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.
It's time again! Let our natural and recreational assets inspire you as an artisan, then share your inspiration with the world!
With a new category this year - Pollinators
The Ninth Annual Nature Art Showcase and Sale event will take place February 7-8, 2025
at the Barrow-Civic Theater
1223 Liberty Street in Franklin, PA.
Artists register items by January 8, 2025 in order to be included in the printed exhibition booklet.
Businesses, organizations, or families may become sponsors by providing just $100 or $50! Each sponsor is recognized in event publicity, the printed program, on site, and on website.
For more information, become a sponsor, or to enter, please contact:
Council on Greenways & Trails; www.nwpagreenways.org
P. O. Box 32; Oil City, PA 16301-0032
814-671-2058 Marilyn’s Cell Phone; marilynblack@windstream.net
Penn Soil Resource Conservation and Development Council
4000 Conewango Avenue; Warren, PA 16353
814-726-1441, Ext. 1; Fax (814) 406-0005; pennsoilrcd@wcconservation.net
The Council on Greenways & Trails
provides:
Recreation & Access
Recognition of hard work:
2024 Greenways Awards
Thomas J. Allen Partner of the Year - 2024
Ernst Conservation Seeds specializes in native and naturalized species of plants for restoration, reclamation, conservation, wildlife and pollinator habitat enhancement, renewable biomass energy, and beautification, The company and its Founder and President, Calvin L Ernst, have been partners of non-profit French Creek Recreational Trails, Inc. (FCRT), which operates the Ernst Trail.
James E. Holden Volunteer of the Year - 2024
Jordan Anderson's chosen project for the Girl Scouts’ Gold Award, will help with the problem of confusion and limited vehicular access that sometimes slows first responders reaching injured or lost recreational users on local trails. She installed 13 new signs with trailhead names and distances. GPS readings created a map and information distributed to emergency services departments.
Richard M. Garrard Greenways Neighbor of the Year - 2024
The Titusville Iron Works Tap House, created and run by Bob Joyce, has become a central venue supporting trails and racing in the Oil Region.
It serves as the registration, start, and finish venue for races which bring thousands of visitors into Titusville and the region. They are they are actively supporting the trails and contributing to its flourishing in the area.
Inspiration
2024 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
2013 EPT Trail User Survey & Economic Impact Analysis
Summary
Full Report
Where will you go this year?
What inspires you?
Become a CGT member and support the work!
Find Events this season
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 Pennsylvania's
Rural and 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