May 2025
DCWOA Service Day – Saturday, May 10th
Time & location TBD
June 2025
Saturday, June 7th – 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
DCWOA Annual Woods Walk
Located at Dave and Cathy Laudermilch’s property in Carsonville at 3748 Powells Valley Road, Halifax. Dave and Cathy have been in the Forest Stewardship Program for over 10 years and administered several forestry/wildlife activities through the years. We will highlight and discuss those different projects during our hike. Fellowship with snacks and refreshments will take place following the walk.
RSVPs are requested by emailing Dave and Cathy at [email protected].
October 2025
Sunday, October 5 - 1:00 PM
9th Annual Statewide "Walk in Penn's Woods"
Join Manada Conservancy and Dauphin County Woodland Owners Association for the annual Walk in Penn's Woods! This year's Walk will take place at State Forester Seth Cassell’s property near Halifax, Pennsylvania. Hikers will walk 1-2 miles through both woodland and meadow with discussion centering around healthy forestry, wildlife management, invasive species control, maple sugaring activities, and government cost-share opportunities available in PA.
Both Seth and DCNR Service Forester Andy Brought will lead discussion during the walk; with the possibility of a Manada Conservancy naturalist joining us as well.
Meet at Seth’s house at 563 Mountain House Road, Halifax a few minutes before 1:00pm. Sturdy shoes and comfortable hiking clothes are recommended.
Thursday, October 9th - 6:00 PM
DCWOA 22nd Annual Membership Meeting (election of officers & board, state of the organization, program) Social starting at 6:00 PM. Meeting at 7:00 PM. Dauphin County Conservation and Natural Resources building, Dauphin, PA – Program Presentation and Guest Speaker to be announced.
*Specific details that are required for some events will be communicated, as necessary. Please forward your e-mail address to DCWOA Treasurer Sam Dengel, [email protected] if you have not already done so. USPS will be used when required.