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June 10, 2022
Great Outdoor Picnic Offers Fun for Kids & Adults...
7th Annual Fundraiser Supports Wildlife for Everyone’s Mission
State College, PA — Saturday, June 25 will mark the 7th annual Great Outdoor Picnic sponsored by Wildlife for Everyone Foundation (WFEF), the non-profit organization based in State College, PA. The event, held on the grounds of Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park, will be held rain or shine from 11am – 4pm.
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June 8, 2022
FirstEnergy Foundation Presents Check to Wildlife For Everyone for Accessibility Improvements to Wetlands...
State College, PA - Joleen Hindman, Consultant, Regional External Affairs, FirstEnergy Foundation, presented a check for $10,000 to Jason Beale, Chair of the Wetland Committee, Wildlife for Everyone Foundation (WFEF) to support the accessibility improvements scheduled to begin this month in the Soaring Eagle Wetland, one of the WFEF’s wetlands in Centre County. According to Hindman, the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation exemplifies FirstEnergy’s core values and pillars of giving, specifically good stewardship of the community and diversity, equity and inclusion.
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May 26, 2022
Wildlife for Everyone Elects New Board Member and Officers...
State College, PA – The conservation-focused non-profit organization, Wildlife for Everyone Foundation, recently welcomed a new member and elected officers to its Board of Directors.
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May 2, 2022
Soaring Eagle Wetland Contractor Announced...
State College, PA – The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation announced that John Claar Excavating, Inc, Woodward, will be the contractor of the accessibility improvements at Soaring Eagle Wetland, located at 6543 South Eagle Valley Road, Julian, Pennsylvania. Groundbreaking for this project will begin in June 2022.
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March 25, 2022
Wildlife for Everyone Foundation Announces Annual Scholarship Winners...
Four Students Awarded for Exceptional Scholarship in Wildlife and Natural Resource-related Fields
State College – Four students recently received the annual scholarship awarded by Wildlife for Everyone Foundation to students demonstrating outstanding scholarship and commitment to the conservation of wildlife and natural resources. “This is an impressive group,” states Margaret Brittingham, Board member and professor emerita, Wildlife Resources, Penn State University. “It’s inspiring to see the diversity of projects that these students are engaged in,” she adds. “We hope Wildlife for Everyone’s projects can benefit from their expertise.”
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February 28, 2022
Jack Hubley, Veteran Nature Educator to Present at Annual Soaring Eagle Celebration...
State College, PA – Jack Hubley, veteran advocate for the natural world and well-known former host of the nationally syndicated “Wild Moments” wildlife show, will be the speaker at the 4th annual Soaring Eagle Celebration at the Wyndham Garden State College on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Soaring Eagle Celebration, formerly known as the Pennsylvania Wildlife Gala, is the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds benefit Wildlife for Everyone’s accessible wetlands in Centre County.
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July 6, 2021
Three Appointed to Wildlife For Everyone Board...
State College, PA — The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation (WFEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Board members. Matthew Heaps (Bellefonte), Michael Frailey (Stroudsburg) and Jason Beale (Pine Grove Mills) have joined the 16-member Board of Directors for three-year terms.
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June 12, 2021
The Great Outdoor Picnic Celebrates the Outdoors, Healthy Recreation and Appreciation for Nature ...
State College, PA — Saturday, June 26 will mark the 6th annual Great Outdoor Picnic sponsored by State College-based Wildlife for Everyone Foundation (WFEF). The event, held on the grounds of Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park, will he held rain or shine from 11am – 4pm. In keeping with the spirit of June’s designation as Get Outdoors Month, the Great Outdoor Picnic introduces youth to healthy, active outdoor fun. A myriad of educational, interactive and hands-on activities await those who attend.
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April 29, 2021
New York Times Best Selling Author and Ornithologist Scott Weidensaul to Speak at Wildlife Gala in State College...
State College, PA – New York Times Best Selling Author and Pulitzer Prize finalist, Scott Weidensaul will be the guest speaker at the third annual Pennsylvania Wildlife Gala held at the Wyndham Garden, State College on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Pennsylvania Wildlife Gala is the largest fundraiser for the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation, the conservation-focused organization based in State College. Weidensaul’s latest book, A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds, was released at the end of March and landed on the New York Times Bestseller list in the category of Biology of Wildlife.
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April 20, 2021
FirstEnergy Partners with Wildlife for Everyone Foundation to Plant 300 Trees in Soaring Eagle Wetland ...
State College, PA — As part of an initiative to celebrate Arbor and Earth Days this April, FirstEnergy‘s Green Team is partnering with non-profits to plant 10,000 trees on their properties on April 30th. One of FirstEnergy's core values is social responsibility, which focuses on a cleaner and more sustainable environment. The Green Team is an employee-driven group formed to develop ideas and implement projects in support of being a socially responsible company.
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March 26, 2021
Soaring Eagle Wetland Hosts Unique Opportunity For Anglers...
