Lehigh Valley Greenways Partnership to Host 2025 Municipal Leaders Gathering and Elected Officials Mixer
(EASTON, PA) – The Lehigh Valley Greenways Conservation Landscape (LV Greenways) and Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC) will host two events in October 2025 to connect to municipal leaders and elected officials. The 2025 Municipal Leaders Gathering will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Wilbur Mansion on 201 Cherokee St., Bethlehem, Pa. 18015 at 8:30 a.m. and the Elected Officials Mixer will be held Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Rising River Brewing on 1955 Willow Lane, Macungie, Pa. 18062. Each event offers the opportunity to join county, local, and nonprofit leaders from across Lehigh and Northampton Counties to discuss conservation and recreation priorities and initiatives throughout the Lehigh Valley.
LV Greenways Partnership will provide information, resources and networking opportunities at each event. Municipal staff and elected officials interested in bolstering their community’s economy, quality of life, and sustainability through open space, green infrastructure, and outdoor recreation are encouraged to attend one or both events. Residents who support LV Greenways goals’ of land conservation and restoration, outdoor recreation and trail connections, community revitalization, and local education and outreach are encouraged to share this opportunity with their municipal officials, to help ensure representation from all 62 Lehigh Valley municipalities.
Oct. 28 Municipal Leaders Gathering at The Wilbur Mansion, Bethlehem
This event will kick off with registration, breakfast and networking at 8:30 a.m., with Lehigh County and Northampton County Executives Phil Armstrong and Lamont McClure offering remarks beginning at 9 a.m. Afterwards, professionals from across the region will provide presentations focusing on applicable green infrastructure, , local trail development, and funding opportunities. Attendees will have the opportunity to gather additional resources at LV Greenways Conservation Landscape partner resource tables, and network, during scheduled breaks. Municipal leaders, including township managers, heads of public works staff, directors of parks and recreation departments, and grant writers, will find this event most relevant. If unavailable to attend due to a scheduling conflict, municipal leaders are invited to attend the Elected Officials Mixer on Oct. 29 at Rising River Brewing.
For more information on Lehigh Valley Greenways and the Municipal Leaders Gathering, or to register, please visit lvgreenways.org/events/lv-greenways-municipal-leaders-gathering or contact Brit Kondravy at 610-923-3548 x225 or conservation@delawareandlehigh.org.
Oct. 29 Elected Officials Mixer at Rising River Brewing, Macungie
This brand-new event, designed to engage elected municipal officials who may be unavailable during business hours, will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with appetizers, a complimentary drink, and networking. Two formal presentations focused on funding and the LV Greenways Conservation Landscape will begin at 6:00 p.m. Afterwards, attendees are invited to continue networking at their leisure. Three stations showcasing local projects related to conservation and recreation will be available for viewing and conversation. Program closes at 7:30 p.m. For more information on Lehigh Valley Greenways and Elected Officials Mixer, or to register, please visit lvgreenways.org/events/lv-greenways-elected-officials-mixer-oct-29-at-rising-river-brewing or contact Brit Kondravy at 610-923-3548 x225 or conservation@delawareandlehigh.org. If unavailable to attend the Mixer, elected officials are welcome to attend the Municipal Gathering on Oct. 28.
ABOUT DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that preserves the historic pathway that carried coal and iron from Wilkes-Barre to Bristol. Through key programs like the D&L Trail, National Canal Museum, and Get Your Tail on the Trail, DLNHC connects people to nature, culture, communities, recreation, and our industrial heritage. For more information, visit delawareandlehigh.org.
ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY GREENWAYS
Lehigh Valley Greenways is one of eight Conservation Landscapes supported by Pennsylvania DCNR and includes more than 25 organizations and municipal partners in Lehigh and Northampton Counties dedicated to the conservation of and connection to our natural resources.
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For more information, please contact:
Brit Kondravy, Conservation Manager
Lehigh Valley Greenways Coordinator
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
2750 Hugh Moore Park Rd. Easton, PA
610.923.3548 ex: 225 or conservation@delawareandlehigh.org
