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8:30-9:00

Registration• Enjoy a continental breakfast to start your day

9:00-10:15

INTRODUCTION: John Quigley, Acting Secratary, PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

“Pennsylvania, the leaders of conservation in concert with economic growth”

9:00-10:15

Discover your region: Learn About the Assets Crucial to Our Region’s Prosperity

Scott Weidensaul, Dan Marcucci, and Lenwood Sloan

Explore through a multi-media presentation the assets and resources critical to your everyday life Hear from speakers on the topics of:

• Local agriculture and ag-tourism

• Outdoor recreation and recreation opportunities

• Our local natural lands and resources

• Our heritage (evident in both landscape and in traditions) and heritage tourism

10:15-10:30

Break & networking

10:30-11:45

WHAT IS THE SOUTH MOUNTAIN PARTNERSHIP?

Learn what The South Mountain Partnership is doing to promote and sustain the region’s assets that are essential to our quality of life and economic well being.

Learn how this Partnership can benefit you as a local official, business owner, or engaged citizen.

11:45-1:00

Lunch• Visit booths of South Mountain organizations and network

1:00-3:30

South Mountain Projects

Learn what projects are on the ground and how they may benefit you.

1:00-3:30

ENGAGE in a Meaningful Way

How can we work together?