Events this season!
May 31, 2023
2:00 PM
Franklin PA
4514 US Rout 322 - Allegheny River Trail trailhead
Join us also for the
CGT’s 15th Anniversary celebration
& tour the Saltbox Visitor's Center
2022
August 19, 2022
3:00 PM
Riverfront Park, Franklin PA
Guest speaker: Brenda Costa, Executive Director of French Creek Valley Conservancy
Nature Art Showcase
and Sale
Presented by
Council on Greenways & Trails and Penn Soil RC&D Council
2021
September 19, 2021
Dedication of the northern terminus,
Start at mile marker 0!
2020
September 12, 2020
QCT trailhead
South Martin Street, Titusville
Nature Art Showcase
and Sale
Presented by
Council on Greenways & Trails and Penn Soil RC&D Council
September 12, 2020
Guided History Walk & Greenways Festivities
Jersey Bridge trailhead
Drake Well Museum & Park
202 Museum Lane, Titusville, PA
“Tales along the Trail” – Guided History Walk 10:00 AM
Led by personnel of Benson Memorial Library
Leisurely 1 mile walk on the paved Queen City Trail.
NOTE: Limited to 23 guests; must reserve in advance (814) 827-2913 (Library) by September 10.
Ceremonies - 11:00 AM at Queen City Trail Trailhead on South Martin Street (beside South Woods). No RSVP needed.
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the 6 new outdoor interpretive panels along Queen City Trail.
Presentation of 2020 Greenways Awards, including remarks about and by the 3 recipients.
Mural Dedication, including remarks by project partners.
June 6, 2020
National Trails Day
Drake Well Museum & Park
Jersey Bridge Trailhead
Find Your Outdoor Adventure
A day of fun learning about the trails and the great outdoors!
2019
2019 CGT Greenways Awards
August 12, 2:00 pm
Drake Well Museum & Park
202 Museum Lane, Titusville, PA
Contact: Marilyn Black
2019 Nature Art Showcase & Sale
2018
Grant Writing 101
Friday, November 9, 2018
9:00-12:00
FICDA complex, 191 Howard Street, Franklin
Sponsored by NW Commission
Register at 814-677-4800 Ext. 112 or
email meghank@northwestpa.org
2018 CGT Greenways Awards
August 15, 4:00 pm
Oil Creek Memorial Landing
North Seneca Street, Oil City, PA
(Rt. 8, adjacent to Dollar General)
Contact: Marilyn Black
2018 Volunteer of the Year
Awarded Serviceberry tree
planted at Oil Creek State Park office.
Canceled
Self-paced, for riders of all ages and abilities, on our paved trails.
Also enjoy the Franklin Blues & BBQ Festival!
2018 Oil Region Cycling Classic
One, two or three day rides!
2018 Nature Art Showcase
February 2-3, 2018
Barrow Civic Theater in Franklin, PA during Franklin On Ice.
2017
Allegheny River
2017 River of the Year!
Among the most biologically diverse watersheds in Pennsylvania, and a federally designated National Wild and Scenic Recreation River, the Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania has been designated the 2017 Pennsylvania River of the Year.
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June 16, 17 & 18, 2017
Join cyclists for the 1st Oil Region Cycling Classic bike tour on June 16, 17 & 18, 2017! Enjoy beautiful scenery and wildlife, fascinating history, and a one-of-a-kind cycling experience. This self-paced three-day ride is centered in Franklin, PA, and travels the paved trails between Emlenton and Titusville.
Saturday, May 20, 2017
A journey of spectacular scenery, fabulous food and fun friendships along the Armstrong Trail.
And a trail scavenger hunt!