Pittsburgh, Pa. – May 13 – Sales of a new locally-produced beer will support the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s stream bank tree planting initiative. The new beer, called Ryeparian Rye Pale Ale, is now available from distributors across Pennsylvania and in 12 counties in northeast Ohio. Five percent of all Ryeparian... Read More
Pittsburgh, Pa. – May 1, 2015 – More than 17,000 acres of forestland and waterways in McKean County are now permanently conserved as intact working forest and forever open to the public for hunting, fishing, hiking and other recreational activities, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced today. At over 27-square miles,... Read More
Pittsburgh, Pa. – April 7 – Sales of a new locally-produced beer will support the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s stream bank tree planting initiative. To celebrate the launch of this new beer, the Conservancy is hosting a happy hour fundraiser at North Country Brewing Company at 141 S. Main Street in... Read More
Mill Run, Pa. – March 17 – Fallingwater, nominee to UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage list, will offer free admission to Fayette County residents during its Fayette County Appreciation Day on Sunday, March 22. Due to the overwhelming success of Fallingwater’s annual Fayette County Days in November, Fallingwater has added a... Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY – PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WHAT: The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy will plant spring flowers in 400 large planters over two consecutive nights. These planters, funded by the Colcom Foundation, have accented the pedestrian corridors of Downtown Pittsburgh since 2008. WHEN: Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17 Work will begin... Read More
Mill Run, Pa. — March 9 – Internationally acclaimed and an official U.S. nominee to the United States to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater will officially reopen for its regular 2015 tour season hours on Saturday, March 14. “One... Read More
Mill Run, Pa. – Feb. 23 – Local residents have the opportunity to experience Fallingwater, a nominee to UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage List, on a personal level. Fallingwater is now accepting applications for volunteer opportunities for the 2015 season. Residents from nearby communities such as Chalk Hill, Connellsville, Farmington, Mill... Read More
Mill Run, Pa. – Jan. 30 – Fallingwater is among a group of 10 buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959), widely considered to be the greatest American architect of the 20th century, to become the first works of modern architecture nominated by the United States to the United Nations... Read More
Wharton Township, Pa. – Jan. 7 – Land acquired by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy will be conveyed to the state to add almost 1,000 acres to Forbes State Forest, the Conservancy announced today. The Wharton Township, Fayette County property is adjacent to Forbes State Forest and Fort Necessity National Battlefield.... Read More
Cambridge Springs, Pa. – Dec. 18 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has permanently protected 66 acres in Rockdale Township, Crawford County, the Conservancy announced today. Located downstream from another WPC-protected property, this property has approximately 1,600 feet of creek frontage along French Creek, one of the most ecologically significant waterways... Read More