Section of Bald Eagle Creek approved for Keystone Select Stocked Trout Water
State College, PA — This year, a special opportunity awaits anglers in central PA. The nearly one-mile section of Bald Eagle Creek that runs through the Soaring Eagle Wetland, located between Port Matilda and Julian, allows anglers a chance to catch bigger trout (14-20 inches in length) using any tackle type (bait, lure and fly).
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March 24, 2021
Wildlife for Everyone Awards Annual Scholarships to Conservation-Focused Students...
Students from Four Institutions of Higher Learning are Recipients
State College, PA – The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation recently awarded scholarships to five students from four Pennsylvania schools to support them in their respective wildlife and natural resource-related fields. The goal of the Wildlife Scholarship Fund is to inspire the next generation of conservationists by presenting opportunities for students to advance their career interest.
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January 25, 2021
Wildlife for Everyone Appoints New Board Member...
State College, PA — The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation (WFEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Beale to the position of Board member. Beale’s three-year term will run through the end of 2023.
Beale currently serves as Education Program Specialist/Instructor at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center in Petersburg, Huntingdon County. Beale led the redesign of the Klingsberg Aviary and Litzinger Herpetarium during Penn State’s recent expansion of the center.
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October 19, 2020
Groundbreaking sets in Motion Wildlife For Everyone Foundation's Vision of Accessible Wetlands...
State College, PA - Groundbreaking on the Soaring Eagle Wetland, one of the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation’s two Centre County wetlands to be designed with accessibility features, will take place on Sunday, October 18. This action demonstrates the Foundation’s commitment to make nature accessible for all individuals regardless of physical limitation. “Natural areas provide a serene space to detach from emotionally-charged lives and focus on the beauty of nature,” says Russ Schleiden, chairman of the WFEF Board. “The addition of accessibility features will allow persons with physical limitation the opportunity to engage in passive recreational activities, connect with nature and experience the restorative benefits it offers,” adds Schleiden. The symbolic groundbreaking gesture in the Soaring Eagle Wetland will set in motion the construction of the two-phase project.
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October 5, 2020
Wildlife for Everyone Foundation Awards Construction Contract for Accessible Wetland...
State College, PA - The Board of the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation recently awarded Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., State College, the contract to develop the Julian Wetland in Centre County into a user-friendly natural area. When completed, the Julian Wetland, located in Huston Township, will offer a nature destination to be enjoyed by all persons regardless of their physical ability.
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September 16, 2020
SPRING CREEK RESTORATION SERVES ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMANITARIAN BENEFIT...
$17,500 Grant will improve important section of Spring Creek and pave way for accessible fishing for veterans
State College, PA – A 1,000-foot section of Spring Creek in College Township is primed for stream restoration, according to Dave Putnam, wildlife biologist for the US Fish and Wildlife Service office in State College. Restoration will improve water quality and fish habitat, as well as set in motion a dream of Dr. Gerry Clair, a former State College doctor. Dr. Clair, who passed away last year, was committed to making this stretch of stream accessible to veterans for fishing.
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June 30, 2020
SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority Contributes In-Kind Gift to Wetland Project...
State College, PA – SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority (JRA) re-committed its agreement to build a new railroad crossing at no cost to provide access to the Soaring Eagle Wetland owned by the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation (WFEF) in Centre County. The Foundation will enhance the wetland with features that meet ADA requirements for the recreational needs of all Pennsylvanians, notably those underserved due to physical challenges. “The railroad crossing is in disrepair and has inhibited access to the wetland,” notes Jerry Regan, WFEF Board member and chair of the wetland design committee. “A new railroad crossing is the first step in opening up the wetland to a greater number of people. We are grateful to the SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority for supporting this valuable project that meets an important need,” continues Regan.
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June 17, 2020
Soaring Eagle Wetland...
New Name reflects area's ecology
State College, PA - The Board of the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation recently announced the name Soaring Eagle Wetland as the new designation of its wetland located in Huston Township, Centre County. The name draws on the area’s ecology, referencing the Bald Eagle Creek that forms the southern border of the wetland and the migration of golden eagles along the Bald Eagle Ridge, the largest in the eastern United States.
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April 8, 2020
New Trustee Elected to Wildlife for Everyone Foundation Board...
State College, PA – The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation recently elected Dennis Coleman (Howard, PA) to the Board of Directors. Three current trustees were re-elected: Jim Eckles (Pittsburgh, PA), Mike Harpster (Tyrone, PA) and Janet Nyce (Elliottsburg, PA) who will continue as president for the non-profit organization. The incoming trustees will serve three-year terms through 2023.
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March 11, 2020
Wildlife for Everyone Awards Annual Scholarships to Five Students...
State College, PA - The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual Wildlife Scholarship Fund. Five students from five institutions of higher learning throughout Pennsylvania were awarded scholarships to support them in their respective wildlife and natural resource-related fields. The fundamental goal of the Wildlife Scholarship Fund is to inspire the next generation of conservationists by presenting opportunities for students to advance their career interest in wildlife conservation.
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December 16, 2019
Wildlife for Everyone Receives Centre Foundation Grant to Develop Youth Program in Wetlands...
