Our People Matter

Member

Donna Morrison

Conservancy member and volunteer Donna Morrison, of Greensburg, Pa., became a member in 2003 after learning about WPC through friends, but her love for nature goes back to her childhood.  One of her favorite memories of being in nature, she says, was “Collecting leaves for a science project in grade school and enjoying the fall foliage in Schenley Park in Pittsburgh with my father and sister.” It’s no surprise, then, that WPC’s work in land stewardship and community forestry resonate with her.

What are some conservation issues that interest or concern you?

Climate Change, Invasive Species, Watershed Restoration, Preservation of Fallingwater, Pollinator Support and Urban Tree Canopy

What is your career?

Retired administrator, Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Pa; Director of Career Services and Internships, 31 years.

What motivates you to stay involved?

We believe in the work that WPC does and the overall benefit to this region.

What would tell a friend or colleague about why you are a WPC Member?

Saving the places that we care about. If you enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and nature, and historical preservation, contribute to their existence and future.

What other active measures do you take to support conservation or WPC’s work?

My husband, Harry, and I write thank you postcards to donors of Fallingwater and WPC. We had been involved for a number of years with staff in performing office work in the Pittsburgh office on Washington’s Landing, reconciling land acquisition documents, etc. with digital information for purposes of accreditation.

What might we be surprised to know about you?

My other volunteer activities have been serving as an office assistant at the Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter, part of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP), and have been their webmaster since 2015. My husband and I enjoy riding our bikes along the GAP, at West Newton and Cedar Creek Park.