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Rhoneymeade: Where People, Art, Nature, and Agriculture Connect
Nestled between Nittany and Tussey Mountain lies a hidden gem of Central Pennsylvania, where nature, art, history, agriculture, and conservation coincide. Rhoneymeade Farm, a valuable historic and open space resource, was ClearWater Conservancy’s first conservation easement. This historic farm, first settled in the late 1700s by Michael Rhone and now home to Rhoneymeade Arboretum & Sculpture Garden, continues to be a space where creativity blooms. In 1986, retired professor D
Jun 30, 2025


Centred Outdoors visits Tudek Park with special guest Barbara Fisher!
During the week of June 15, Centred Outdoors explored Tom Tudek Memorial Park . This included guided outings and our second Forest...
Jun 26, 2025


Photos in the Field: Centred Outdoors at Prince Gallitzin
Centred Outdoors visited Prince Gallitzin State Park the week of June 1, with guided outings on Sunday and Thursday evening and Wellness...
Jun 12, 2025


ClearWater Conservancy and Spring Creek Trout Unlimited Celebrate 9th Annual Family Fishing Picnic
ClearWater Conservancy partnered with Spring Creek Trout Unlimited for an afternoon of outdoor fun at the Family Fishing Picnic. For the 9th year in a row (starting in June of 2016), this community event served as a chance to connect with nature, enjoy great food, and make lasting memories centered around fishing, conservation, and family fun. Spring Creek Trout Unlimited accomplishes their mission to protect and restore its watershed through advocacy, conservation projects,
Jun 9, 2025


Nature is Medicine: How Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku) is Redefining the Way We Think About Health
Grounded in both ancient wisdom and clinical research, physicians and wellness leaders are turning to nature for answers in an increasingly anxious world.
Jun 2, 2025


Canada Thistle: A Prickly Invader of Meadows and Conservation Plantings
By Peter Landschoot, Professor Emeritus, The Pennsylvania State University Canada thistle [ Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop; family...
May 12, 2025


ClearWater Conserves 258 Acres of Vital Forest Habitat in Joel’s Woods
April 28, 2025 — This year, with the generous support of our community, ClearWater Conservancy achieved a major conservation milestone:...
Apr 30, 2025


ClearWater Conservancy Kicks Off 9th Season of Centred Outdoors the Week of May 4
Free Guided Outings and Wellness Programs Offered Through October State College, PA, April 28, 2025 — ClearWater Conservancy is excited...
Apr 29, 2025


ClearWater Awarded 2,500 Watershed Mini Grant to Promote Watershed Health
Communications Director, Katie Molinengo receiving BHE GT&S Watershed Mini Grant Award State College, PA — March 27, 2025 — ClearWater Conservancy is proud to announce it has received a $2,500 grant through the BHE GT&S Watershed Mini Grant Program , administered with support from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy . The grant will support marketing and outreach efforts aimed at educating the public about the importance of healthy watersheds and clean water resources. Fund
Apr 4, 2025


ClearWater Staff Visits Millbrook Marsh
3/11/25 - ClearWater staff met for a monthly staff meeting outside in the sunshine and warmth after a long winter of being indoors! Land...
Mar 17, 2025


ClearWater Conservancy Preserves 100 Acres of Beaver Branch Property to Enhance Conservation Efforts
Centre County, PA – January 27, 2025 – ClearWater Conservancy is pleased to announce the conservation of a significant 100-acre parcel...
Mar 16, 2025


Going Native in the Backyard
Creating Networks of Habitats to Support Wildlife from the Little Things on Up By Suzy Yetter Welcome to the 2nd edition of Going Native,...
Mar 11, 2025
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