State College, PA – The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation received a Centre Foundation Field-of-Interest Grant to offer an educational program for youth in the Tom Ridge Wetlands in Centre County next year. The focus of the program will be wetlands exploration. Youth will learn about the various ecosystems that exist through hands-on learning that includes various art expressions and stewardship projects.
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November 20, 2019
Wildlife for Everyone Foundation Receives DCNR Grant - Moves Wetlands Project Forward...
State College, PA – The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation received a $250,000 Recreation and Conservation grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) last week for development of the Tom Ridge Wetlands in Huston Township, Centre County. The first phase of the project will feature an ADA accessible boardwalk trail, observation areas, accessible fishing platform, pavilion, restrooms, parking area and interpretive signage. The DCNR funding builds on the $250,000 grant received from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) in 2018. Levine Engineering, LLC, Altoona, is providing project management services.
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November 11, 2019
Wildlife Scholarship Fund Supports Future Conservationists...
The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation offers a Wildlife Scholarship Fund that awards students with financial support to advance their career interest in wildlife conservation. The purpose of the scholarship fund is to inspire the next generation of conservationists by presenting opportunities for students to deepen their connection with nature and wildlife. Awards may be used to offset expenses related to education or for participation in related conferences, workshops and field experiences.
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October 1, 2019
Wildlife for Everyone Announces Photography Contest...
If you love nature photography, then the Autumn in the Wetlands Photography Contest is for you! Wildlife for Everyone is sponsoring the photography contest, and hopes anyone who loves getting behind a camera will participate-there are two categories: youth and adult.
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July 18, 2019
Bald Eagle Creek Restoration Kickstarts Proposed Wildlife Center...
Favorable weather gives the stream restoration the green light.
State College, PA — The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation will initiate the first enhancement to its proposed Wildlife Center, slated for construction in the Tom Ridge Wetlands along old Route 220 South in Huston Township, Centre County. The restoration project had been delayed for one year due to high water levels caused by record rainfall throughout the summer and fall of 2018. Movement of big construction equipment was impossible due to the excessive water and deep mud. The restoration of 600 feet of Bald Eagle Creek will begin the week of July 22 and take approximately one week to construct.
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June 26, 2019
2019 Seedlings for Schools Program Experiences Huge Response to New Pollinator Garden Option...
State College, PA – In spring 2019, the PA Game Commission’s Howard Nursery introduced a new program for teachers in Pennsylvania. A mix of 25 native pollinator-friendly seedlings were packaged for teachers to order and plant a pollinator garden on their school premises, free of charge. The response was huge and unexpected according to Brian Stone, manager of Howard Nursery. “We communicated that the pollinator garden bundles were available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and by the end of the first day, we were at capacity!” Sixty-seven schools throughout the state received pollinator garden bundles in this inaugural year.
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June 11, 2019
West Penn Power Supports Wildlife Center in Centre County...
Contributions of Bench Allows Visitors to Enjoy Accessible Trail
State College, PA - FirstEnergy Corporation, parent company of West Penn Power that provides service to 720,000 customers in central and southwestern Pennsylvania, showed its support of the fully-accessible walking trail planned for the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation’s new Wildlife Center in Centre County. Joleen Hindman, Area Manager of FirstEnergy, presented a $5,000 check to the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation to enhance the trail with an ADA compliant bench that will provide the opportunity for all visitors to rest and observe nature around them.
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May 31, 2019
5th Annual Great Outdoor Picnic, An Invitation to the Outdoors...
State College, PA – Do you remember when your mom told you to go out to play on a summer morning and then had to call you in for dinner eight hours later? If you do, you’re probably a Baby Boomer or Generation Xer; on average kids today don’t view going outside as a desirable source of recreation. Indoor and virtual recreation options have trumped nature. The Great Outdoor Picnic offers kids an opportunity to try their hand at the tried-and-true outdoor sports of fly fishing, archery and target shooting. The 5th annual Great Outdoor Picnic will be held on Saturday, June 22 from 11 am to 4 pm at Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park.
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April 17, 2019
Wildlife for Everyone Foundation’s Fundraising Efforts Come to the Rescue; Ensure Youth Program Continues...
State College, PA - The fact that central Pennsylvania received an inordinate amount of rainfall last year can’t be disputed. No one knows this better than the staff at Howard Nursery, an entity of the Pennsylvania Game Commission that produces bare-root seedlings for wildlife food and cover on state game lands. The Howard Nursery also administers the Seedlings for Schools program that offers a free seedling to every school-age child in the state of Pennsylvania to plant and observe its growth. Last year’s rainfall left the 2019 Seedlings for Schools program in doubt.
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April 16, 2019
Gala was a Huge Success...
The 2nd Annual Pennsylvania Wildlife Gala was a tremendous success. Close to 200 guests enjoyed the festive evening, contributing to the Foundation’s cause of promoting wildlife conservation and education in Pennsylvania.
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March 13, 2019
2nd Annual Pennsylvania Wildlife Gala To Raise Money for Wildlife Conservation & Education...
