Welcome Denny McGrath - WPC's New President and CEO
A message from WPC Board Chairman Mike Boyle
In unanimously electing Denny as our new president, the Board of Directors feels that Denny possesses the expertise and leadership to carry forward the tradition and goals of Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.
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In this issue...Celebrating the Renewal of Nature
by WPC Executive Vice President Cynthia Carrow
Each spring I am amazed at the resiliency of nature and its determination to renew itself no matter what conditions the winter has inflicted upon it. I was eager to see the first blush of red maple on the hillsides, and catch the scent of skunk cabbage on some paths along a stream. Spring in western Pennsylvania is when the greening woodlands renew our own spirits as they enliven the landscape. More...
A New Season at Fallingwater
and a great opportunity to take an In-Depth Tour
Beginning this month, visitors can have the one of a kind experience of seeing Fallingwater’s cantilevers soar above them, almost defying gravity with a grace unequaled in the history of architecture, and of hearing the roar of Bear Run Creek cascading directly below them.
Tours range from the regular one-hour guided exploration of the house, to the in-depth two-hour tour. More...
The Poetry of Nature
A new guide to Bear Run Nature Reserve revives an almost-forgotten trail experience
Long-time WPC members may recall the birth of Poetry Trail around 1970. At that time, Dr. John Hug conducted nature education programs at the Bear Run Center using a mimeographed guidebook. This spring we are celebrating the continued popularity of this hiking trail with the publication of a new guidebook.
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Conservation Planning at Bear Run Nature Reserve
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is developing a long-term management plan for the conservation of natural resources on the Bear Run Nature Reserve. The reserve, unlike the majority of forestland in Pennsylvania, still remains fairly intact. More...
Own a Piece of the
Fallingwater Legacy
You can enjoy a piece of the natural beauty of Fallingwater’s landscape in your own home through the creative recycling of a noble oak tree that for years graced the landscape between the main house and the guesthouse. More...
Spring Brings Renewal of Community Gardens and Community Partnerships
Community Conservation is all about community renewal and revitalization ...
Using green places to help revitalize communities and reconnect people to nature and to the potential of their own neighborhoods is the core of WPC's Community Conservation program. More...
2004 Land Conservation Work
More Than 1,800 Acres Preserved for Habitat, Recreation and Scenic Enjoyment
In 2004 Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) added more than 1,800 acres to its long list of ecologically valuable landscapes that have been permanently preserved to protect habitats and to be open to the public for recreation and enjoyment. This past year our major land conservation efforts were concentrated in several western Pennsylvania counties, including Allegheny, Bedford, Cambria, Elk, Erie, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland. More...
Expanding State and County Parks
Enhancing State Game Lands
Conserving High Priority Landscapes
WPC: A Lifeguard for Seasonal Pools
Data collected a new study WPC will conduct on seasonal pools will allow us to develop future studies of plants and animals using these habitats, obtain a greater understanding of regional variations and rarity and drive conservation efforts for these important wetlands. More...
Review Your Financial Strategies and Renew Your Investment in Conservation
Tax season is upon us and it's time for all of us to take a fresh look at our investment strategies. More...
Flagship Needed for Important
River Study
Forget that old saying about being up the creek without a paddle. An important WPC scientific study is literally up the river without a boat. More...
Mountain Watershed Association Members Protect and Enhance Their Home
The Watershed Assistance Center has worked with more than 200 local grassroots watershed groups in the past four years. Our work with the Mountain Watershed Association was a natural partnership of two groups with strong commitments to restore the natural beauty of western Pennsylvania. More...
Dear Dr. Conservation
Some conservation issues are not so clear-cut. For example, I do believe what the scientists say about acid rain, but I cannot see it and therefore it is mysterious. On the other hand, I have seen places where trees have been cut down and the forest and habitats are clearly changed. Isn't this an environmental problem, too? More...
Flagship Still Needed for Important River Study
As noted above, an important WPC scientific study is literally up the river without a boat. More..
Three Ways to Renew Your Volunteer Commitment:
- In your community...
- As a land steward...
- At Fallingwater...
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