Don't Miss the 2025 Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Annual Conference
October 15 & 16 at the Nittany Lion Inn, State College, PA 

Help us celebrate 35 years of stewardship, sustainability, and environmental education. Hear our keynote speaker, Lara Fowler, Penn State School of International Affairs, share her thoughts on what we can do to help build sustainable, resilient communities in a time of extraordinary change.  See the full list of speakers and agenda here.

Join us, pre-conference, for an evening of fun and fashion. Show off your sustainable style in the Upcycled Fashion Contest, with prizes for Best in Show, Most Creative, and Most Innovative Use of Materials. Special guests include Miss Pennsylvania 2025, Victoria Vespico, and Scraps and Skeins. Enjoy remarks from Mayor Ezra Nanes, plus cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres. Click here for contest details and judging criteria.

Everyone is welcome to attend - we hope to see you there! Register here.

For sponsorship opportunities, please click here or contact Deb Woolley, dwoolley@keeppabeautiful.org.

Win a VIP Weekend at the Masters While Supporting Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful!

Imagine walking the legendary grounds of Augusta National during Masters Weekend – not for just one day, but for both Saturday and Sunday in 2026. Now imagine doing it in style.

When you donate to Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful through our Tixforgood page, you’ll be entered to win two premium passes to The 2026 Masters, with full access to:

✅ The Summer House Hospitality Club

• VIP Parking
• Gourmet breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet
• Premium open bar
• Comfortable lounge and rest areas

✅ Two Tournament Passes

• Access for both Saturday and Sunday

This is a once-in-a-lifetime golf experience – and best of all, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful receives 72% of every donation made through our page.

Please note: Travel and lodging are not included.

🎟️ Enter now! The drawing will be on January 2.
Your generosity helps us provide communities with tools and resources to improve their communities, and you could win big while doing good.

Thank you for your support!

Clarion County Conservation District staff and volunteers clean the Clarion River. 

Protect What You Love: Join Pick Up Pennsylvania, the State's Largest Community Improvement Program
Supporting the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup
September 1 - November 30

Want to make a real difference in your community? Join Pick Up Pennsylvania, an easy and rewarding way to help clean up your neighborhood while being part of a global movement. This statewide initiative, part of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup, empowers Pennsylvanians to remove litter from streets, parks, and waterways before it reaches our oceans.

Cleanups don’t just make places look better, they protect wildlife, reduce pollution, and build community pride. When you take action, you inspire others to do the same. Whether you're with a group or going solo, every piece of trash you pick up helps keep Pennsylvania beautiful. Register your event to get free cleanup supplies, provided by PA Department of Environmental Protection and The Ocean Conservancy, while they last. Learn more!

Enter For a Chance to Win $500
All Pick Up Pennsylvania participants are eligible to enter Pennsylvania Resources Council's GENE CAPALDI "LENS ON LITTER PHOTO CONTEST." This year a new BEFORE & AFTER category, sponsored by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, has been added to the contest. To qualify for this category, cleanup efforts must also be registered and reported with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Pick Up PA program. One adult and one student will each receive a $500 prize for their winning photo entries. The deadline to enter "Lens on Litter" is October 31. Learn more about rules and submissions.

Westmoreland County Conservation District staff receive $500 check from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. 

     KPB Sponsors PA Association of Conservation Districts Trash Challenge

      Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is proud to sponsor the PA Association of Conservation Districts 2025 Trash Challenge. Westmoreland County Conservation District emerged as the top performer in the spirited, statewide cleanup competition open to all 66 county conservation districts. A total of 15 district staff and volunteers collected an astonishing 15,665 pounds of trash and tires from an area in Latrobe Borough, earning $500 and statewide bragging rights as this year’s champion. The check was presented at the annual meeting of the PA Association of Conservation Districts at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion, PA on July 17. Participants in the Trash Challenge received free cleanup supplies and access to free disposal at participating landfills during April through Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Pick Up Pennsylvania program, the state’s largest community improvement program. Congratulations to Westmoreland County for their outstanding leadership and commitment to a cleaner and greener Pennsylvania! Read more. 

Dr. Monica Taylor, Chair, Delaware County Council, speaks at the 4th Annual Sustainability Conference. 

Affiliate Spotlight: Keep Delco Beautiful 

Delaware County recently hosted its 4th Annual Sustainability Conference, bringing together community members, experts, and advocates to explore the County’s six core sustainability focus areas: natural resources, energy and efficiencies, transportation, zero waste, climate resiliency, and health and wellness. The event also highlighted emerging trends in sustainability, offering fresh insights and innovative approaches.

The Conference concluded with an inspiring keynote presentation by beloved local meteorologist Glenn “the Hurricane” Schwartz, followed by a exposition featuring local organizations, businesses and sustainability champions. Attendees left with a wealth of knowledge, actionable tools to incorporate sustainable practices into their daily lives and ample opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals and groups.

Community members and affiliates are welcome to view recordings of all conference sessions here. 

A heartfelt thank you to the Delaware County Office of Sustainability and our affiliate, Keep Delco Beautiful, for organizing this impactful and educational event. Your dedication to fostering a greener future is truly appreciated!