Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Celebrates Outdoors for All in Lancaster

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July 25, 2026 - Lancaster, PA

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Celebrates Outdoors for All in Lancaster

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), local officials, and community organizations gathered at Reservoir Park in Lancaster to celebrate the Commonwealth's third annualOutdoors for All celebration.

"Outdoors for All is about connecting DCNR to the energy and community spirit that happens when people and organizations come together to celebrate the simple joy of being outside," said DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn. "Events like this show what access to the outdoors can mean for people, from the sense of belonging it creates to the mental and physical benefits that come from connecting with nature. This is what Outdoors for All is all about, and it is why DCNR is committed to making sure every Pennsylvanian can enjoy the outdoors in a welcoming and meaningful way."

List of Speakers:
Mayor Jaime Arroyo
Lydia Martin, Director of Community Engagement for Let's Go 1-2-3
Gretchen Leslie, Senior Adviser for DCNR
Meg Martin, Chair of the Friends of Reservoir Park Lancaster
Steve Campbell, Director of Public Works for Lancaster City
John Laughlin, Executive Board Member of the Conestoga River Club
John Cox, Board Vice President, Connestoga River Club
Molly Deger, Deputy Director of Public Works for Lancaster City

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