Presque Isle Neighborhood Network

05/13/2026

More great news to share! Our Treasurer, Brian Gorman (COO of Waldameer & Water World), was recently appointed to the Millcreek Township General Authority board. Congratulations!

Brian Gorman has been unanimously appointed by the Millcreek Township Supervisors to the Millcreek Township General Authority, bringing the board to five members.

05/12/2026

Big news on our end that can help take our organization to the next level. It took more than a year of our sweat to get to this point, but this position with Millcreek Township will be the key to unlocking and raising major money for neighborhood projects.

Our goal has been to build PINN as a replicable model to help spread revitalization across the Township and Erie County, and we're one step closer to making that a reality. Stay tuned!

Officials in Millcreek Township are looking to expand their outreach to the public by establishing a new community planner position. The position would be working in the township’s planning a…

05/08/2026

Looking for something to do this Saturday, May 9th? Come visit PINN at the Erie Water Works' first-ever Drinking Water Festival! Enjoy games, giveaways, food trucks, and face painting for the whole family!

The Festival will take place at EWW's Richard S. Wasielewski Water Treatment Plant at 399 Sommerheim Drive (over by Tracy School and Scott Park). If you've never seen the inside of this place, be sure to check it out -- it's something else. See you there!

03/31/2026

It's always great to see others exploring and supporting our little corner of Erie County. Thanks for coming and spending time with us!

03/26/2026

Friends help friends help Presque Isle! Gotta keep the sand flowing in our big backyard!

SIGN PETITION HERE: https://c.org/QWNww6fx7W

In a matter of weeks, we’ve gone from full ice coverage on Lake Erie to nearly a complete thaw, and now, Presque Isle’s shoreline is taking yet another beating.

It’s a clear reminder of why sand nourishment is so critical. Our shorelines need to be continually protected.

As a direct support organization for Presque Isle State Park, we feel a responsibility to advocate for the federal funding needed to protect it.

If you care about Presque Isle, please take a minute to sign the petition and help us push for that funding.

Again, here's the link: SIGN PETITION HERE: https://c.org/QWNww6fx7W

Photo Credit: Patrick Grab

03/25/2026

We’re proud to spotlight one of the incredible sponsors who helped to make the Forever Curious Senior Festival possible — McGill, Power, Bell & Associates, LLP 👏

Their commitment to supporting our community and empowering seniors reflects exactly what this festival is all about: staying engaged, informed, and forever curious.

Join us in thanking them for their continued support and dedication to making a difference! 💙

03/16/2026

Older adults across Erie spent the day rediscovering curiosity at a special event at Presque Isle. The Presque Isle Neighborhood Network and the Tom Ridge Environmental Center Foundation hosted the…

03/16/2026

Warmest welcome to our intern, Jenna, who made her PINN debut at the Forever Curious Festival today. We are thrilled to have you on the team!

03/16/2026

What an incredible day of fun and discovery at the Forever Curious Festival! Thank you to all of our partners who made the day curiously entertaining and to our sponsors who made the day possible. But most of all, thank you to our life-long learners for attending and making the day a wild success!

03/14/2026

Slow, Slimy, and Surprisingly Educational! 🐌🐌🐌

Step right up and cheer on the fastest slowpokes in the water! Our Mystery Snail Races invite participants to place their bets on which invasive mystery snail will slime its way to the finish line first. While the snails do their thing (slowly but surely), you’ll learn how these tiny invaders can cause big problems for Pennsylvania’s waterways, and, more importantly, what simple steps you can take to stop their spread.

It’s part science, part spectacle, and all fun. Come for the race, stay for the conservation know‑how.

Tom Ridge Environmental Center Foundation

03/13/2026

🔎 Get ready to explore, experiment, and discover at the Forever Curious Festival!

Our Discovery Stations will feature hands-on science and environmental learning from incredible regional partners, including the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, PA Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Science Consortium, Erie Bird Observatory , PA Sea Grant, and the Presque Isle Audubon Society.

Meet scientists, explore the natural world, and learn how research and conservation are happening right here in our region—from forests and waterways to birds and the Great Lakes.

Tom Ridge Environmental Center Foundation