Author Archives for Carmen Bray
September 23, 2021 12:47 pm
Published by Carmen Bray
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is grateful to team up with premium outdoor clothing manufacturer, KÜHL, at the grand opening weekend, September 24-26, 2021, of Dick’s Sporting Goods’ first new outdoor specialty store, Public Lands, located in Cranberry Township, Butler County. Everyone is welcome to attend the Public Lands Vendor Village... Read More
September 7, 2021 7:31 am
Published by Carmen Bray
After a long and valiant battle with cancer, we are saddened to share that longtime Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Board Member and Fallingwater Advisory Council Member Steve Guinn, Ph.D. passed away September 1, 2021. He was 73. Conservancy staff and fellow board members described Steve as a kind, thoughtful, and caring,... Read More
August 26, 2021 9:03 am
Published by Carmen Bray
Pittsburgh, Pa. – August 26, 2021 – The fall months offer prime opportunities for nature lovers to experience a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, nature exploring, fishing and birding on Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s 41 nature preserves located across the region. An August 31 webinar will provide more information... Read More
August 6, 2021 12:28 pm
Published by Carmen Bray
Pittsburgh, Pa. – August 6, 2021 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and BHE GT&S are now accepting proposals for the 2021 Watershed Mini Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to watershed groups and organizations across the region. The watershed mini grants can be used to support projects in three areas:... Read More
June 23, 2021 6:14 am
Published by Carmen Bray
Pittsburgh, Pa. – June 23, 2021 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced today the permanent protection of two forested properties totaling 152 acres in the Pennsylvania Wilds along First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek. The lands were immediately conveyed to the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry to... Read More
June 17, 2021 8:25 pm
Published by Carmen Bray
Pittsburgh, Pa. – June 1, 2021 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced today the transfer of 532 acres of forestland along the Clarion National Wild and Scenic River near Ridgway in Elk County to the U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Forest Service to become a new addition to the Allegheny... Read More
April 19, 2021 3:38 am
Published by Carmen Bray
Pittsburgh, Pa. – April 19, 2021 – Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater will reopen the interior of the house to tours on May 1, 2021, with a new educator-led tour, the Guided Architectural Tour, where visitors will experience Fallingwater’s main floor, guest house and exterior spaces as well as the landscape... Read More
April 16, 2021 6:37 pm
Published by Carmen Bray
Pittsburgh, Pa. – April 16, 2021 – Pittsburgh’s residents and visitors are seeing a flourish of pink blooms right now along trails, hillsides, parks and open spaces in view of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers around downtown Pittsburgh and near Point State Park. That is thanks to the Pittsburgh... Read More
March 30, 2021 8:47 pm
Published by Carmen Bray
Pittsburgh, Pa. – March 30, 2021 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is pleased that local boaters and anglers continue to enjoy the recreational benefits of Lake Pleasant in Erie County. The “No Parking” and pedestrian signs along Lake Pleasant Road were installed by PennDOT for safety reasons and to minimize... Read More
March 22, 2021 9:32 pm
Published by Carmen Bray
Born in 1913, Elsie Henderson lived a life full of rich family, social and cultural experiences, and included among them was her culinary merit. Elsie learned baking and cooking techniques from her mother, and it was that comfort food, southern style of cooking that commanded her presence in the homes... Read More
