Local Conservation and Ecology Resources
Explore tools, guides, and organizations that support sustainable living and environmental stewardship in Penns Valley.
Connecting with Nature in Penns Valley
Our community is rich with opportunities to engage with the natural world and practice mindful conservation. This resource page brings together local information on birdwatching hotspots, recycling guidelines, citizen science initiatives, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or just beginning your journey into environmental awareness, these resources are here to help you connect with nature, reduce your footprint, and contribute to a healthier, more resilient watershed.
Quick Links:
- Plant This… Not That – our planting advisory
- Birding
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Birding
Local Bird & Nature Resources
Penns Valley Tracker
A forum for sharing bird and other nature sightings, photos, and tales of adventure, particularly in and near the Penns Valley area of central Pennsylvania. Created as an outreach of the Penns Valley Conservation Association.
ChicoryLane eBird Web Application
Interactive tool for exploring Cornell University’s eBird database of bird species sightings. The tool is set to center searches on Spring Mills and to include all of Penns Valley as well as surrounding areas in its searches.
Bird Safety
Dr. Joe Gyekis of Penn State University has been a leading voice for bird-safe glass initiatives in the Centre region. Dr. Gyekis gave an informative presentation at PVCA’s 2024 Spring Meeting, included below with additional resources for backyard bird safety.
Resources
AUDUBON_Making Your Home Safe For Birds
AUDUBON_Bird Friendly Communities Lights Out
Conservation
Zero-Waste + Recycling
We’ve compiled a selection of zero-waste and recycling resources, including a recent presentation at PVCA’s 2024 Fall Meeting from Shelly Mato, Recycling and Refuse Administrator for Centre Region Council of Governments.
Resources
MATO PRESENTATION_Waste Reduction
Ecology
ChicoryLane Database of Plants
Interactive tool for exploring a collection of over 300 trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and herbaceous plants located at chicoryLane Farm but representing a sizable sample of the flora of Penns Valley.
Regional Environmental and Ecological Resources
ChicoryLane Farm: www.chicorylane.com
ChicoryLane eBird Application: www.chicorylane.com/ebird
Rhoneymeade Sculptre Garden & Arboretum: https://www.rhoneymeade.org/