Western Pennsylvania Conservancy

Looking forward to 2021! The 2021 Fallingwater Calendar contains beautiful photos of the house and grounds and is on sale for $9.95 through Dec. 31. A great gift for friends! Supplies are limited: bit.ly/39cNb0s. Find more gifts: bit.ly/39X5XcI Order today for delivery by 12/25. ... #2021 #CantWaitFor2021 #2021Calendar

We all have the common goal of protecting our natural places. Nature needs you more than ever. Please support our work: bit.ly/2Z3VVir. #NatureNeedsYou #ProtectThePlacesYouLove

We're helping young people learn the importance of conservation, and they could use your help too. Donate to support our work: bit.ly/2Z3VVir. #waterlandlife #conservation #donate #environment #volunteer #getoutdoors #NatureNeedsYou #ProtectThePlacesYouLove

You know the Conservancy works to restore and conserve local rivers and streams, but are you aware of the many ways that work is carried out? The Fall issue of Conserve magazine features articles about current projects including eDNA testing to detect hellbenders in streams, restoring streams from abandoned mine drainage, large wood stream restoration and more: bit.ly/37uTslK. #watershed

We want you to enjoy time outdoors this winter, but be safe! Pay attention to the trail and your surroundings, hike with a partner if possible and #WearBlazeOrange! Check out our list of properties to explore and please note, Sunday hunting our our properties is prohibited: bit.ly/2AgdeBV. #getoutdoors #PAhikes #hike

Friday is the last day to apply for funds to improve or install a canoe access site. Help your friends and community members get on the water! bit.ly/33Di76N. #waterlandlife #CADF #canoe #kayak #Pastreams #paddlesports #fishing

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Any birdwatchers looking to get outdoors this weekend? The wetlands, forests and fields at our Helen B. Katz Natural Area in Crawford County provide habitat for a diversity of wildlife such as wood ducks and beaver. As part of an Audubon Society Important Bird Area, habitat exists for a variety of birds. Learn more: bit.ly/2z9xVBf. Remember to #WearBlazeOrange when outside! Thanks to Jim Feaga of PA Ducks Unlimited for the duck photo. ... #CrawfordCounty #birding See more

We recently conserved 173 forest and farmland acres in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, preventing further subdivision and limit development while allowing for sustainable farming. The property includes limited public access to frontage on Mill Creek, a cold water fishery that supports natural trout production. Learn more: bit.ly/3es5Lm3. #waterlandlife #LigonierValley #WestmorelandCounty #conservation #farming #sustainablefarming

Our dedicated community forestry staff planted trees through TreeVitalize this past spring and summer. Due to COVID, we weren't able to engage volunteers, but with the help of our partners, we got 'em in! Now we're in the midst of fall plantings so local neighborhoods can enjoy the benefits of trees come spring 2021: bit.ly/31TqKaR. #waterlandlife #trees #treevitalize #conservation