VAN WAGNER MUSIC

Van Wagner is an educator, forester and musical artist. In the classroom, he teaches Agriculture Science at Danville Area High School. He has been selected as Conservation
Educator of the Year in 2005 from Schuylkill County and in 2007 and 2009 in Union County. In 2012 he was awarded the Sandy Cochran award for natural resource education from the Pennsylvania Forestry Association. In 2015 the Red Cross presented Van with the Robert N. Pursel Distinguished Service Award. Outside of the classroom he educates audiences with his music and programs on Pennsylvania History. He received an Outstanding Achievement Award in 2018 from the Pennsylvania Heritage Songwriting Contest. In 2021 he was recognized with an outstanding alumni award by the Danville High School alumni association. He is the 2025 recipient of the Penn State University School of Forest Resources alumni of the year award. In 2025 he completed his goal of climbing the tallest tree on the tallest mountain in each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties in an effort to raise awareness about forestry in the state. In 2024 he was awarded “best male solo artist” of the year from the Central PA music awards.  His music has been featured on the History Channel, WVIA tv, Country Music Television (CMT), and in several film productions. He has released 35 original albums and published a book entitled “Coal Dust Rust and Sawdust.” His music and programs not only entertain but inspire audiences to become involved in learning more.

Van’s newest album ‘Mexico Road’ is avialable now. Head over to Spotify and iTunes to listen now, or head over to the album page to purchase your copy!