by Earth Conservancy | Apr 19, 2023 | Community, Education
Junior Achievement of Northeastern PA held a fanastic student career fair today, and EC was glad to participate! Called JA Inspire, the event hoped to show attendees the wealth of employment and education opportunities close to home. EC had many great discussions,...
by Earth Conservancy | Apr 2, 2023 | Education
2022 marked the fifth and final year of EC’s Environmental Workforce Training (EWT) Program. Developed through a partnership with Penn State Wilkes-Barre and the region’s four workforce development boards, the program sought to bring attention to local environmental...
by Earth Conservancy | Dec 5, 2022 | Community, Legislative Affairs
As Senator John Yudichak neared the end of his final term in Harrisburg, EC wanted to recognize his decades of public service and his advocacy on behalf of the communities of the Lower South Valley, which has been instrumental to its revitalization today. In...
by Earth Conservancy | Nov 15, 2022 | Community, Economic Development, Greenspace
Despite a surprise November snowstorm, over 40 people turned out for a public meeting at Luzerne County Community College to discuss findings from EC’s study for an off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation area in Newport Township. Attendees had a chance to speak with...
by Earth Conservancy | Oct 9, 2022 | Community
EC joined in the celebration for the opening of the City of Wilkes-Barre’s new, all-inclusive playground in Kirby Park. Earth Conservancy was pleased to be able to support the project with a $100,000 donation. Wonderful to see this amazing community resource now...
