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šæ Celebrate Conservation with Us! šæThe Juniata Valley Audubon Society is delighted to announce that Jordan Replogle/Jordan Sesame Wild of Ecotopian EarthCare will receive the 2026 JVAS Conservation Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation, environmental education, and inspiring others to connect with the natural world. Weāre honored to celebrate Jordanās dedication to protecting the birds, habitats, and wild places that make our region so special.
Jordan will be recognized during our JVAS Spring Banquet, an evening of fellowship, conservation, and celebration with fellow nature enthusiasts.
š Event Details
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Location: Marzoniās ā Greenwood Area
1830 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA
Schedule:
⢠Silent Auction begins at 5:00 PM
⢠Please be seated for dinner by 6:00 PM
Our banquet will also feature a special keynote presentation from Sean Murphy, State Ornithologist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
š¤ Presentation: āFrom Forests to Fields: Protecting Pennsylvaniaās Birdsā
š Additional Highlights
⢠Recognition of our 2026 Conservation Award recipient: Jordan Sesame Wild
⢠Door prizes
⢠A Silent Auction featuring exciting items including original artwork, nature books, and nature-themed treasures
š½ Dinner
Dinner will be ordered individually from Marzoniās menu:
https://marzonis.com/food/
Banquet tickets are free, but seating is limited since everyone will order their own meal. Please reserve your seat by April 14.
š Register here:
https://forms.gle/3T5XGJZXFYo1DZS8A
If you are donating items to the silent auction, please plan to arrive around 4:30 PM.
We hope youāll join us for a wonderful evening celebrating conservation, community, and the people working to protect the natural heritage of our region. šš¦
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Event Venue
Marzoni's Brick Oven & Brewing Co., 1830 E Pleasant Valley Blvd,Bellwood, Pennsylvania, United States
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