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
Indiana, Pa. – Nov. 11 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and Dominion are accepting proposals for the 2014-15 Watershed Mini Grant Program, which provides assistance to the region’s grassroots watershed groups. The Watershed Mini Grants cover expenses in three areas: operating costs, watershed restoration and organizational promotion and outreach. A... Read More
Mill Run, Pa. – Nov. 6 – Author Steven Reiss will sign his book “Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House” on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fallingwater Museum Store. Reiss is an architect, author and lifelong student of Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright designed... Read More
Mill Run, Pa. – Nov. 4 – Fallingwater, the Frank Lloyd Wright masterwork located at Bear Run Nature Reserve in the scenic Laurel Highlands, will offer free admission to Fayette County residents during its annual Fayette County Appreciation Days Friday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 16. Hundreds of friends and... Read More
Indiana, Pa. – Sept. 25 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is now seeking grant applications for new projects that will improve canoe and kayak access to the region’s waterways. WPC’s Canoe Access Development Fund helps to make the region’s rivers and streams more accessible for outdoor recreation by providing grants... Read More