State College, Pa — The 2nd annual Pennsylvania Wildlife Gala to benefit the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation, will be held at the Nittany Lion Inn, State College, on Friday, April 5, beginning with a cocktail reception at 5:30 pm. The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation, based in State College, is the non-profit organization that promotes wildlife conservation and education in Pennsylvania.
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March 12, 2019
Wildlife for Everyone Awards Annual Scholarships to Five Students...
State College, PA - The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual Wildlife Scholarship Fund. Five students from four institutions of higher learning were awarded the $500 stipend to support them in their respective wildlife and natural resource-related fields. The fundamental goal of the Wildlife Scholarship Fund is to inspire the next generation of conservationists by presenting opportunities for students to advance their career interest in wildlife conservation.
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February 20, 2019
Wildlife for Everyone Foundation Announces New Executive Director...
State College, PA - A new Executive Director has been chosen to take the helm of the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation (WFEF), the non-profit organization committed to wildlife conservation and education in Pennsylvania. Susan Hawthorne, an experienced professional in the human service non-profit arena, brings a myriad of knowledge to this position.
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October 30, 2018
Three Trustees Elected to Wildlife for Everyone Foundation Board...
State College, PA – The Wildlife For Everyone Foundation, the not-for-profit organization committed to wildlife conservation and education in Pennsylvania, recently elected three new trustees to its Board of Directors. The incoming trustees will serve three-year terms through 2021.
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September 19, 2018
Wildlife for Everyone Foundation Receives $250,000 Grant To Lift Off Wildlife Center...
State College, PA – The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation received a $250,000 grant from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to kick off planning and construction of its highly-anticipated Wildlife Center, located in Huston Township, Centre County. The DCED award was granted through its Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program that funds organizations for the planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation and repair of greenways, recreational trails, and open space. The Foundation’s proposed Wildlife Center will be an ADA-certified, outdoor learning space and nature observatory that will feature a one-mile, accessible trail allowing all individuals to experience nature regardless of their physical limitation.
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September 7, 2018
Wildlife for Everyone Foundation Poised for Future Expansion ...
State College, Pa – The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation is pleased to announce a change in its management. The Foundation’s recent growth and the wish to expand beyond central Pennsylvania has necessitated a change in its operations.
Foundation President, Jerry Regan, whose term is expiring, will be appointed to a seat on the Board of Directors, where he will oversee and chair the new $1.8 million Wildlife Center project, planned for groundbreaking in the summer of 2019. He will also continue to support various committees to ensure a seamless transition to the new management structure. “Jerry has been an invaluable asset to the Foundation as president and committee chair for the last two years, and we look forward to his continued involvement as a board member,” comments Russ Schleiden, chairman of the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation Board.
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August 21, 2018
Successful beetle release at Julian Wetlands...
By Mark Nale
A small group from Wildlife for Everyone Foundation and members of the media gathered to watch over 600 Galerucella calmariensis beetles released at the Julian Wetlands this spring. The wetlands is part of a man-made marsh in Centre County that is owned by the foundation and part of the highly-anticipated Wildlife Center that is set for ground breaking in summer 2019.
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July 19, 2018
The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation receives National Recognition for Pennsylvania Wildlife Magazine...
State College, PA - The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation recently received a national APEX Award of Excellence for its new magazine, Pennsylvania Wildlife. The annual APEX awards recognize excellence in publishing by professional communicators. The awards are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content and the ability to achieve overall communications excellence. This year more than 1,400 entries competed in 100 subcategories. The Foundation's biannual magazine was recognized for excellence in design and layout in the most popular category, Magazines, Journals and Tabloids.
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June 20, 2018
Game Commission's "Seedlings for Schools" Program Informs Youth...
Your investment making a difference! Seedlings for Schools Program hits Record Numbers
State College, PA - The Seedlings for Schools program marked its 10th year anniversary with record number participation. This spring, a total of 160,276 students across Pennsylvania were presented with a seedling from Howard Nursery in central Pennsylvania to plant and watch it grow. That amounts to nearly 65,000 more children – a 68% increase over last year. This experience offers benefits far beyond adding a tree to the planet. In today's world of over-extended children who prefer an electronic device to fresh air, this program connects children to the outdoors by emphasizing their role in the conservation of our natural resources.
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June 12, 2018
Watch out Loosestrife, the BEETLES ARE COMING...
The next time you want to step on that beetle, give it a second thought! Not all beetles are pests and some might even be beneficial. Consider the beetle Galerucella Calmariensis, commonly known as the Loosestrife Leaf Beetle. It is the biological control that has been proven to manage the destructive effects of the invasive Purple Loosestrife plant that thrives in water-rich places such as wetlands.
»Full Press Release or watch the WTAJ Video
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March 28, 2018
Wildlife for Everyone Awards Scholarships to First Recipients...
