Recognizing the worth of natural, heritage and recreational resources...
planning now, enjoying forever.
Nominate a person, group or business. Sponsorship of the awards is encouraged.
The public is invited to nominate individuals, groups, companies, or organizations for the annual Greenways Awards
Nominate a person, group or business. Sponsorship of the awards is encouraged.
The Council on Greenways & Trails
provides:
Outreach & Education
The Council on Greenways & Trails (CGT) and Penn Soil RC&D are excited to announce the upcoming 2026 Nature Art Showcase & Sale, inviting artists and artisans of all ages, including students, to showcase their talents. Showcase what inspired you from your adventures this summer at the February 2026 event.
Artists and artisans of all ages are encouraged to participate. Each artist may submit one or two pieces, with the option to list them for sale or display only. This year, there will be a special optional category, "On the Wing," to celebrate artwork inspired by all of our natural creatures with wings.
Details are listed in the Invitation below. Artist registration information is linked below and available at the listed locations. Event sponsors are welcome to help make this event showcase our region.
Victorian City Art & Frame in Franklin,
Oil City City Hall - third floor, Oil CityArts Council,
Titusville Council on the Arts - second floor YMCA
Penn Soil RC&D office - 4000 Conewango Ave, Warren
Artists must register by December 1, 2025, to be included in the printed booklet and sponsors are welcome by December 31, 2025. Contact Sue Nielsen at Penn Soil RC&D at (814) 726-1441 or email pennsoilrcd@wcconservation.net.
Recognition of hard work:
2025 Greenways Awards
James E. Holden
Volunteer of the Year
Individual, group, company, or organization which provided significant uncompensated hours and expertise to assist the Council on Greenways & Trails and/or its member organizations during the prior five years.
Thomas J. Allen
Partner of the Year
Individual, company, or organization which donated support, resources, items, and/or expertise to assist the Council on Greenways & Trails and/or its member organizations during the prior five years.
Richard M. Garrard
Neighbor of the Year
Person, group, business, or entity situated next to one or more segments of the diverse greenways and trails in Clarion, Crawford, and Venango Counties. This award recognizes event-specific or ongoing positive involvement and assistance by adjacent property owners during the prior five years.
Nominate someone for a 2026 Greenways Award!
Recreation & Access
Inspiration
Nature Art Showcase
Our trails and waterways, parks and open space provide adventure and inspiration.
What will you find?
Where will yours be?
Meeting dates & speakers
Are you a business with goods or services outdoor recreation visitors need?
Are you in a Trail Town?
Recreation & Economic Development
Where will you go this year?
What inspires you?
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2013 EPT Trail User Survey & Economic Impact Analysis
Summary
Full Report
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Under Connect to You!
CGT members are making sure the region has what visitors and residents need! Look at what we are doing!
Benefits
* Protection of Natural
Resources
* Support of Economic
Prosperity
* Stewardship of Rural &
Farmland Legacy
* Conservation of Scenic,
Historic and Cultural
Resources
* Public Recreation, Health,
and Fitness
* Creation of Educational
Opportunities
* Promotion of Sustainable
Development &
Sound Land Use
Partnerships
Through the partnerships and the projects already completed, the members of the Council on Greenways & Trails are working together as never before. Connections are being made through the realization that partnerships can impact entire regions and seemingly intangible quality of life issues can have real economic impact