55 Search Results for "Bear Run Nature Reserve"
Land Stewardship at Bear Run Nature Reserve
Volunteer to help maintain the trails and pull invasive plants at Bear Run Nature Reserve, WPC’s largest preserve. For additional information and to register, please contact Andrew Zadnik, director of land stewardship, at azadnik@paconserve.org or 412-586-2318 (office). Unless otherwise noted, volunteers and staff are asked to meet at 9 a.m.... Read More
Land Stewardship at Bear Run Nature Reserve
Activities: Trail Maintenance, Invasives Management Celebrate Earth Day and volunteer to help with spring maintenance of the trails at Bear Run Nature Reserve, the Conservancy’s largest preserve. If you enjoy hiking and getting outdoors, consider becoming a land stewardship volunteer. These volunteers help build trails, keep nature preserves clean and... Read More
Land Stewardship at Bear Run Nature Reserve
Activities: Trail Maintenance Volunteer to help with maintaining the trails at Bear Run Nature Reserve, the Conservancy’s largest preserve. If you enjoy hiking and getting outdoors, consider becoming a land stewardship volunteer. Our stewardship volunteers help build trails, keep nature preserves clean and safe, and help sustain a variety of... Read More
Mountain, Stream and Forest: An Exploration of Bear Run Nature Reserve
A special Zoom webinar for WPC’s Leadership, Heritage and Evergreen Circle members Bear Run Nature Reserve is the Conservancy’s flagship property and the largest of our 41 preserves. Best known as the area surrounding Fallingwater, these 5,119 acres along Laurel Ridge feature 28 miles of hiking trails. Bear Run collects... Read More
WPC Protects Forested Land in Fayette County
for Bear Run Nature Reserve
Stewart Township, Pa. – April 1, 2019 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced today the purchase of four acres in Stewart Township, Fayette County that are now part of the Conservancy’s 5,119-acre Bear Run Nature Reserve. The four-acre area is located across from the main entrance to Fallingwater, includes more... Read More
Camping at Bear Run Nature Reserve
Camping Camping at Bear Run Nature Reserve Welcome to Bear Run Nature Reserve. During your stay, you'll have opportunities to enjoy nature, recreation and architecture in a truly exceptional setting. The reserve protects a diversity of animals and their habitats, including black bear, fisher, bobcat and more than 50 bird... Read More
Looking for Fun Family Adventures? Visit These Five WPC Preserves
Pittsburgh, Pa. – June 15, 2022 – Do you have a young nature enthusiast who loves to learn and explore? These five Western Pennsylvania Conservancy preserves, which feature trails that are short to moderate in length, are suited for small legs and curious minds. Andy Zadnik, director of land stewardship,... Read More
8 WPC Preserves Where You Can See Brilliant Fall Foliage
Pittsburgh, Pa. – October 6, 2022 – Our partners at the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry provide a Fall Foliage Report each year that provides information on the peak times across the state to see fall color. Here in Western Pennsylvania, some counties are currently at peak while most counties... Read More
WPC Preserves
Land Conservation WPC Preserves The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy owns and manages nearly 14,000 acres of land that are open to the public, free of charge, for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. Our nature preserves have special conservation significance and are rich with features such as rare plants and... Read More
Kaufmann Conservation on Bear Run
Fallingwater Kaufmann Conservation on Bear Run In October 1963, Edgar Kaufmann jr entrusted Fallingwater to the care of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. The donation was received under a deed of trust that requires the Conservancy to preserve and maintain Fallingwater and its surroundings. Included with the generous donation of Fallingwater... Read More