State College, PA - The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its first annual Wildlife scholarship. The Wildlife scholarship was established to award students with financial support to advance their career interests in wildlife conservation. The fundamental goal of the Wildlife Scholarship Fund is to inspire the next generation of conservationists by presenting opportunities for students to deepen their connection with wildlife and nature.
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January 16, 2018
Wildlife for Everyone Foundation Elects Three New Directors to Board...
State College, PA – Wildlife for Everyone Foundation, the not-for-profit organization committed to wildlife conservation in Pennsylvania, recently elected three members to its Board of Directors. The incoming directors will serve three-year terms through 2020...
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October 30, 2017
Wildlife Foundation Awarded $25,000 to advance Seedlings for Schools Program in Southwestern Pennsylvania...
State College, PA - The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation was awarded a $25,000 grant from the EQT Foundation to expand the reach of the Seedlings for Schools program into schools in southwestern Pennsylvania. The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation’s mission is to promote wildlife conservation and education in Pennsylvania. The Seedlings for Schools program, a partnership between the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery and the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation, was started in 2008 to help children make a connection between the plants around them and the role they play in providing habitat and food for wildlife. During the last two years, nearly 300,000 students and 1,000 schools across the Commonwealth have participated in the program.
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September 27, 2017
Wildlife Center Kick-Off a Success...
A beautiful day, great turnout of friends and informative and entertaining programs combined to make the Kick-off of the fundraising phase of the Wildlife Center, located on the Tom Ridge and Julian Wetlands just west of State College, a great success. Guests were invited to walk a portion of the future one-mile accessible trail where they were met by representatives from the PA Fish & Boat Commission, US Fish and Wildlife Service, PA Game Commission and the State College Birding Club. They offered demonstrations and explanations on topics ranging from bird migration through the wetlands, water life found in Bald Eagle Creek, electrofishing and how the age of trees are determined by its rings.
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August 23, 2017
Game Commission's "Seedlings for Schools" program informs youth...
State College, PA - A fifth grade student recounts in a thank you letter how he's been taking care of the white pine seedling given to him as part of the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Seedlings for Schools program last year. "I followed the directions and I hope it will grow to be big and strong. My pap and I put a barrel over it so no snow would hurt it," he states. Opportunities to plant and care for a tree seedling do not present themselves to youth readily, even less so to children in an urban setting. That's why Seedlings for Schools, a program of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, is so important. Since its inception in 2008, over 1 million seedlings have been distributed to schools statewide. Last year, 195,000 tree seedlings were produced and distributed from Howard Nursery in Centre County, which is managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
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July 21, 2017
Wildlife for Everyone Expands Board...
Four New Directors Elected
State College, PA - Wildlife for Everyone Foundation, the not-for profit organization committed to wildlife conservation in Pennsylvania, recently elected four members to its Board of Directors. The incoming directors will serve three year terms.
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June 30, 2016
Great Outdoor Picnic is a huge success! Raffle generates $37,000 in Prizes!...
The Great Outdoor Picnic was held at Penns Cave and Wildlife Center near Centre Hall, PA on Saturday June 18, 2016 and was a huge success. Those who attended enjoyed activities like learning how to flyfish and archery, as well as about the environment from a number of vendors. It included great food and a family atmosphere that brought people from all over central Pennsylvania. The Raffle was the hit of the day also with awarding over $37,000 in prizes. Congratulations to all the winners and Thank you to our sponsors for the event.
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May 24, 2017
Seedlings for Schools Gets Boost from Columbia Gas
Check Presentation with State Senator Jake Corman Set for May 25
State College, PA - Employees of Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania will present a check in the amount of $5,000 to Wildlife for Everyone Foundation representatives on May 25 at 10 am at Wonderland Charter School in State College. Columbia Gas is awarding financial support for the Seedlings for Schools program, an initiative of the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation and the Pennsylvania Game Commission, which connects youth to nature by offering young trees for planting. Pennsylvania State Senator Jake Corman will be present to applaud the efforts of Columbia Gas and its support of this vital initiative. Also in attendance will be students and representatives from Wonderland Charter School and the Ferguson Township arborist. The Seedlings for Schools program, which started in 2008, offers all youth from pre-school to 12th grade the opportunity to plant and observe the growth of a fledgling tree. Last year, 195,000 tree seedlings were produced and distributed to more than 900 schools across the state from Howard Nursery, under the management of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
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May 18, 2016
Students "Explore, Discover & Understand Wetlands Through the Lens of a Camera"...
Youth blend technology and outdoors while learning about wildlife and its habitat at The Governor Tom Ridge Wetlands
STATE COLLEGE, PA - The Wildlife For Everyone Foundation (WFEF) welcomed students from across Pennsylvania to "Explore, Discover & Understand Wetlands Through the Lens of a Camera" on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at The Governor Tom Ridge Wetlands in Centre County. Students received experience using the latest technology to capture the natural beauty of the wetlands and its inhabitants. Generous donations from Big Froggy 101, Best Buy and Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park offset the cost of prizes for participants.
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February 1, 2016
Wildlife For Everyone Foundation Board of Directors Re-Elects Officers for Second Term...
