James Finley, Ph. D.: In Memoriam

The board and staff of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy are saddened by the unfortunate news that longtime Conservancy board member James C. Finley, Ph.D. was tragically killed on Saturday, Oct. 2 while cutting down a tree on his property in Ridgway, Pa. He was 72. Jim had recently retired from... Read More

Member Essay

A Member's Perspective on COVID-19 and Nature Matthew F. Muldoon, MD, MPH, a WPC member since 1998, is a professor of epidemiology and psychology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. In the following essay, “A Virus, Humans and Nature: Ironies Abound,” he shares his perspective about COVID-19 and... Read More

Spring Wildflowers

Conservation Science Protecting Pennsylvania’s Plants and Animals Spring Wildflowers One of the most encouraging signs of spring after a long winter is the appearance of the first wildflowers, which seem to bloom overnight! Although they appear fragile, they can survive frost and are the first to push through the snow... Read More

Fallingwater Offers New Winter Walks Beginning Feb. 1

Pittsburgh, Pa. – January 29, 2021 – Starting February 1 through March 5, 2021, Fallingwater will reopen and offer a new Winter Walk where visitors can discover the beauty of Fallingwater and its natural landscape at their own pace. The cost for this experience is $15 for adults and free... Read More

2020 Members’ Day and Annual Meeting is Postponed

Pittsburgh, Pa. – April 1, 2020 Dear Members of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, For the health of all involved, we have made the necessary decision to postpone Members’ Day this year, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at Bear Run Nature Reserve. We so enjoy meeting with our members each year and... Read More

2020 Members’ Day – Postponed

Join us 2020 Members' Day and Annual Meeting is Postponed Saturday, May 2  The Barn at Fallingwater on Bear Run Nature Reserve in Mill Run, Pa. For the health of all involved, we have made the necessary decision to postpone Members' Day this year, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 2... Read More

Member Benefits

Donate to Protect Our Places We can't do it without you. Donate Monthly Donate Once Join or Renew More Ways to Give Member Benefits WPC Member ($40 – $74) 2 half-price basic Fallingwater admissions (includes tour) 10% OFF Fallingwater Museum Store, Café and online purchases Conserve magazine Monthly eNewsletter (email... Read More

Conservancy Protects 281 Acres in Somerset and Fayette Counties

Pittsburgh, Pa. – Dec. 20, 2018 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy recently protected nearly 300 acres in Somerset and Fayette counties near the summit of Laurel Ridge and many popular Laurel Highlands outdoor recreational destinations. The land will be transferred to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of... Read More

35 Forested Acres Added to
WPC’s Casselman River Conservation Area

Lower Turkeyfoot Township, Pa. – Oct. 31, 2018 – An additional mile of forested frontage along the Casselman River across from the Great Allegheny Passage Trail in Somerset County is now protected and open to the public, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced today. This newly protected 35-acre property is located... Read More

Volunteer Profile: Alan Hunninen

How long have you been a volunteer with us and what motivates you to stay involved? In 2011, two months after retiring from an architectural career, I signed up to be a Land Steward volunteer. Preservation of high-value sites, maintenance of reasonable public access and the comradeship of working with... Read More