Written by: Dave Gantz The joy of paddling a canoe on water was instilled in me at a young age. In fact, some of my first memories involve fishing and paddling with my dad. We would spend evenings, weekends, vacations, and ultimately weeklong remote backcountry trips, navigating across lakes and down rivers in a canoe controlled by nothing other than our own power and skill with a paddle. In fact, I would argue that paddling may be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding phy

Did you know that Centred Outdoors has a free Gear Library for participants to use during events? Even better, did you know that Appalachian Outdoors gives away free Darn Tough Socks at every Centred Outdoors Sunday Guided Outing event? A major mission of Centred Outdoors is to lower the barriers of accessibility for everyone to explore and enjoy the outdoors. We strive to be as inclusive and accessible as possible by offering no cost events, easy-to-access destinations, ass

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...