James V. Eckles remains President of the foundation's Board of Directors
State College, PA - The Wildlife For Everyone Foundation's Board of Directors unanimously approved the re-election of all officers for 2016. The board is responsible for overseeing operations and fundraising for the foundation.
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December 14, 2015
Colyer Lake Restoration Nears Completion...
Refilling of Potter Township Lake expected to be complete by March 2016
An 11-week process to refill a popular Centre County fishing and boating destination is underway. The dam at Colyer Lake, located just off Route 322 in Potter Township, was deemed structurally deficient in 2012 and the lake was emptied less than 12 months later. Now, thanks to passionate local residents, successful fundraising and dedicated construction crews, refurbishment of the dam and aquatic habitats is complete and water levels are on the rise.
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October 29, 2015
High-Tech Cameras "Scary-Effective" in Protecting Bats...
Photos texted to officers' phones when trespassers threaten sensitive caves.
An alert sounds through a smartphone speaker.
A real-time trail camera photo has just been sent by text message to a Pennsylvania Game Commission wildlife conservation officer. People are trespassing again at an abandoned mine site, perhaps not even realizing any breach into the mine poses a serious and potentially lethal threat to already-beleaguered cave-bat populations there.
With the alert sent, the officer makes it to the mine in time to head off the trespassers.
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September 20, 2015
Earn Tax Credits by supporting Pennsylvania Wildlife...
Wildlife For Everyone Foundation invites businesses and supporters to participate in The Pennsylvania State Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. (Click Here for a brochure.)The program provides tax credits to eligible businesses that make charitable contributions to an approved tax-exempt charitable organization. Wildlife For Everyone is an approved benefactor to receive Educational Improvement Tax Credit funds through the Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund. The fund serves as a collection and allocation agency for businesses paying tax in Pennsylvania choosing to participate. All tax monies designated by businesses to Wildlife For Everyone go through the Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund and 100% of funds are directly provided to Wildlife For Everyone.
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September 16, 2015
Veterans Showcase Fly Fishing Talents in Inaugural Wildlife For Warriors Spruce Creek Classic...
Inaugural fly fishing tournament created to provide aid to wounded military personnel and Pennsylvania's wildlife
Wildlife For Everyone Foundation and Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. hosted veterans and supporters to a pair of Pennsylvania's nationally-renowned trout streams on Monday, September 14th for the inaugural Wildlife For Warriors Spruce Creek Classic. The event recognized and celebrated the contributions of military personnel to protect valuable freedoms, such as enjoying Pennsylvania's outdoor treasures.
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August 25, 2015
Campaign to Restore Hereford Manor Lake Underway...
Wildlife For Everyone provides tax-deductible outlet for contributions
In an effort to restore valuable natural habitats and a dynamic community resource, the Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation has partnered with Restore Hereford Manor Lake and the Beaver County Sportsmen's Conservation League to facilitate the quick repair of the Hereford Manor Lake Dam. Located less than 30 miles from downtown Pittsburgh in Franklin Township, the lake and its surrounding property encompass 428 acres critical to the community ecosystem and once valuable for fishing, boating, hunting, hiking, biking and other recreational activities.
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August 15, 2015
Wildlife Supporters Tee Off at 5th Annual Golf Tournament...
Yearly event helps provide funding for projects benefiting Pennsylvania wildlife and habitat
The Wildlife For Everyone Foundation held its 5th Annual Tee Off For Wildlife Golf Tournament on Friday, August 14, 2015 at The Links at Gettysburg. The one-day event helps provide money for projects benefiting Pennsylvania wildlife and its habitats. This year more than 60 golfers, spectators and volunteers attended the event, helping make it one of the most successful fundraisers held by the Foundation.
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June 24, 2015
Great Outdoor Picnic is a huge success! Raffle generates $37,000 in Prizes!
The Great Outdoor Picnic was held at Penns Cave and Wildlife Center near Centre Hall, PA on Saturday June 20, 2015 and was a huge success. Those who attended enjoyed activities like learning how to flyfish and archery, as well as about the environment from a number of vendors. It included great food and a family atmosphere that brought people from all over central Pennsylvania. The Raffle was the hit of the day also with awarding over $37,000 in prizes. Congratulations to all the winners and Thank you to our sponsors for the event.
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June 16, 2015
Halfmoon Creek Restoration Improves Valuable Tributary For Prize Trout Streams
Work continues on Ferguson Township waterway at Centre Stables to improve habitat
In an effort to restore wild trout population on a three mile stretch of Halfmoon Creek at Centre Stables, significant stream restoration, spearheaded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, remains ongoing thanks to the Wildlife For Everyone Foundation. Halfmoon Creek, from its headwaters on Bald Eagle Mountain in western Centre County to the confluence with Spruce Creek near Pennsylvania Furnace in Huntingdon County, is designated as having impaired water quality and degraded fish habitat from agricultural runoff.
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June 8, 2015
'Seedlings For Schools' Surpasses 1 Million Seedling Milestone
With more than 170,000 seedlings distributed to Pennsylvania students this spring, the program's eight-year total now exceeds 1,000,000.
