On May 16, the PA Parks & Forests Foundation recognized the winners of its 2023 Annual Awards.  The honorees included--

-- Cliff Jones Keystone Legacy Award (posthumously) - Marcus Schneck

-- Joseph Ibberson Government Award - Mike Piaskowski

-- President's Award: Individual- - Jack Stefferud

-- President's Award: Project - Cook Forest Sensory Trail

-- Chair's Award - New Trail Brewing Company

-- Park of the Year Award - RB Winter State Park

-- Forest of the Year Award - Pinchot State Forest

-- Improvement Award - Nittany Mountain Biking Association

-- Volunteers of the Year Award - Patti and Jamey Hutchinson

-- Education Award: Group - Friends of Worlds End State Park

-- Education Award: Individual - Wayne Sierer

-- Young Volunteer of the Year Award - Angelica Brill

Click on each of the award winners for more information.

Click Here to view the entire Awards Recognition Brochure.

For more information on programs, initiatives, special events and how you can get involved, visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation website.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates from the Foundation,  Like them on Facebook or Follow them on Twitter or tune in to their YouTube Channel.  Click Here to become a member of the Foundation.

The Foundation and their 48 chapters mobilize 65,000 volunteers annually to steward YOUR state parks and forests.

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-- DCNR Blog: Rock Climbing Adventures In PA State Parks, Forests

-- Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, Partners Host Susquehanna Greenway Outdoor Expo June 3 Shikellamy State Park Marina, Sunbury  [PaEN]

Related Articles - Recognition:

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-- LancasterOnline - Ad Crable: Millersville University’s Ecology Professor John Wallace Retiring After 25 Years

[Posted: May 26, 2023]

5/29/2023