Featured Programs

  • Seedlings for Schools

    • A partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery. Pennsylvania K-12 schools, including homeschool groups, receive tree seedlings for students to plant at home or school.

    • Also includes opportunities for middle and high school students to use seedlings to develop habitats on school or community grounds (e.g. stream bank planting, creating environmental areas).

    • This program is free for participating schools. The cost of shipping is covered through donations and grants.

  • Pollinator Garden Program

    • Designed to teach students about pollinators, types of plants that attract them, and how to build effective gardens. Schools can order bundles of native trees and shrubs (e.g., packs of 25 plants) that are pollinator-friendly.

    • The program has seen high demand; in 2019 the pollinator garden bundles were sold out quickly.

  • Scholarships

    • Annual scholarships of up to five $1,000 awards are given to undergraduate students involved in natural resources, conservation, biology, ecology, or related fields.

    • Applicants are evaluated based on academic performance, conservation or wildlife activity involvement (hunting, fishing, habitat restoration, monitoring, etc.), leadership, career goals, and communication skills. 

    • Winners also receive a one-year membership in the foundation, and are encouraged to attend foundation events and contribute (e.g. writing for the foundation’s magazine or helping at events). 

  • Soaring Eagle Wetland (and ADA-compliant Wetland Projects)

    • Wildlife for Everyone is developing wetlands that are accessible (ADA compliant), aimed to serve both conservation goals and provide outdoor learning/nature observatory experiences.

    • Example: The Soaring Eagle Wetland project, in Centre County, including trails, viewing piers, and accessible features.

  • Habitat and Wetland Restoration / Enhancement

    • The foundation provides funding and support for habitat improvements, wetland and lake/creek restoration.

    • These projects are meant to sustain wildlife populations and preserve Pennsylvania’s natural heritage.

  • Educational Outreach and Events

    • Through programs like the “Great Outdoor Picnic” (family-oriented events with interactive outdoor and nature-based activities: archery, fly casting, displays about wetlands, pollinators, etc.).

    • The foundation also offers teacher guides, school resources, and other means to engage students with conservation.