70 Search Results for "Bear Run Nature Reserve"
8 WPC Preserves Where You Can See Brilliant Fall Foliage
Our partners at the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry provide a Fall Foliage Report each year that provides information on the peak times across the state to see fall color. Here in Western Pennsylvania, some counties are currently at peak while most counties are nearing vibrant color. According to... Read More
WPC Preserves
Land Conservation WPC Preserves The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy owns and manages nearly 14,000 acres of land that are open to the public, free of charge, for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. Our nature preserves have special conservation significance and are rich with features such as rare plants and... Read More
Kaufmann Conservation on Bear Run
Fallingwater Kaufmann Conservation on Bear Run In October 1963, Edgar Kaufmann jr entrusted Fallingwater to the care of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. The donation was received under a deed of trust that requires the Conservancy to preserve and maintain Fallingwater and its surroundings. Included with the generous donation of Fallingwater... Read More
DRAFT Corporate Giving 2025 with slider
Thank you to our Business Partners! Be the Voice of Nature Together, we can protect the natural beauty of our region. Show your customers, clients and employees that your business is committed to enhancing the natural beauty of Western Pennsylvania by partnering with the Conservancy through sponsorships, donations or project... Read More
Fallingwater, Now Open For its 62nd Tour Season
Mill Run, Pa. — April 14, 2025 —Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater is now open for its 62nd tour season, featuring Guided Architectural Tours and In-Depth Guided Tours that started April 7. Tours are underway as the scaffolding that covered Fallingwater in recent months for ongoing preservation work is being disassembled.... Read More
2025 Members’ Day and Annual Meeting
It’s back! We’re thrilled to once again thank our members in-person with WPC’s Annual Members’ Day and Annual Meeting, an exciting day of activities at Bear Run Nature Reserve! View the Activity Schedule Bring family and friends and join us at The Barn at Fallingwater for a day of naturalist-led hikes, information... Read More
2025 Members’ Day and Annual Meeting
Bear Run Nature ReserveSaturday, May 3, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We’re so grateful to our members for supporting our work throughout the year. You help WPC plant trees, gardens and other green spaces that beautify and improve our communities. You help protect our landscapes, waterways, and plants and wildlife,... Read More
WPC Protects Two More Properties to Expand Popular
Outdoor Recreation Areas in Fayette County
Pittsburgh, Pa. – January 31, 2025 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced today the purchase of two properties, totaling 97 acres, in Stewart Township, Fayette County that will be added to popular outdoor recreation and natural areas in the Laurel Highlands. A 44-acre forested property located near State Route 381... Read More
Visitor Guidelines
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) preserves are open to the public free-of-charge for lowimpact outdoor recreation and enjoyment. In general, common sense is the best guide to the use of WPC preserves. Consideration for resident plants, animals, and human visitors should always be practiced. Recreational activities, such as hiking, hunting, fishing,... Read More
Species Assessments
Longhorn beetles, flower flies, bees, wasps, a variety of spiders, moths -- in all, about 1,000 terrestrial invertebrates -- are waiting in the wings for help from scientists and conservationists. Traditionally underrepresented in conservation assessments, pollinator groups and other invertebrates are undergoing assessment by Pennsylvania’s scientists for possible inclusion in... Read More