LEWISBURG, PA – The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025-2026 Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program.
This year’s funding categories included outreach & education, wayfinding & signage, trails & active transportation, and temporary placemaking, and contributed $40,000 to some amazing projects. Congratulations are in order to the following entities for their awarded projects on the Susquehanna Greenway, which cover a range of educational signage, programs, and recreation infrastructure.
“This was an especially competitive round, reflecting both the need for and enthusiasm around outdoor access and community connection,” said SGP Interim Executive Director Alana Jajko. “We’re excited to invest in projects that will have a lasting impact on how people experience and engage with the Susquehanna Greenway.”
Danville Area Community Center ($5,500): The Danville Area Community Center, a nonprofit facility dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and community connection, was awarded funding through the Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program to support a new paddling education initiative. This project will offer a progressive, six-session series designed to build participants’ paddling skills, confidence, and water safety awareness in a controlled indoor environment. By expanding its diverse programming to include on-water skill development, the center continues its mission of fostering physical activity, education, and personal growth for community members of all ages.
Endless Mountain Heritage Region ($8,000): The Endless Mountains Heritage Region was awarded funding through the Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program to support Women on the Water, a three-day paddling and camping experience for women ages 18 and older. This immersive journey along the Susquehanna River, from the Laceyville Boat Launch to the West Falls Boat Launch in Wyoming County, combines outdoor recreation with educational programming, including workshops on conservation, homesteading, leadership, and outdoor skills. Designed to build confidence and foster connection, the program empowers participants to continue exploring the outdoors while creating a supportive network of like-minded women.
Friends of Detweiler Park ($10,000): The Friends of Detweiler Park were awarded funding through the Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program to enhance wayfinding and accessibility throughout the park’s more than seven miles of trails. Known for its scenic meadows, forested landscapes, and opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and interactive experiences like the StoryWalk®, Detweiler Park serves a wide range of visitors. This project will improve navigation and access for underserved populations, including seniors, new park users, and individuals with limited navigational tools, helping ensure a more inclusive and welcoming outdoor experience for all.
Susquehanna University ($9,982.55): Susquehanna University was awarded funding through the Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program to support the Center for Environmental Education and Research (CEER) Field Station’s Wet Meadow Interpretive Signage and Citizen Science project. This initiative will transform a three-acre restored wet meadow on campus into a dynamic living classroom, integrating interpretive signage with opportunities for community-driven research. By connecting history, ecology, and hands-on scientific engagement, the project will enhance environmental education and foster deeper connections between the campus and the surrounding community.
The Children’s Museum Inc. ($4,045.45): The Children’s Museum, Inc. was awarded funding through the Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program to support Connecting Kids to the River: An Interactive Exhibit on the Susquehanna’s Past, Present, and Future. As part of the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum’s expanded Pennsylvania Greenway Exhibit Hall at its new location, this project will feature a six-foot interactive water table exhibit that brings the Susquehanna River to life through hands-on learning. Designed to illustrate the river’s historical and contemporary significance—including its roles in fishing, transportation, power generation, clean water supply, recreation, and ecology—the exhibit will use interactive stations to simulate water flow and real-world systems, fostering curiosity and environmental awareness among young learners.
The Merrill W. Linn Land & Waterways Conservancy ($2,472): The Merrill W. Linn Land & Waterways Conservancy was awarded funding through the Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program to support the development of trailhead and kayak launch signage at the Dale’s Ridge Trail and Buffalo Creek Water Trail within the Dale Engle Walker Preserve. As the trailhead undergoes redesign to improve safety, manage surface water flow, stabilize the southern bank of Buffalo Creek, and incorporate a new kayak and canoe launch, this project will provide clear, informative signage to enhance visitor navigation, safety, and overall access to both the trail and waterway.
SGP applauds the many fantastic projects that were proposed and looks forward to seeing those outlined above implemented on the Susquehanna Greenway.
About the SGP
The Susquehanna Greenway is a connected corridor of paddling, walking, and biking trails, boat launches, conserved lands, and communities that runs along the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to advancing the vision of the Susquehanna Greenway. SGP works with partners to grow the network, inspire people to engage with the outdoors, and transform communities into places where people want to live, work, and explore.
The Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program is financed by a grant from the Community Conservation Partnership Program, under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.
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