We are a member-based nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring the region’s waters, forests, natural areas and wildlife, planting community trees, gardens and greenspaces, and caring for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater.
Get Outdoors and Get on the Water in June
Are June’s sunny skies and longer days beckoning you outdoors? Spend time with friends and family on WPC-owned preserves and on local rivers and streams we’ve help restore. Celebrate National Trails Day on June 4 or anytime by getting out on WPC’s 30 miles of trails where you can walk, hike, view wildlife and experience the serenity of nature. We own and manage more than 14,000 acres that are free to everyone to explore. Click on the icons on our 41 Places map to discover what each preserve offers. Also, find ADA-accessible trailsat several preserves. Want to help keep the trails free of debris and in good condition for you and other outdoor adventurers to use now and in the future? Volunteerfor an upcoming trail maintenance day. June is National Rivers Month. Local rivers and streams are calling everyone who loves to canoe, kayak or fish. Novice, intermediate and expert paddlers alike can use 87 WPC-funded canoe access sites that help improve river accessibility in our region, thanks to the generosity of longtime WPC members and outdoor enthusiasts Roy Weil and Mary Shaw.
Our interactive map highlights some canoe and kayak trips and provides details on some WPC-funded put-in and take-out sites. Grab your paddle and get on the water!
Congratulations to local watershed groups that were recently awarded grants totaling $41,000 to improve local rivers and streams, as part of the 2022 Watershed Mini Grant Program!
Funds are administered by the Conservancy and provided by Berkshire Hathaway Energy to support organizational promotion and outreach, water quality monitoring and watershed restoration.
Attend the Fallingwater Soirée, a benefit sponsored by Huntington Bank and inspired by nature, on August 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy cuisine
curated by Chef Kate Romane of Black Radish Kitchen, self-guided tours of the house and grounds and live music by MCG Jazz. Conservancy and Friends of Fallingwater members, purchase tickets priced at $250 by calling 724-329-8501 beginning June 6. Nonmembers can purchase $300 tickets online
beginning June 13.
Sign Up for Fallingwater Sketching or Photography Workshops
Are you happiest with a sketchpad or camera in hand? Would drawing or taking photos at Fallingwater be a dream come true? Enjoy exceptional access to Fallingwater and learn techniques from artists-in-residence Ivan Chow and Andrew Pielage during fall residency workshops. For details, contact Marie Woof, education program coordinator, at mwoof@paconserve.org.
Celebrate National Camping Month: Camp at Bear Run Nature Reserve
Enjoy nature at five back country campsites that are available to reserve at no charge on our 5,100-acre Bear Run Nature Reserve, which protects a diversity of animals, including black bear, fisher, bobcat and more than 50 bird species. Hike on 20 miles of trails around Bear Run, a pristine stream that cascades below Fallingwater on its path to the Youghiogheny River. Or,book a tour of the house.
The Conservancy is hiring for several positions, including a director of human resources, an IT support engineer and watershed forestry specialists. We also have many part- and full-time opportunities at Fallingwater. Apply now, or share these opportunities with a friend.
Wouldn’t it feel great to spend time outdoors, make friends and give back to your community?
We’ve got some great volunteer opportunities! Maintain one of our 130 community
flower gardens as a garden steward. Or, care for a WPC nature preserve by helping to maintain trails or remove invasive plants.
Download Images for Your Desktop or Virtual Meeting
Fallingwater is the finest example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic architecture, where nature, landscape and design are united in harmony. Help Fallingwater celebrate three years on the UNESCO World Heritage List! Reserve ticketsnow for a guided tour, a family field
trip or a self-guided exterior tour.
Download spring images of the house or WPC preserves.
Stand out from the crowd this
summer in our custom designed T-shirt, created exclusively for Fallingwater. Our T-shirts feature a bold graphic image of Fallingwater and are available in black or dark heather gray, and range in sizes from small to 3X-large. They’re on sale now through June 30 at $24 each. Great gift for Father's Day!
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
800 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
United States
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and 100% of your donation is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
