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EC-Supported All-Inclusive Playground Opens
EC joined in the celebration for the opening of the City of Wilkes-Barre's new, all-inclusive playground in Kirby...
Ostrowski Testifies to PA CERD Committee
On Tuesday, September 27, EC’s President/CEO Terry Ostrowski addressed the PA Senate Committee on Community, Economic,...
Tree Planting along Huntsville Creek – EC, PEC, PAWC, & King’s
In November 2012, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, in partnership with Pennsylvania American Water, organized a tree planting project along Huntsville Creek at the water company's property in Trucksville. Earth Conservancy contributed compost, and King's...
EC Sponsors 2012 NEPA Environmental Partners Awards Dinner
Each year Northeast Pennsylvania Environmental Partners recognizes individuals and organizations that have had a positive effect on the region's environment. Earth Conservancy, who has been recognized by the Partners in the past, was a proud contributor to the dinner...
NTCO Holds Illegal Dumping Cleanup on EC Lands
Unfortunately, illegal dumping is common in the region, especially where vast tracts of abandoned minelands are found. That is certainly the case for Earth Conservancy's many acres of land. Luckily, partners like the Newport Township Community Organization hold...
WNEP Power to Save – Improving Compost with Wastewater
WNEP's "Power to Save" special in September featured a unique collaboration between Earth Conservancy and Pennsylvania American Water in which residual material from the water treatment process is combined with compost from EC's leaf and yard waste facility. The...
XTERRA Pocono Trail Series @ Moconaqua Loop Trail
On June 16, 2012, Earth Conservancy's Mocanaqua Loop Trail served as the course for the half-marathon Xduro Challenge, the longest, steepest, and most difficult race of Wendy's Pocono XTERRA Pocono Trail Series. Runners from across the country turned out to...
National Trails Day 2012
Hikers enjoyed sunny skies and warm temperatures during Earth Conservancy's event to celebrate National Trails Day on June 2, 2012, at its Mocanaqua Loop Trail System. The event, held in conjunction with Live Well Luzerne County, encouraged healthy living, outdoor...
Tree Planting @ Espy Run – EC & PEC
On a blustery April morning, Earth Conservancy joined the Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Northeast Regional Office to plant fourteen trees at EC's Espy Run wetlands. The trees will help reforest lands around the wetlands, prevent soil erosion, and provide animal...
Boy Scout Troop #379 of Wapwallopen Blaze the Mocanaqua Trail
Boy Scout Troop #379, based out of the United Church of Christ in Wapwallopen, Pennsylvania, took to the woods on October 8th to help Earth Conservancy mark trails on its Mocanaqua Loop. The troop, which regularly hikes on the system's 15 miles of trails, blazed the...
Reservation Period for 2011 Community Garden Opens
Every spring, Earth Conservancy opens its community garden in Plymouth Township for residents of Luzerne County. The plots, typically available between mid-May and October, are available free of charge. Water is included. Participating is a great way to meet other...