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We’ve protected more than 290,000 acres of natural land.

Our members have helped to save exceptional places since 1932! Learn about land conservation.
Member support has helped restore more than 3,000 miles of rivers and streams.

Learn about watershed conservation.
Volunteers have helped plant 40,000 trees in cities and towns across the region since 2008.

Nearly 7,000 volunteers help to plant 130 gardens each year! Learn about community greening.
Western PA is home to incredible wildlife.

Our conservation scientists collect data on more than 9,600 types of plants, animals, fungi and natural communities! Learn about conservation science.
Fallingwater, now on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The Conservancy continues its ongoing preservation efforts at Fallingwater. Learn about Fallingwater.

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Saturday, May 2, 2026

A day full of hikes and activities for all ages at Bear Run Nature Reserve...celebrating all you do for our region.

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We’ve protected more than 290,000 acres of natural land.

Our members have helped to save exceptional places since 1932! Learn about land conservation.
Member support has helped restore more than 3,000 miles of rivers and streams.

Learn about watershed conservation.
Volunteers have helped plant 42,000 trees in cities and towns across the region since 2008.

Nearly 7,000 volunteers help to plant 130 gardens each year! Learn about community greening.
Western PA is home to incredible wildlife.

Our conservation scientists collect data on more than 10,900 types of plants, animals, fungi and natural communities! Learn about conservation science.
Fallingwater, on the UNESCO World Heritage List, now celebrating 90 years.

Visit Fallingwater.

New Years Invasive Species Challenge

Tracking Invasive Species in Pennsylvania

Winter 2026

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Webinar

PA Invasive Replace-ive Program Webinar (WPC partner event)

March 26, 2026

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Tree Planting — Strip District

March 28, 2026

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Tree Planting – McKeesport

March 28, 2026

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Tree Planting – Blawnox

April 2, 2026

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Tree Planting – South Side Flats

April 4, 2026

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Riparian Tree Planting in Herminie – Westmoreland County

April 7, 2026

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Garden Maintenance – the Point, Downtown Pittsburgh

April 8, 2026

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Tree Planting – Morningside

April 11, 2026

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Tree Planting – Ford City

April 11, 2026

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Tree Planting – Buhl Park

April 11, 2026

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Riparian Tree Planting in Marianna – Washington County

April 14, 2026

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GREEN ISN'T ALWAYS GOOD

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Is it Cherry or Eastern Redbud? How to Tell the Difference When You’re Seeing Pink

March 25, 2026

Seeing pink? The lovely pink blooms that emerge on trees in the Pittsburgh area and Western Pennsylvania region in...

WPC Seeks Spring Grant Applications for Canoe and Kayak Access Projects

March 16, 2026

Pittsburgh, PA – March 16, 2026 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is seeking grant applications for its Canoe Access...

Fallingwater, Now Open For its 90th Anniversary and 63rd Tour Season

March 14, 2026

Mill Run, Pa. — March 14, 2026 — Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater reopens to the public on Saturday, March...

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Is it Cherry or Eastern Redbud? How to Tell the Difference When You’re Seeing Pink

March 25, 2026

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Press Release

WPC Seeks Spring Grant Applications for Canoe and Kayak Access Projects

March 16, 2026

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Press Release

Fallingwater, Now Open For its 90th Anniversary and 63rd Tour Season

March 14, 2026

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WPC Seeks Proposals from Local Watershed Groups for 2026 BHE GT&S Watershed Mini Grants

March 3, 2026

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WPC Acquires 164 Acres of Forestland and Wetlands in the French Creek Watershed, Adds to Conservation Area in Erie County

January 23, 2026

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WPC Protects More Forestland in Fayette County for Forbes State Forest

January 6, 2026

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Local Families Make Large Land Donations to Protect Forestland on Chestnut Ridge in Westmoreland County

January 6, 2026

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WPC Acquires 74 Acres of Forestland, Adds to Natural Area Within the French Creek Watershed

December 22, 2025

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WPC Protects More Forestland in Cameron County for Elk State Forest

December 22, 2025

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