Venango Conservation District

06/05/2026

Hotter summers, wilder storms, shifting seasons… The climate is changing, and so can we. Let’s protect our home. 🌎

Climate change isn’t far away—it’s right here in our backyard! Our planet’s sending us signals—are we listening? See how climate change is shaping our area and what we can do together.

06/04/2026

Looking for a family adventure this Saturday?

🌿 Hit the trail and discover something wild! Join us for National Trails Day on the Queen City Trail this Saturday. Rain or shine, the Venango Conservation District will be there with our Discover Tanks filled with fascinating local aquatic critters. Stop by, get your hands wet, and see what lives beneath the surface! 🐟🦞💦

06/04/2026

🧀National Cheese Day🧀 is here, share with us your favorite cheese in the comments! During this day keep in mind the local dairies and businesses you could support with your cheese purchase. Here are a couple local dairies you can find in Venango County; Farmer’s Daughter Country Market, Farmer in the Dell Creamery, Back Acres Farm, Triple J Farms, and Kennedy’s Cheese. If we missed your local dairy producer, share their business in the comments for support.

06/01/2026

If you are a Timber Harvester or Logger, please take the time to check out the graphic below. There are important plans and permits that your site may be required to have. Check out our website or give us a call if you have permitting questions! www.venangocd.org

05/26/2026

05/18/2026

Pennsylvania rains plus property improvement projects equal opportunities for erosion! Please stabilize open earth disturbance once you have finished your project or if you plan to leave earth open for more than four days. If you have questions about earth disturbance, please give us a call!

05/12/2026

To read a tree’s past, study the patterns in its rings. Sudden shifts in width can show drought, fire or insect damage. By observing these clues, you can learn how the forest responded to past events.

05/12/2026

05/06/2026

May 3rd through 9th is Amphibians Week! Take a moment during your adventures this week to practice curiosity. If you see a pond or a large puddle in a low-lying area, check it out! Is someone living there? Did someone lay eggs there? Different kinds of amphibians living in one place (we call this amphibious biodiversity) is an indicator of good water quality. It is important to protect wetlands and aquatic structures that provide habitat to our semi-aquatic friends and make good, quality water possible!

05/01/2026

*** Applications are now being accepted ***