Centred Outdoors has just recently wrapped up its ninth season of exploration, connection, and appreciation for central Pennsylvania’s natural beauty. This year’s season featured more hikes, educational programs, wellness programs, and unique outdoor experiences designed to inspire and engage participants of all ages and abilities. Launched in 2017 by ClearWater Conservancy, Centred Outdoors is the organization’s signature outdoor engagement program. It was created to promot

Elizabeth Crisfield Speaking State College. PA -- Oct. 23, 2025 -- ClearWater Conservancy welcomed over 100 community members to its Annual Meeting and Celebration on Sunday, October 19 at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center . The event highlighted the organization’s recent conservation milestones, honored outstanding volunteers and partners, and shared exciting updates on the Hamer Community Conservation Center , including its groundbreaking.      Members voted to approve the boa

This year, ClearWater Conservancy is reminding our community about the importance of a sustainable fall gardening transition. For many gardeners and landowners, the sight of falling leaves and fading blooms signals it’s time for a garden cleanup. However, one of the most valuable things you can do to support pollinators and other invertebrates is to leave your leaves and provide the shelter they need to survive the winter.    Natural materials such as leaves, fallen logs, pla

State College, Pa. – August 28, 2025 – ClearWater Conservancy permanently conserved 128 acres of forested land in the Spring Creek Watershed through a newly donated conservation easement known as Daryabar, on the Purdue Mountain Road gap of Bald Eagle Ridge in Benner Township. The property’s protection will safeguard critical wildlife habitat, preserve scenic views, and contribute to the ecological health of Bald Eagle Mountain for generations to come. Located within an area

Monarch Butterfly in ClearWater Conservancy's native garden The modern environmental movement, largely sparked by Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent...

Ceremonial Speakers and Ford Stryker State College, Pa. – August 6, 2025 – ClearWater Conservancy officially broke ground on the Hamer...

Riparian Tree Maintenance Volunteer Workday at Meyer Dairy Property Invasive Species Removal and Tube Removal for Tree Maintenance at...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. July 16, 2025 - Last week, community members, trail enthusiasts, and local officials gathered at the Musser Gap...

Nestled between Nittany and Tussey Mountain lies a hidden gem of Central Pennsylvania, where nature, art, history, agriculture, and...

During the week of June 15, Centred Outdoors explored Tom Tudek Memorial Park . This included guided outings and our second Forest...

Centred Outdoors visited Prince Gallitzin State Park the week of June 1, with guided outings on Sunday and Thursday evening and Wellness...

ClearWater Conservancy partnered with Spring Creek Trout Unlimited for an afternoon of outdoor fun at the Family Fishing Picnic. For the...

Grounded in both ancient wisdom and clinical research, physicians and wellness leaders are turning to nature for answers in an increasingly anxious world.

By Peter Landschoot, Professor Emeritus, The Pennsylvania State University Canada thistle [ Cirsium arvense  (L.) Scop; family...

April 28, 2025 — This year, with the generous support of our community, ClearWater Conservancy achieved a major conservation milestone:...

Free Guided Outings and Wellness Programs Offered Through October State College, PA, April 28, 2025  — ClearWater Conservancy is excited...

3/11/25 - ClearWater staff met for a monthly staff meeting outside in the sunshine and warmth after a long winter of being indoors! Land...

Centre County, PA – January 27, 2025  – ClearWater Conservancy is pleased to announce the conservation of a significant 100-acre parcel...

Creating Networks of Habitats to Support Wildlife from the Little Things on Up By Suzy Yetter Welcome to the 2nd edition of Going Native,...

Live Stake Collection at Radzwich farm Volunteer live stake collection on February 23rd at one of ClearWater's riparian buffer sites near...