State College, PA - More than 170,000 seedlings were distributed to students across Pennsylvania this spring through the Pennsylvania Game Commission's 'Seedlings For Schools' program. By participating in the program, students receive instruction from teachers on trees and their impact on wildlife habitat and gain valuable hands-on experience planting seedlings and observing their development.
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June 8, 2015
Fourth Annual Sporting Clay Classic Draws Record Number of Attendees
Yearly sporting clay competition attracts top competitors from across Pennsylvania, youth shooters help usher in next generation of wildlife supporters
Seven Springs, PA - Completing just its fourth year, the Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation's Annual Sporting Clay Classic has grown into a can't-miss event for some of Pennsylvania's sharpest marksmen and women. A record-high 87 shooters competed on Friday, May 22, 2015 in the competition under sunny skies at the Seven Springs Sporting Clay Facility in Seven Springs, PA. Through generous donations and sponsorships, thousands of dollars' worth of prizes and raffle items were also awarded to participants and spectators.
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April 30, 2015
Students "Explore, Discover and Understand Wetlands Through the Lens of a Camera"...
Youth blend technology and outdoors while learning about wildlife and its habitat at The Governor Tom Ridge Wetlands
STATE COLLEGE, PA - The Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation (WFEEF) welcomed students from across Central Pennsylvania to "Explore, Discover and Understand Wetlands Through the Lens of a Camera" on Monday, April 27, 2015 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at The Governor Tom Ridge Wetlands in Centre County. Students received experience using the latest technology to capture the natural beauty of the wetlands and its inhabitants. Generous donations from Big Froggy 101, Best Buy, Penn's Cave and Wildlife Park and Dairy Queen Grill and Chill offset the cost of prizes and entertainment for participants
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April 30, 2015
Nomination Process Underway for Students to Wildlife Leadership Academy...
Program seeks motivated students with interest in wildlife and fisheries conservation
State College, PA - The Wildlife Leadership Academy has opened its exclusive Youth Conservation Ambassador nomination process to the public and is currently seeking referrals of motivated students ages 14 to 17 to become Certified Conservation Ambassadors. Accepted students will gain extensive knowledge about wildlife and conservation, leadership experience and communication skills.
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April 17, 2015
Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation Joins Penn State Researchers to Raise Awareness in Wildlife Conservation...
Study of regionally-extinct "Nittany Lions" using cutting-edge technology to promote wildlife conservation within university and community
State College, PA - A team of researchers from Penn State University is diligently compiling samples and data to trace the disappearance of mountain lions within Pennsylvania. Once common in Pennsylvania, the last documented observation of a mountain lion within the state's borders was in 1874. The Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation proudly supports the study, showcasing in-depth wildlife research and education currently occurring within the commonwealth's borders.
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April 2, 2015
Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation Joins Effort to Save Valuable Somerset County Resource...
Somerset Lake serves as a habitat for wildlife and a resource for the local outdoors community
State College, PA - In an effort to preserve valuable natural habitats and a treasured community resource, the Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation is proud to support the Somerset County Conservancy's effort to save Somerset Lake. The lake boasts a diverse bird population, varied natural habitats and immense opportunities for outdoors recreation.
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February 9, 2015
Election of New President Highlights Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation Board of Directors Meeting...
James V. Eckles replaces John Frailey as President of the foundation's board
State College, PA - The roles for three members of the Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation's Board of Directors expanded last week with unanimous approval of officers for 2015. The board is responsible for overseeing operations and fundraising for the foundation. Board members receive no compensation for their contributions.
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December 11, 2014
Stream Enhancements Help Threatened Species...
Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation partners with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, PennDOT and Crawford County Conservation District for Athens Township project.
Much-needed stream restoration on Muddy Run in Athens Township, Crawford County, PA, is providing improved habitats for several aquatic species, including one designated as threatened by Pennsylvania officials. Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation managed funds for the project, which was coordinated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Crawford County Conservation District also contributed. Experts worked to reestablish the natural stream channel and stabilize stream banks to decrease the influx of sedimentation to the stream.
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December 11, 2014
Stream Restoration Project in Lancaster County Completed...
Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation aids U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services to improve Martic Township aquatic habitat.
A recently completed restoration project for a portion of Climber Run in Martic Township helped eliminate bank erosion and enhance aquatic habitat near the SR 324 bridge in Lancaster County, PA. Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation provided critical support for the project, which was managed through an interagency agreement between U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services (USFWS) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The USFWS deemed additional improvement work on Climber Run was necessary following a project to complete fencing, riparian buffer enhancement, and streambank stabilization along the stream.
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September 25, 2014
Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation Celebrates John Riley as First Lifetime Honorary Board Member...
