PV Woods stands as a remarkable testament to the Perkiomen Valley School District’s commitment to environmental stewardship and social justice. As the only K-12 school in the world with two accredited arboretums—Lenape Arboretum and Muhlenberg Woods—PV Woods is a source of pride for our district and community. We are also the first K-12 public school in Pennsylvania to achieve arboretum accreditation, setting a precedent for integrating environmental education into public school curricula. These unique spaces provide opportunities for students and community members to engage with nature while fostering an appreciation for sustainability and equity. Below are some of the accolades and recognition that underscore PV Woods’ impact and leadership in environmental education. Stay Green ♻️ 🌳 Everyone!
PV Woods: Lenape Arboretum & Muhlenberg Woods both received the prestigious ‘Montgomery Award’ for Excellence in Planning and Design! The Montgomery County Planning Commission noted, “PV Woods is an outstanding environmental and cultural project that serves as an example of how a community, including students, educators, and indigenous peoples can work together to preserve the environment and its cultural heritage.”
Please take a moment and watch this informative video about PV Woods by the Montgomery County Planning Commission that was aired during the 2023 Montgomery Awards ceremony. Excellent team win! Go PV Woods!
We are so honored that ‘PV Woods – Lenape Arboretum & Muhlenberg Woods’ received the distinguished ‘Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence’ in 2023. This award highlights the best in environmental innovation and expertise throughout the Commonwealth. The awards dinner in Harrisburg included Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, PA DCNR (Dept. Conservation & Natural Resources),
President Davitt Woodwell, PEC (Pennsylvania Enviromental Council) and Acting Secretary Richard Negrin, PA DEP (Dept. of Environmental Protection). Jeremy Johnson, Delaware Tribe of Indians (Oklahoma) was part of the PVSD delegation. For the 2023 awardees, PVSD was the only school district being recognized among several outstanding non-profits, businesses, and government agencies, who are also making a difference for the environment.
This designation recognizes these schools as leaders in tree stewardship.
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We were thrilled to have been chosen
as the cover story article in Arbor Day magazine (November – December, 2023) in addition to being written about in the social justice themed edition of Educational Leadership magazine (May, 2023).
In August, 2023, PV Woods was interviewed for the Pennsylvania Legacies (PEC) podcast #197. Take a moment to listen to this informative podcast. 