Foundation for Sustainable Forests

09/01/2026

We are so saddened by this news, and so very grateful to Wendell Berry for his wisdom, friendship, and support over the years. Wendell attended our inaugural "Loving the Land Through Working Forests" conferences back in 2012 and 2013, and his writing propelled FSF's mission onto a broader stage. May he rest in peace, and may we all strive to carry his important legacy forward through our work.

Friends,

The Berry Center and Berry family are heartbroken to announce the death of Wendell Erdman Berry, writer and farmer of Port Royal, Henry County, Kentucky. He passed suddenly and peacefully at home yesterday afternoon, August 31st. His work continues, here and in every place where people aim to live according to nature’s measure, on and with and of their beloved home place.

Please help us respect the privacy and the wishes of the family by directing all correspondence, remembrances, inquiries, and good wishes to The Berry Center at [email protected] or by post ℅ The Berry Center, PO Box 582, New Castle KY 40050. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers please consider a donation to The Berry Center or a like-missioned organization doing the good work in your home place in Wendell’s memory.

Photo by James Baker Hall

08/21/2026

We are wrapping up our Jim Finley Stewardship Day in time to remind you that CRAWFORD GIVES IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS UNTIL MIDNIGHT!

Volunteers came together today to clear trails, remove trash, and complete various other projects at Robert Crawford Memorial Forest. You can make a difference too- with a gift to the Foundation for Sustainable Forests at TODAY!

Thank you!

08/19/2026

Crawford Gives is here, and we hope you will continue the incredible momentum of support that began last week during Erie Gives! Now through Friday, you can support forest conservation and your gift will enhanced with matching funds. Give at crawfordgives.org or at one of the check drop-off locations in Meadville and Titusville. Thank you!

We're excited to see you on Wednesday! 🎉🌭🌞

The Titusville YMCA is serving as a drive-thru donation drop-off location for ONE DAY ONLY!

This is a special convenience for our community. If you'd like to support ANY Crawford Gives nonprofit with a check, simply drive through and drop it off with us, no need to mail it or make the trip to Meadville.

Other ways to give:
🤳 Give online at crawfordgives.org
🏃‍♀️ Drop off a check in person:
415 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335
📬 Mail a check to:
PO Box 933, Meadville, PA 16335

Please note: Checks must be made payable to the Crawford Heritage Community Foundation.

Crawford Gives runs for three incredible days of giving, but this Titusville drive-thru drop-off is available 11am-6pm on Wednesday, August 19th only!

08/17/2026

Discover the rich, complex history of Pennsylvania's working lands within the conservation movement at FSF's Annual Dinner on Friday, September 18th! We are excited to host historian Dr. Allen Dieterich-Ward for a keynote presentation on his recent book, "Cradle of Conservation: An Environmental History of Pennsylvania". Event tickets are available at the link in the comments below!

08/11/2026

Erie Gives is finally here! Donations made to online (no fees) TODAY ONLY will be enhanced with a partial match. Your donation of any amount makes a difference in protecting our region's forests!

08/07/2026

We are at the Corry Artists' Guild Art Exhibition of original artwork inspired by area nonprofits, and clearly thrilled to see the painting “Fueling” by Steve Campbell, inspired by one of our horse-logging crews.

Join us here tomorrow at the Create for Change art auction at 1pm to bid on this and other beautiful pieces! A portion of the proceeds will support the Foundation for Sustainable Forests.

08/04/2026

Erie Gives is just ONE WEEK AWAY! Mark your calendars to support forest conservation on August 11th at eriegives.org!

Today is the last day to donate by check, and the Erie Community Foundation is hosting a check drop-off event at 10am–2pm or 4–6 pm at the Hagen History Center, 356 West 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507

08/03/2026

Registration is open for the Loving the Land Through Working Forests weekend in September! Check out the details in the photo below, then head to the registration links in the comments to get your tickets!

04/30/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report highlights your generous support and the year's accomplishments. Last year, with the help of grantors, FSF's staff and Board invested heavily in organizational resilience through a financial systems audit and an intensive strategic planning process. Today, we are in a strong position for conservation impact in 2026! A link to the report is in the comments below.

04/27/2026

Yesterday's Lynn Firth Wildflower Walk was a true celebration of Spring after the long winter! We pivoted to Sparta Sportsmen's Community Forest on Old Rte 77 Rd. where the flowers were further along, and were rewarded with the sight of flowering hobblebush - a rare find in our region. Thank you to all who attended!