such as:

• hydraulic “fracking”,
• wildlife and wildlife rehabilitation,
• climate change,
• environmental health,
• urban sprawl,
• invasive plants/pests,
• public lands and citizen rights and responsibilities
• what citizens can do to help.

During the gathering, Nature Abounds will launch our new Citizen Watch volunteer opportunity (find more information here), which will engage citizens in protecting and cleaning up our local forest and rural areas. 

You can also network with other activists and volunteers from around the state, and possibly from surrounding states as well.  We also have an area set aside for marketing, casual social discussion, and information sharing. 

This is one event that you are welcome to bring your family and kids along. There’s plenty of space and hiking trails in the park for anyone that wants to take a break from the activities, and there’s also a ball field nearby. Likewise, there are a lot of attractions in the area, from viewing the PA elk herd, trying to eat a 5 lb. burger, or even checking out the millions of years old rock formation at Bilger Rocks. How about making a family weekend of fun?

Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase at the event as will Nature Abounds polo shirts.  
For more information, call 814-765-1453 or email [email protected]