Charter Board Member recognized for lifetime of service to wildlife
Pocono Manor, PA - The Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation officially named Mr. John Riley of Scotrun, PA as a Lifetime Honorary Board Member on Thursday, September 25, 2014. A special ceremony was held during the foundation's Board of Directors Meeting at the Pocono Manor Inn in Pocono Manor, PA. President John Frailey and Chairman Russ Schleiden presented Riley with a plaque and resolution celebrating the honor and his contributions to the foundation and wildlife. The charter board member is the first member of the organization to receive the designation of Lifetime Honorary Board Member. Riley was joined by wife Phyllis, family and friends at the event.
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August 16, 2014
Wildlife Supporters Tee Off at 4th Annual Golf Tournament...
The Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation held its 4th Annual Tee Off For Wildlife Golf Tournament on Friday, August 15, 2014 at The Links at Gettysburg. The one-day event helps provide money for projects benefiting Pennsylvania wildlife and its habitats. This year more than 60 golfers, spectators and volunteers attended the event, helping make it one of the most successful fundraisers held by the Foundation.
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June 20, 2014
Explore, Discover and Understand Wetlands Through the Lens of a Camera...
The Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation hosted "Explore, Discover and Understand Wetlands Through the Lens of a Camera" on Monday, June 9, 2014 at the Governor Tom Ridge Wetlands in Centre County. Students from the area and surrounding communities received experience using the latest technology to capture the natural beauty of the wetlands and its inhabitants. The Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation (WFEEF), partnering with Big Froggy 101, Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile provided technology, entertainment and prizes for students, ages 13-18 from throughout the region.
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May 26, 2014
Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation Hosts Third Annual Sporting Clay Classic...
Auction Items and Prizes include African Safari, HomeWaters Club Overnight Fly Fishing Excursion, Ruger k10/22 Rifle, Pirates Baseball Tickets
Shooters will compete in the Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation's Third Annual Sporting Clay Classic on Friday, May 30, 2014. The one-day event at the Seven Springs Sporting Clay Facility in Seven Springs, PA attracts some of Pennsylvania's sharpest marksmen. Through generous donations and sponsorships, nearly $10,000 worth of prizes and raffle items will be awarded to participants. -
March 11, 2014
Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation Awarded Stream Restoration Grant . . .
Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation receives $148,404 grant.
Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation (WFEEF), based in State College, recently received a $148,404 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) 2013 Growing Greener Grant Program to continue restoration of fish habitat and improvement of water quality in Halfmoon Creek. -
September 9, 2013
They Say A Picture Says A Thousand Words . . .
Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation Partners with Save Colyer Lake
Just nine short years ago, Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation (WFEEF) was formed to make certain that what we have enjoyed as young people and adults will be here for our children and grandchildren. When meeting with the leadership of Save Colyer Lake, Inc., it was clear for WFEEF to become a partner with this project. -
September 5, 2013
Species of the young forest focus of McKean County Project.
About 30,000 wildlife-beneficial trees and shrubs have been planted recently on the 17,500-acre Clermont Tract in southern McKean County to begin the restoration of the site as prime habitat for the American woodcock and other young-forest species.
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January 29, 2013
Looking Ahead To A New Year - Board of Directors and Executive Committee Named at January Meeting
Looking toward their ninth year, Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation (WFEEF) elected the following Board Members at the January meeting:
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August 12, 2012
Annual Five-Miler Tops $10,000 for Wildlife For Everyone
The Mid Penn Trailblazers, organizers of the run, set a goal this year to raise the five year total to top the $10,000 mark. Thanks to a total of 80 participants Mid Penn Trailblazers reached their mark. The WFEEF 5 Miler covered the course of dirt roads and grassy lanes stretching across State Game Lands 252 near Allenwood. Proceeds from this event support Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation.
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May 2, 2012
Waste Management Boosts Seedlings for Schools Program
Waste Management again has provided support for the Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation’s participation of the Seedlings for Schools program. The company has contributed $11,000 this year for the program, which will provide seedlings to many elementary and high schools across Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Game Commission program.
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March 5, 2012
Dominion helps to grow Seedlings For Schools program
Dominion awarded $5,000 to Wildlife for Everyone Endowment Foundation (WFEEF). This grant will support the Seedlings for Schools Program, which provides seedlings to more than a thousand schools across Pennsylvania.
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September 14, 2011
New Wildlife for Everyone Partnership to Provide Support for Wildlife Internships
The Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation is helping to expand an innovative internship program that originated in 1999 in the Southwest Region of the Pennsylvania Game Commission to give college students hands-on experience in skills needed for careers in wildlife management.
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July 29, 2011
Wildlife for Everyone Endowment Foundation Continues on State Game Lands 93
With the removal of a building earlier this year, a Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation partnership has continued to gather acreage for State Game Lands 93, which provides viewscape protection for the Flight 93 Memorial in Somerset County. The memorial and the game lands are dedicated to the memory of the 40 passengers and crew of Flight 93, who prevented terrorists from reaching their intended destination with the hijacked plane on Sept. 11, 2001.
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June 15, 2011
WFEEF Endowment Foundation Dedicates Governor Tom Ridge Wetlands Preserve
The Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation on Wednesday dedicated 135 acres along Route 220 between Julian and Martha Furnace as the Governor Tom Ridge Wetlands Preserve.
