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Edge of the Woods Photography: Highlighting the beauty of the PA Wilds through photography and more

Bernadette Chiaramonte, the owner of Edge of the Woods Photography, is a multi-talented artist and Juried artisan of the Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania. Nestled in the serene Pine Creek Valley and PA Grand Canyon Landscape of the PA Wilds, Chiaramonte draws inspiration for her artwork from her surroundings. Her passion for art and nature can be seen throughout all her creative endeavors.

PA Firefly Festival’s Glowing Success

The 2024 PA Firefly Festival (PAFF) impact statement has been released. Since 2012, PAFF has hosted 4,931 festival patrons at the annual Forest County festival. Demand remains strong, this past year over 2500 lottery applications were submitted for the one hundred sixty event tickets.

WCO members urged to participate in ‘Wildly Cooperative’ engagement sessions this fall

Participate in Wildly Cooperative: Imagining and Evolving the Network’s Future, an engagement process taking place this fall, to share your feedback and insights.

Wilds Cooperative of PA members gathered for 2024 spring membership meeting at Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center in Wellsboro

Members of the Wilds Cooperative of PA met at the Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center in Tioga County on Monday, April 22 for the first of two Membership Meetings to be held in 2024. These meetings are held twice a year, typically with the spring session on the eastern side of the PA Wilds region and the fall session on the western side, giving as many Wilds Cooperative (WCO) members as possible the chance to attend.

SpringBoard announces 2024 grant program

SpringBoard, a coworking and community space powered by Downtown Bellefonte Inc., has officially launched its 2024 grant opportunity for businesses in Centre County.

Lumber Heritage Region: Uplifting the lumber industry’s history, impacts

Just what is the Lumber Heritage Region?

The Lumber Heritage Region, established in 2001, is one of twelve designated Heritage Areas in Pennsylvania. It spans a 15-county region in north west and north central Pennsylvania that encompasses the entire PA Wilds region.

You could win $50,000 toward your BIG IDEA; info session planned for March 23

You could win $50,000 toward your BIG IDEA; info session planned for March 23 Do you have a big idea or are you crafting a product, process or innovation related…
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ARC’s Appalachian Leadership Institute accepting applications through May 1

The Appalachian Leadership Institute offers a free, nine-month program that focuses on skill-building, seminars, best practice reviews, mentoring, networking, idea exchange and more. Passionate community members and leaders are invited to apply through May 1, 2021.

WalkWorks grants available to help communities with active transportation plans

WalkWorks is accepting grant applications from municipalities and other governmental bodies to assist in the development of Active Transportation Plans, Complete Streets policies, and Vision Zero policies.

Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce launches #BradfordStrong Campaign

The Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off a new campaign, #BradfordStrong, with signs throughout the community.