**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED** The Mount Penn Preserve Environmental Committee is hosting a Mount Penn Preserve Cleanup Event. The group will meet at The Reading Pagoda. The work involves some walking, light lifting and bending, but only as strenuous as you want. Late comers and early leavers are enthusiastically welcomed!! Gloves, orange safety vests, garbage pickers, and […]
Come with us as we get to know our favorite natural friends in a different light (or in this case, season). Trees can be easy to identify when they have leaves, however, as we dive into the colder months where leaves are scarce, we are here to emphasize their other identifiable features. Join us as […]
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of indulgence at our Annual Wine & Cheese Tasting! This year, we are thrilled to showcase the award-winning wines from Adams County Winery, crowned Pennsylvania’s Best Winery for 2024 at the prestigious PA Wine Competition. Embark on a delightful journey as you savor a selection of their finest wines […]
Discover the enchanting elegance of Stokesay Castle at our 2025 Wedding Showcase! Step into a world of timeless romance as you explore the stunning grounds and beautifully renovated ballroom, the perfect setting for your dream wedding. Meet Stokesay's select preferred vendors, known for their exceptional service and seamless collaboration, ensuring your special day is nothing […]
Invasive plant species have changed our natural landscape for centuries. They have completely taken over the understory of our forests, preventing healthy native plants from growing in those areas. Come and join our efforts in helping the environment by removing and cutting back on invasive plant populations. We will be working outside the entire time, […]
Our 12th annual community dinner of chili, golumpki, and kielbasa/halushki will be held on March 9. This fundraising event benefits the AVCP’s scholarship fund for local students. Follow us on Facebook for more announcements when pre-orders open.
The AVCP board meeting dates are typically the second Tuesday of EVERY month at 6:30 P.M., unless otherwise specified. Please check the AVCP Facebook page for any changes/updates. Join us and share your ideas, sign up as a volunteer. Just stop by to say "hello"! We'd love to meet you. Meetings will take place in […]
**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED** The Mount Penn Preserve Environmental Committee is hosting a Mount Penn Preserve Cleanup Event. The group will meet at The Reading Pagoda. The work involves some walking, light lifting and bending, but only as strenuous as you want. Late comers and early leavers are enthusiastically welcomed!! Gloves, orange safety vests, garbage pickers, and […]
Board meeting of the Mount Penn Preserve Partnership Council of Governments (MP3 COG). Open to the public. Learn more about the Mount Penn Preserve initiatives and hear reports from each of the committees. Link for Meeting Agenda and Zoom access is available the week of the meeting at the following link: www.mtpennpreserve.org
Join Parks staff as we get out on the Union Canal Trail to enjoy an hour-long brisk walk with likeminded friends. Getting moving this time of the year can be tough, but studies show that outdoor time is just as important in winter as the warmer months of the year. Just a few minutes of […]
Invasive plant species have changed our natural landscape for centuries. They have completely taken over the understory of our forests, preventing healthy native plants from growing in those areas. Come and join our efforts in helping the environment by removing and cutting back on invasive plant populations. We will be working outside the entire time, […]
Get wrapped up in a trail tale and discover plants and animal friends in our parks. This toddler-age program focuses on a nature topic each month partnered with a story and a craft. Special guests and visitors may make an appearance to join us in the fun! Geared towards children ages 3-5. FREE | Registration […]
