Venango Conservation District

10/19/2026

This beautiful fall weather has made project inspection and certification very enjoyable for our Ag Team! This project had a total of 14,000 ft of fence installed.

10/16/2026

Our panel of judges decided on a winner for the 2026 "Design a Pumpkin" contest! Zola from Franklin, PA, designed and drew a beautiful pumpkin, and we have a prize for her at the Venango Conservation District office. Thank you to everyone who entered their wonderful designs! We truly loved seeing each and every one of them!

10/15/2026

We had so much fun at Penn State Master Gardeners of Venango County's Pumpkin Promenade at the Venango County Fairgrounds on Saturday night! Among some other educational activities, we had a "Design a Pumpkin" contest. Here are our ten contestants! The winner will be announced tomorrow!

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

🎃 Fall fun is just around the corner! Gather your family and friends and join us us at the Pumpkin Promenade on October 10 for an evening filled with hundreds of carved pumpkins, family-friendly activities, and a festive fall atmosphere that everyone can enjoy. We can't wait to see you there! Check out the flyer for all the details.

10/05/2026

🍂 Before you fire up the leaf blower or mower, take a closer look! 👀

That layer of leaves in your yard provides essential habitat to for many wildlife species, including butterflies, moths, salamanders, turtles, toads, pollinators and other beneficial insects preparing for winter. By leaving leaves in garden beds and natural areas, you can make a big difference for local ecosystems ~ helping support local biodiversity while improving soil health naturally!

09/30/2026

Those filling out Visual Site Inspection Reports on active construction sites are required to complete DEP's Qualified Visual Site Inspector training or have an equivalent certification. Log in to Clean Water Academy to start the course today!

09/30/2026

🌿 Help protect Venango County's natural landscapes while improving your own property! The Native Plant Swap Program encourages residents to replace invasive plants with native trees and shrubs that benefit pollinators, birds, and wildlife. Registration closes October 4, so don't miss this opportunity to receive FREE native plants. Learn more and sign up today!

👉 More information & registration found here: https://www.venangocd.org/upcoming-events.html

09/29/2026

Healthy streams start at the shoreline. 🌿🐟
Riparian buffers, the native trees, shrubs, and plants growing along waterways, are one of the most effective tools in improving water quality, reducing erosion, filtering pollutants, and providing habitat for fish and wildlife. Take a moment to learn from Trout Unlimited about why these natural transition zones are so important and how restoring them benefits our communities and local waterways.

09/28/2026

⏰ Time is running out! Don't miss your chance to attend the Women's Outdoor Workshop on October 17! Registration closes October 5, so secure your spot today. Enjoy a day filled with hands-on workshops, outdoor learning, creativity, and fun. Visit the Home Page of Penn Soil RC&D at www.pennsoil.org for full event details and registration information!

For updates or more information, be sure to follow them on Facebook at Penn Soil RC&D, or call the office phone #: 814-726-1441