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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 3,000 volunteers help to plant 125 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.

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Basketgrass Bonanza: A Summer Survey Event

August 1, 2026

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Land Stewardship at Bennett Branch Forest

August 22, 2026

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Two-Part Tree Tender Course

September 9, 2026

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Land Stewardship at West Branch French Creek

September 12, 2026

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Land Stewardship at Wattsburg Fen Natural Area

October 17, 2026

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Land Stewardship at Toms Run Nature Reserve

November 7, 2026

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WPC Conservation Easement Protects More Farmland and Forestland in Westmoreland County

July 28, 2026

Ligonier Township, Pa. – July 28, 2026 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy today announced the purchase of a conservation easement to...

Moths Matter! Five Fun Ways to Learn About Moths

July 20, 2026

July 2026 - Moths matter! These nocturnal pollinators provide a primary food source for wildlife, and are indicators of...

600 Acres of Forests at Bear Run Nature Reserve Now Part of the Old-Growth Forest Network

July 17, 2026

Mill Run, PA – July 17, 2026 – Approximately 600 acres of forest at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s 5,162-acre...

Press Release

WPC Conservation Easement Protects More Farmland and Forestland in Westmoreland County

July 28, 2026

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Featured Story

Moths Matter! Five Fun Ways to Learn About Moths

July 20, 2026

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Press Release

600 Acres of Forests at Bear Run Nature Reserve Now Part of the Old-Growth Forest Network

July 17, 2026

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Press Release

WPC and Partners to Improve Fish Habitat on Callen Run in Jefferson County

July 16, 2026

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Featured Story

Daniel S. Nydick: In Memoriam

June 26, 2026

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Press Release

BHE GT&S, WPC Award 16 Grants to Groups to Help Improve Local Watersheds

June 24, 2026

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Press Release

WPC Receives a $25,000 West Penn Energy Fund Grant for Facility Energy Assessments

June 11, 2026

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Forests at Wolf Creek Narrows Natural Area Now Part of the Old-Growth Forest Network

June 4, 2026

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Press Release

Ligonier Valley Conservation Easement Protects More Forestland and Streams in Westmoreland County

June 1, 2026

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