\tThe theme of the conference is Connecting Nature, Community and Equity.<\/p>\n
This annual conference brings together affiliates, partners, volunteers, and supporters from across the Commonwealth to celebrate successes, spark new ideas, and strengthen our shared commitment to cleaner, greener, and more equitable communities.<\/p>\n
Some of the featured speakers include–<\/p>\n
— Jessica Shirley, DEP Secretary<\/p>\n
— Bethany Ayers-Fisher, City of Reading Sustainability Manager<\/p>\n
— Chris Barrett, President, Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau<\/p>\n
— Jerome Shabazz, Executive Director, Overbrook Environmental Education Center<\/p>\n
— Kanika Greenlee, Senior VP Affiliate Network, Keep America Beautiful<\/p>\n
— Valeri Harteg, Director Of Community Impact, The Wyomissing Foundation<\/p>\n
— Tanya Melendex, Keep Reading Beautiful<\/p>\n
Just a few of the highlights–<\/p>\n
— October 14: Kick off with a guided Reading Walking Tour, followed by an evening Reception to connect and network.<\/p>\n
— October 15: The day begins at 8:00 a.m. with Registration and Breakfast, followed by engaging Keynote, Plenary Sessions, and Breakout Discussions.<\/p>\n
— Returning by popular demand–Affiliates in the Shark Tank–a dynamic and interactive conference finale you won\u2019t want to miss!<\/p>\n
Special thanks to Keep Reading Beautiful <\/a>and the City of Reading for graciously hosting this year\u2019s gathering.<\/p>\n Click Here to register and for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful<\/a> website.\u00a0 Click Here to sign up<\/a> for regular updates from KPB, Like them on Facebook<\/a>, Follow on Twitter<\/a>, visit their YouTube Channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n Related Articles This Week:<\/p>\n — America250PA And Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Award $32,500 For Community Improvement Grants<\/a>\u00a0 [PaEN]\u00a0<\/p>\n — Environmental Groups, Gannon University Held 2nd Annual Nurdle Hunt To Document Microplastic Pollution In Pennsylvania<\/a>\u00a0 [PaEN]<\/p>\n NewsClips:<\/p>\n — Pittsburgh Business Times: Caily Grube Creating Lasting Impact Beyond Litter Cleanup At Allegheny CleanWays<\/a><\/p>\n — Warren Times: Volunteers Invited To Participate In 22nd Allegheny Reservoir Cleanup Saturday, May 9<\/a><\/p>\n — WHYY – Sophia Schmidt: Philadelphia Launches \u2018Alleygators\u2019 Program To Help Residents Clear Trash, Vegetation From Alleys<\/a><\/p>\n [Posted: May 5, 2026]\u00a0 PA Environment Digest<\/a><\/p>\n