Be an Early-bird! Register by June 14 and save $30 on full registration!

The 2025 Joint Annual Conference features a scenic venue, educational sessions and tours, district project highlights, lots of fun local activities for all ages, and much more.

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Preconference Activities

Golf Outing: Highlands Golf Club at Seven Springs

July 15, 2025 | 1:00 PM-4:30 PM | Cost: $44 per person

Interested in a spot of golf? You're in luck! Berks County Conservation District Manager Dean Druckenmiller is coordinating a scramble-format golf outing at the Highlands Golf Club at Seven Springs. Berks will even throw in a sleeve of three balls for each player! The golf shop offers club rental for $32, but participants are encouraged to bring their own clubs as quantities are very limited. Please contact Dean directly with any questions.

Biking and Hiking at Ohiopyle State Park

July 15, 2025 | 1:00 PM-4:30 PM | No charge

Bikers will meet at the Go Laurel Highlands Visitor Center on Sheridan Street to hear from Mountain Watershed Association Youghiogheny Riverkeeper Eric Harder before leaving to ride the scenic Youghiogheny River Trail to Confluence. The trail is 20 miles round trip, crushed limestone, and fairly level. The Ohiopyle Trading Post near the Visitor Center offers bike rental. Click here to see a custom map of Ohiopyle showing where to park, meet, and rent a bike. Please contact Emil Bove with Westmoreland Conservation District with any questions.

If you'd rather enjoy a day of hiking, exploring Ohiopyle, or just enjoying nature on your own, the park offers plenty of options, including hiking trails from easy to challenging. Click here for directions to the visitor center in Google Maps. Click here for the Ohiopyle State Park Map and Recreational Guide.

Immersive Experiences—Dive Into Hands-on Learning!

Step beyond the traditional conference experience and immerse yourself in real-world conservation work! This summer, the PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference is offering two unforgettable immersive experiences designed to inspire and educate you about issues shaping Pennsylvania’s conservation landscape. These tracks aren’t just sessions—they’re experiences. Roll up your sleeves, ask questions, and get inspired by the conservation projects happening right here in Pennsylvania.

Solar Production Track—Large Scale Solar in Pennsylvania

Discover the power and potential of solar energy in the Keystone State. Explore key topics like solar leases, environmental considerations, decommissioning, and how conservation districts can support informed landowner decisions. Cap it all off with an exclusive guided tour of an operational solar facility—see solar energy in action!

Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD) Track—Oven Run AMD Project: A Success Story

Journey through time and transformation as you learn about the five-system Oven Run AMD project, launched in the 1990s and revitalized over two decades later. See how cutting-edge treatment systems have dramatically improved water quality in the Stonycreek River watershed, then venture out for a field tour of one of the restored sites!

Family Fun & Area Activities

20% Discount on Seven Springs Adventure Passes

Conference registrants receive 20% off the onsite purchase charge for Adventure Passes at Seven Springs. (Please note the Alpine Slide is closed Wed and Thu for maintenance.)

To purchase discounted passes, click here and enter Promo Code B7SWCD25

Curated List of Local Activities

Go Laurel Highlands has curated a list of local activities for anyone interested in outdoor recreation, family fun, historical and cultural attractions, and nearby dining options— including the Laurel Highlands Pour Tour highlighting local craft beverage producers.

Click here to view and download the curated list.

Basket Raffle Donation Requested

Westmoreland Conservation District is hosting a basket raffle to benefit PACD during the PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference. We're asking each conservation district to bring a basket, valued at $75-$100, showcasing what you can find in your county. Tickets will go on sale at the Conference Registration Desk at 8:00 a.m. on July 16, with drawings to take place during the PACD/SCC Awards Luncheon on July 17.

Be creative and show us what makes your county a standout in Pennsylvania. Bring CASH to the conference to buy tickets and win the basket of your dreams! Email Tammy Marsh by July 1 with the theme and basket contents to include in the basket raffle program.

Click here to view and download the Basket Raffle Flyer.

Hotel Information

Overnight Reservations

Seven Springs Mountain Resort

777 Water Wheel Drive

Champion, PA 15622

(814) 352-7777

Reservation Deadline: June 24, 2025

The hotel guarantees the conference rate until June 24. Be sure to make your overnight reservations early! Please note the hotel's cancellation policy below. Reservations are only refundable if cancelled more than 7 days pre-arrival.

Room Rate: $169.00 +taxes (Resort fee is waived for our group.)

Group Code: B7SWCD25

Group Name: PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference 2025

Click here to reserve your room online or call Reservations at 855-947-0438 (M-F 9am-7pm, Sat/Sun 10am-7pm) and reference Group Code B7SWCD25.

Hotel Policies to Note:

Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out is 11:00 a.m.
Cancellation policy: Reservations are refundable if cancelled outside 7 days of arrival. Cancellations for individual guest rooms made within 7 days of arrival will result in a cancellation fee equal to the entire reservations period and all applicable taxes and fees. Any deposits received will be utilized towards said cancellation fee and any outstanding balance will be charged to the credit card on file.

Conference Sponsors

PACD thanks our sponsors for supporting the conference. Exhibit space is an exclusive benefit for Gold and Silver sponsors. Click here for more information and to sponsor the conference!

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Conference Registration

Early Bird Deadline: June 13, 2025 | Final Day to Preregister: June 27, 2025

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received by the PACD office no later than June 27, 2025. Full payment for all registered meals and activities is expected for any cancellations received after June 27, 2025.

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