A record-breaking 426 people got here collectively for the 2024 Pennsylvania Land Conservation Convention held in Bethlehem from April 3 to five. The convention offered 75 hours of instruction with 38 classroom periods, six cellular seminars, and 90 presenters. Individuals rated the general occasion a 4.8 out of 5 on common.
WeConservePA extends honest because of the hosts, planning committee members, sponsors, presenters, exhibitors, and attendees who all contributed to the occasion’s success.
Statistics
Evaluations
- Common general convention ranking: 4.8 (out of 5, 5 being the most effective)
- Common session ranking: 4.7
Coaching
- 90 audio system
- 38 classroom periods
- 6 cellular seminars
- 75 hours of coaching
Attendance
- Complete attendance: 426 (a file excessive!)
- Attendees have been related to greater than 140 distinctive organizations (together with 40+ land trusts; 40+ native authorities EACs and Open House Committees, state businesses, and different models of presidency; and 25+ different non-profit organizations)
- 186 first-time attendees (a file excessive!)
- Attendance excluding exhibitors and company: 376
Assessment the 2024 CONFERENCE PROGRAM
What People Are Saying
I discover this convention extremely worthwhile for constructing relationships, which is essential to strengthening our numerous partnerships. It’s additionally inspiring to learn the way different organizations are dealing with the identical points.
It was my first time attending the convention and I assumed it was very instructional! I appreciated the big variety of subjects and audio system.
The lodge alternative was lovely, and every little thing was organized very properly. I loved having the native conservancies be current to supply perception into the land they protect on daily basis.
Diane Husic gave the most effective discuss I’ve heard in a very long time!
Classroom session at Wind Creek.
WeConservePA member banner at registration.
Thursday night dinner.
Cell Seminars Spotlight Native Belongings – Even within the Rain!
For the second yr in a row, Mom Nature made cellular seminars tougher to tug off, nonetheless our tour leaders did a tremendous job adapting to on-the-ground circumstances.
READ MORE about 2024 Excursions.
Stroll at Columcille Megalith Park. Credit score: Sherry Acevedo.
Classroom session at Nelson Lodge, Kirkridge Protect. Credit score: Sherry Acevedo.
Overlook at Kirkwood Protect. Credit score: Stephen Kloiber.
Lehigh Valley Historical past and Land Conservation Featured in Story Map
If you wish to revisit the Lehigh Valley to expertise greater than was attainable through the convention (otherwise you weren’t capable of make the convention,) it’s possible you’ll need to take a look at WeConservePA ArcGIS Storymap of conservation tasks, historic websites, and extra that was ready in assist of the convention. VIEW THE MAP.
Lifetime Conservation Management Award Introduced to Steven J. Schiffman, Esq.
WeConservePA honored legal professional Steven J. Schiffman with the Lifetime Conservation Management Award throughout dinner on Thursday, April 4. The Lifetime Conservation Management Award acknowledges people who’ve made excellent contributions to conservation in Pennsylvania over the course of their life. READ MORE.
Steven J. Schiffman accepts the Lifetime Conservation Management Award.
Steven J. Schiffman, Esq. and Lori Serratelli, Esq. with WeConservePA Govt Director Andy Loza, WeConservePA Board President Renee’ Carey, and pal Larry Schweiger.
Steven J. Schiffman, Esq. and Lori Serratelli, Esq. with members of Western Pennsylvania Conservancy employees, previous and current.
Thank You to the Convention Hosts!
Heritage Conservancy, Lehigh County Conservation District, Lehigh Valley Planning Fee, Northampton County Agricultural Land Preservation Board, Northampton County Conservation District, Northampton County Parks & Recreation, Wildlands Conservancy.
