Western Pennsylvania Conservancy 2008 Annual Members Meeting

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy will hold the 2008 Annual Membership Meeting on May 3 at The Barn at Fallingwater.  The meeting includes the election of directors to the board and the transaction of business items that require membership involvement. WPC President Tom Saunders will present an overview of programs and accomplishments.

• Light refreshments provided beginning at 8:30 a.m.
• Conservation Displays
• Free Tours of Fallingwater

• Participate in a hike with the WPC Conservation staff beginning at 9 a.m. or after lunch.

Official Notice

Annual Meeting of the Members of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Saturday, May 3, 2008
10:30 a.m. Business Meeting
The Barn at Fallingwater, Mill Run, Pennsylvania

The purpose of this meeting is:

• To elect Directors of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
• To transact any and all business that might properly come before the meeting

For information and directions, please call 412-288-2777 (toll free 1-866-564-6972) or visit www.waterlandlife.org

Allegheny River Sojourn Promises a Weekend of Scenery and Discovery

On Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22 the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy will host its eighth annual River Sojourn – and for the first time, it will be held on the Allegheny River. This popular event is open to members and the general public and will lead canoeists through some of the most beautiful sections of the river.

Activities planned for this guided tour of a Wild & Scenic River include:

• Educational programs to “Mussel Your Way Down the Allegheny”
• Lessons about the history and ecology of the Allegheny River
• A chance to get on the water and paddle with friends, family and WPC staff!

During the two-day event, canoists will experience the Allegheny River at its cleanest and most natural state as they pass through dramatic hardwood forest valleys and discover undisturbed islands that are sanctuaries for wildlife. 

Participants also will explore and learn about the Allegheny’s underwater communities. The Allegheny River is the richest stream in Pennsylvania for freshwater mussels, with more than 30 species known to currently inhabit the river.

The cost is $80 for the entire two-day event or $50 for only one day. The price includes canoe rentals, environmental tours, meals (lunch and dinner on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday), shuttling and a WPC Allegheny River Sojourn t-shirt.

For more information on the Allegheny River Sojourn, contact Jennifer Bennett at 724-459-0953 or email her at jbennett@paconserve.org.  Join us for this year’s sojourn!