Spotlight

Stone Valley Recreation Area, PA – June 7-8, 2025

Join Leave No Trace at Stone Valley Recreation Area, PA – June 7-8, 2025

Each year we hand-select nominated outdoor spaces that need our collective care and attention. By designating them as Spotlights, we’re rallying the local community to step up, join forces with Leave No Trace, and make a meaningful impact that can revitalize and protect these special places where we recreate, enjoy one another’s company, and elevate our health physically, mentally and emotionally.

Stone Valley Recreation Area has been selected as a 2025 Leave No Trace Spotlight. The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team will be at Stone Valley Recreation Area June 7-8, collaborating with hosts and partners on a variety of programs including stewardship projects, workshops, and community outreach.

Opportunities to Get Involved:

Saturday, June 7: Volunteer Stewardship Project – Leave No Trace Spotlight and National Trails Day, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Stone Valley Recreation Area, Petersburg, PA

Join Leave No Trace and Penn State University Outdoor Adventures Program during the Stone Valley Recreation Area Leave No Trace Spotlight for a fun and rewarding volunteer project including trail maintenance and resurfacing to enhance one of Penn State’s Nurture in Nature trails, which help visitors feel more connected to nature. Volunteers will learn more about stewardship education and how to protect and enjoy the beautiful resources of Stone Valley Recreation Area and surrounding public lands responsibly while also celebrating National Trails Day. Learn more & Sign up!

Important information:
– Bring water, snacks, a hat, sunscreen, and dress for the weather.
– Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
– Long pants and closed-toed shoes are required.
– Tools & supplies provided, but please bring work gloves if you have them.
– Work may entail bending, kneeling, crouching, light lifting and a short walk from the meeting spot.
– Advance sign-up encouraged.
– Meet at 9:45 am

Questions? Contact Jason Erdman, [email protected]

Learn more & Sign up!

Sunday, June 8: Leave No Trace Trivia & Social Hour, 3:00 – 5:00 pm, 814 Cider Works, State College, PA

If you love the outdoors and the public lands surrounding State College, join us for this interactive game night to gauge your knowledge of Leave No Trace practices and principles while learning tips and techniques for protecting all your favorite outdoor spaces. Whether you are new to Leave No Trace or consider yourself an expert, don’t miss this chance to participate in fun stewardship trivia, mingle with Spotlight hosts and partners, and win some cool prizes! Come for the trivia and stay for live entertainment, food truck, and the refreshing beverages of 814 Cider Works.