On September 16, the PA Parks and Forests Foundation is excited to announce the release of a new Spanish-language video on the 'Leave No Trace' principles.

The video was created to support the organization’s ongoing efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in the outdoors, especially in Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 1.1 million Pennsylvanians, or nearly 9% of the state’s population, speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish being the most common.

By offering this video in Spanish, PPFF aims to reach and engage this significant portion of the population, ensuring that the essential principles of responsible outdoor recreation are accessible to everyone.

"Leave No Trace" is a set of seven outdoor ethics promoting conservation and responsible recreation. The principles are designed to not only promote conservation, but to assist visitors to the natural world have a more meaningful and safe experience.

"The outdoors is for everyone," said Marci Mowery, President of PPFF. "The principles of Leave No Trace help people engage with outdoor spaces by developing knowledge that keeps helps them plan for an experience."

“Each principle was interpreted by a local host, who share their passion for the outdoors with the viewer,” Mowery continued. “We want to express our appreciation to the volunteers and funders who made the video possible.”

The long video—as well as the individual shorts—were made possible through donations to the Foundation and with financial assistance from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, Environmental Stewardship Fund.

Click Here to watch the video.  Visit all of the Foundation’s video resources.

Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you.

Visit Explore PA Trails and Get Outdoors PA for recreation areas near you.

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 49 chapters mobilize 65,000 volunteers annually to steward YOUR state parks and forests.

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-- Altoona Mirror: West Central PA Dirt Bike Group Presents Vision For Sugar Run

-- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Adds New Fall Programs For All Age Groups To Nurture Love Of Nature

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[Posted: September 17, 2024]

9/23/2024