The Fallingwater Soirée Is Back!

Pittsburgh, Pa. – June 13, 2022 – After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy invites the public back to enjoy Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater in Fayette County during a special fundraising event, the Fallingwater Soirée, on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, from 6-9 p.m. (UPDATE:... Read More

Wright’s Fallingwater Goes Solar, New Solar Array to
Produce Clean Renewable Energy for Fallingwater

Pittsburgh, Pa. – April 22, 2022 – A new solar array on the campus of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater in Fayette County will soon harness the power of the sun to offset 100% of electricity used by Fallingwater’s main and guest houses, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced today. Located on... Read More

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

SUMMER Virtual Backgrounds (2025)

Restoring exceptional places since 1932 WPC Virtual and Desktop Backgrounds Many of us are spending a lot of time lately on our computers or in virtual meetings on Zoom, Microsoft Teams or other meeting platforms. Why not personalize your virtual space with beautiful photos of WPC properties, Fallingwater and nature?... 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. 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 address required) Invitation to Members’ Day and Annual Meeting at Bear... Read More