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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.

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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.
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Event

Entangled Life: A Conversation with Merlin Sheldrake and Hannah Huber

October 1, 2026

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Event

Emerging Leaders Advisory Committee Trivia Night

October 8, 2026

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Event

Mums the Word

October 10, 2026

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Volunteer

Land Stewardship at Wattsburg Fen Natural Area

October 17, 2026

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Volunteer

Land Stewardship at Toms Run Nature Reserve

November 7, 2026

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Webinar

Pennsylvania’s New ‘River Livers’ Plan

November 16, 2026

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October 1, 2026

Application deadline is November 13 INDIANA, PA – October 1, 2026 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is seeking grant...

September 15, 2026

Restoration work to occur September 14 to 30, weather permitting UNION CITY, PA – September 15, 2026 – Fish...

July 28, 2026

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

Press Release

WPC Seeks Fall Grant Applications, Provides Technical Assistance for Canoe and Kayak Access Projects

October 1, 2026

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Press Release

WPC and Partners to Improve Fish Habitat on South Branch French Creek in Erie County

September 15, 2026

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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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