Green, Black & Gold: WPC Greens the ‘Burgh!
April 14, 2026
Join the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy for a free webinar April 14 at noon, “Green, Black & Gold: WPC Greens the ‘Burgh!” A key partner in urban beautification efforts across the City of Pittsburgh with community flower gardens, floral street planters and hanging baskets and urban trees, WPC is greening the city to welcome visitors for the 2026 NFL Draft!
PA Invasive Replace-ive Program Webinar (WPC partner event)
March 26, 2026
Removing invasive plants helps reduce the likelihood of them becoming unwanted escapees into neighboring properties, parks, and forests. As part of the Pennsylvania Invasive Replace-ive Program, property owners are incentivized to remove unwanted invasive plants from their landscape in order to receive free native trees and shrubs that can be planted in their place.
New Understandings of Old-Growth Forests
December 3, 2025
Join the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy for a free webinar, “New Understandings of Old-Growth Forests,” on Dec. 3 to hear about the unique ecology of old-growth forests, discover how many of these forest types exist in the state, and learn about the universal characteristics of these special habitats.
Providing Boat Cleaning Stations to Raise Awareness and Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
September 17, 2025
To help keep waterbodies pristine and enjoyable for years to come, boaters are encouraged to clean their boats to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, learn more during this webinar.
2025 Invasive Species Scavenger Hunt
July 23, 2025
Now in its 6th year, the annual Invasive Species Scavenger Hunt encourages natural resource professionals and community scientists to volunteer their time by getting outside, searching for, and reporting findings for a select number of invasive species observed anywhere in Pennsylvania.
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake: 25 Years of Conservation in PA
July 17, 2025
The mild mannered eastern massasauga rattlesnake is a critically imperiled endangered species in Pennsylvania and is also a federally threatened species. WPC has been a leading partner in eastern massasauga conservation and research in the region. Join us for a free webinar July 17 at noon, “Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake: 25 Years of Conservation in PA.”
The View From Here: Five Women Discuss Careers in Conservation & Preservation
March 11, 2025
In recognition of Women’s History Month, join us for a free webinar featuring a panel discussion with five women from the Conservancy and Fallingwater. They’ll discuss their work, current trends in their fields and the value of female presence in conservation as well as historic preservation.
Lesser Celandine Seekers – A Springtime Survey Effort
February 27, 2025
Join Invasive Plant Ecologist Brian Daggs and PA iMapInvasives Program Coordinator Amy Jewitt for a free webinar training to prepare for the Lesser Celandine Seekers event during March and April. Help seek new populations of lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) and watch known infestations. Help to discover the extent of its spread and identify the most critical areas for intervention.