Category Archives: News

Important information for our members and the community about EC and its partner organizations.


Outdoor recreation webinar planned 3-23-23

Friends of White’s Woods invites you to a ZOOM webinar presented by Dr. Nathan Reigner Pennsylvania’s Director of Outdoor Recreation, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.   Dr. Reigner, DCNR’s Director of Outdoor Recreation, will discuss the many benefits of outdoor recreation, why it is vital toPennsylvania’s future, and […]


Unplug for an hour on March 25th!

Every year, at 8:30 pm on the last Saturday of March, millions of people around the world show their support for our planet by coming together to take one iconic action—turning off their lights for one hour. This symbolic act raises awareness around nature loss and climate change and demonstrates a commitment to make healthier […]


Evergreen Award 2023- time to submit nominations!

A volunteer, organization, business, or an employed person can be nominated for the award. The conservancy is seeking to recognize a nominee who has demonstrated grass-roots leadership in the following areas: • New or innovative technology to prevent harm to our environment • Participation in activities that show a direct positive effect on our environment. […]


Rooftop Solar and Homeowner Rights:

What Pennsylvania Can Learn from Ohio’s New Solar Access Law Last year, a bipartisan group of Ohio legislators passed a sweeping Homeowners Association (HOA) reform bill into law, formerly Senate Bill 61. A key provision of this law is that HOAs may not restrict their members from installing solar on their own property, also known […]


SUMMIT V, OCTOBER 8th, 9AM – 3PM

Hadley Union Building (HUB) Ohio Room, Indiana University of Pennsylvania  TOMORROW, Saturday, October 8th, the Indiana County Sustainable Economic Development Task Force will once again hold its annual Summit, featuring its first ever Electric Vehicle Show! SPREAD THE WORD! This year’s Summit V will be the first in-person Summit since 2019, and will take place at the […]


Spotted Lanternfly Public Meeting

Spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that has spread throughout Pennsylvania and nearby states. Join us for a Spotted Lanternfly Public Meeting and learn how to recognize spotted lanternfly and what you can do to help stop its spread. WhenThu., Oct. 13, 2022 (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET)   WhereYMCA Pavillion 60 N. Ben Franklin Rd. Indiana, PA 15701 […]