Events this season!
From National Trails Day to local Bike Rodeos,
hosting educational events like the PA Woodmobile to celebrating Smokey Bear's 80th birthday
CGT members attract hundreds of participants to our towns
Thank you to the organizations that sponsor and partner on the events.
Honoring the volunteers, neighbors and partners in conservation and recreation in our region,
2025 Greenways Awards
Thursday, June 5 at 2 p.m.
Cochranton Lions Community Park.
James E. Holden Volunteer of the Year
Richard M. Garrard Neighbor of the Year
Thomas J. Allen Partner of the Year
National Trails Days
Photos courtesy of Jessica Hilburn and Sarah Miller
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2024 Venango County Conservation
Hall of Fame
November 2, 2024 3:00 - 5:00
Former PennWest Clarion - Venango Campus 1801 W 1st ST Oli City, PA 16301
The Conservation Hall of Fame honors men and women from Venango County who made significant and lasting contributions to conservation and the environment. It also keeps the names and stories of these conservationists alive to inspire future generations. Created by the Oil City Chapter Izaak Walton League of America, the honorees’ plaques can be viewed in Rhoades Hall.
After a public call for nominations, a selection committee composed of three representatives of the Oil City Chapter and two independent members review the nominations. The selection committee chooses people to honor annually.
This year’s first inductee is R. Jude Wilber, a native of Franklin and 1969 graduate of FHS.
Wilber is a geologist and oceanographer. He conducted one of the earliest studies documenting plastic pollution in the western Atlantic, has numerous scientific papers published, designed and led shoreline restoration programs and an environmental advocate.
The late James Borland, long-time editor of the Franklin News-Herald was a bird lover and nature advocate using his columns and three books of essays on nature and the natural world to spread the word.
Join us at the ceremony to honor these conservationists.
2024 Community Parks and Programs Exchange
October 23, 2024 8:30 - 3:00
$15 PRPS Members/$20 Non-members
Former PennWest Clarion - Venango Campus 1801 W 1st ST Oli City, PA 16301
Coming to Cochranton
Trail of Military History
September 13 & 14 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Exploring the 1750's through 1960's
Re-enactors and displays
Lions Community Park
More information and re-enactor registration at
Nature Art Showcase
and Sale
Presented by
Council on Greenways & Trails and Penn Soil RC&D Council
May 1, 2024
Sawmill Center for the Arts in Cook Forest State Park
Nomination Form due by May 1, 2024
Some pieces will be for sale!
2023
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.
Join an event or become a sponsor!
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!