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WPC Webinars
Our free webinars provide opportunities for everyone — anytime, anywhere — to learn more about the people, projects and programs that help protect and restore Western Pennsylvania's water, land and wildlife. Through these webinars, you’ll hear from our expert staff, glean a better understanding of how our work improves local communities and learn how you can get involved in local conservation efforts.
Benefits of Water-Thirsty Trees
September 30, 2022
Join us for an engaging discussion about the tree species best used to help manage stormwater runoff and reduce flooding and stream pollution in urban and rural settings.
Discover French Creek
August 10, 2022
Discover the vast variety of plants and animals found in the French Creek watershed. You’ll learn how we work to conserve land along its tributaries, improve water quality, control invasive species.
2022 Virtual Annual Members’ Meeting & Update
May 5, 2022
Join WPC President and CEO Tom Saunders and staff to learn about the special projects and ongoing work that the Conservancy undertook in 2021 with your support.
Meaningful Mussels
April 22, 2022
Join us for an Earth Day webinar about the importance of freshwater mussels and learn about some of the projects we’re working on to protect mussel populations and improve water quality.
90 Years of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
March 1, 2022
Join WPC president and CEO Tom Saunders as he shares recent major milestones in conservation, community greening and Fallingwater, achieved with the help of our partner and supporters.
Caring for WPC Preserves
August 31, 2021
Join us for a discussion about preserving recreational opportunities and wildlife habitats in western Pennsylvania.
Green Isn’t Always Good
July 13, 2021
Discover the impacts of these growing invaders and find out how you can identify them and prevent their continued spread.
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting
May 11, 2021
WPC President and CEO Tom Saunders and staff members provide an overview of 2020 member-supported projects.
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy's
MISSION
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy protects and restores exceptional places to provide our region with clean waters and healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas for the benefit of present and future generations. The Conservancy creates green spaces and gardens, contributing to the vitality of our cities and towns, and preserves Fallingwater, a symbol of people living in harmony with nature.