Walk in Penn's Woods: Join a Walk Near You on October 6!

Across the state, Pennsylvanians of all ages are invited to get out and join a walk in the woods during the eighth annual Walk in Penn’s Woods on Sunday, October 6.

 Pennsylvania’s woods bring us a wide array of benefits—some values we see clearly; others are a little more hidden. The trees and ground cover provide nutrients for the soil, food and homes for wildlife, clean air and water, wood products that we use in our daily lives, and peace and tranquility for us to enjoy. Walk in Penn’s Woods raises awareness about the importance of forests to our lives and the effort that goes into caring for them.

 Walks will be happening across Pennsylvania. Some walks will have children’s activities; others will highlight managed wildlife habitat or watersheds; you may see the results of harvesting activities or plantings of native trees and shrubs; still others may demonstrate the effects of urban tree cover or riparian buffers. Walk in Penn’s Woods also features sites with wheelchair and stroller accessible walks.

For more information about this year’s event, including hosting a walk, walk locations, times, descriptions, and more, check out www.walkinpennswoods.org. The website is updated as new walks are added, so keep checking up until the event.

The 2024 Walk in Penn’s Woods partnership, led by the Pennsylvania Forestry Association, includes the James C. Finley Center for Private Forests, Penn State Forestry and Wildlife Extension, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Forest Stewards, the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Consulting Foresters, the Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative, the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation, and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. These partners invite you to participate by hosting a walk, volunteering at a venue, being a mentor, demonstrating a skill, showcasing your stewardship, contributing, and sharing posts on social media to help get the word out! And don’t forget to take to Penn’s Woods on Sunday, October 6!