Riparian Forest Buffer Summit Save the date! The Pennsylvania Riparian Forest Buffer Summit, hosted by DCNR and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy will be held: February 20 - 21, 2019 Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center 800 East Park Drive Harrisburg, PA The summit provides conservation professionals and decision makers with the latest information […]

The Watershed Congress Along the Schuylkill River advances the best available information and techniques for protecting and restoring watersheds. The focus on networking across disciplines means that the Congress melds science, policy and practical applications into one program. Every year, a growing and changing group of individuals attends to gain new knowledge, acquire tools, and […]

Land Ethics Symposium Symposium Overview Each year, this informative conference focuses on ways to create low-maintenance, economical and ecologically balanced landscapes using native plants and restoration techniques. Participants have opportunities to network and share their experiences with peers at this professional program. The symposium is geared toward professionals, including landscape architects, designers, contractors and the […]

The 28th Annual Native Plants in the Landscape conference will be held June 5-8, 2019. The Native Plants in the Landscape Conference offers opportunities to learn from expert speakers, participate in educational workshops and exceptional field trips over the course of three days. A native plant sale is also held during this event. The purpose of the […]

Villanova is thrilled to have the recently appointed Philadelphia Water Commissioner, Randy Hayman address the symposium on Philadelphia’s Green City Clean Water initiative. In addition, Patrick McDonnell, the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will be updating us on the current regulatory directions for stormwater in Pennsylvania. Dr. John Gulliver, a University of […]