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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. |
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Protect Wild Places & Green Spaces
Give Before Dec. 31
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What is your connection to nature? Perhaps time spent in nature renews your spirit or makes you feel connected with something bigger than yourself. Maybe being in nature has fostered a lasting love of forests, streams, trails and wildlife.
Connecting you with nature is a big part of our mission. We protect the natural qualities of Western Pennsylvania so that current and future generations can enjoy nature’s beauty, clean water and air, and thriving forests and wildlife.
If you feel a connection with nature—and want to help protect it for future generations—please make a one-time or monthly donation, renew your membership or give a gift membership.
Donate through Dec. 31 to protect local wild places and greenspaces. Nature near you needs you! |
Give today to protect wild places & green spaces |
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Tour Fallingwater During the Holidays |
During this holiday season, visit Fallingwater on weekends with family or friends. Enjoy the pine boughs and poinsettias that add color and scent to the rooms. Learn about special preservation projects happening on site. Our educators will explain how our skilled maintenance team and contractors help us preserve Wright’s masterpiece.
Interior tours are available Dec. 26, 27, 30 and 31 and during weekends in December. Self-guided grounds passes are available daily except Wednesdays. Or, reserve your 2025 tour now! |
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Enjoy New Native Gardens in Kittanning, Mt. Oliver |
Thanks to a generous grant from American Water Charitable Foundation there are two new native perennial gardens along the Armstrong Trail in Kittanning, Armstrong County. They feature 367 native plants to mitigate stormwater runoff and provide food and habitat for pollinators.
In Pittsburgh’s Mt. Oliver neighborhood, community members and PA American Water employees helped to transform a vacant lot into a beautiful space featuring native perennials. The garden is generously sponsored by PA American Water. |
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Improve Your Watershed with a Mini Grant |
Creek Connections at Allegheny College is just one of many conservation groups that have received watershed mini grants from WPC. Using water quality monitoring equipment purchased with the grants, the group helps students in regional schools monitor water quality in the Ohio River watershed. With funding from BHE Foundation and BHE GT&S, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, our watershed mini grants support watersheds in 26 counties. Could your watershed group use funds? If so, apply through Dec. 16. |
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Apply to Be a WPC Emerging Leader |
Are you a dedicated young professional with a passion for hiking, conservation, community gardens, trees, wildlife or Fallingwater? We're seeking conservation-minded people from all walks of life to join our Emerging Leaders Advisory Committee. These young professionals help with fundraising and volunteering opportunities.
Click the button below to learn more, or contact Lauren Marshall at 412-586-2410 or lmarshall@paconserve.org. Apply through Jan. 10. |
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ICYMI: The Allegheny River, a Free Webinar |
In case you missed it, watch a recording of our free webinar, “The Allegheny River: We’re helping PA’s 2024 River of the Year Thrive.”
Since 1965, we’ve conserved land in the Allegheny River watershed, and our on-the-ground watershed work restores the river and its tributaries to improve water quality for people and wildlife.
Hear from three Conservancy staff about WPC projects that continue to safeguard and restore the Allegheny River for future generations to enjoy. |
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Download Fall Images |
Ohiopyle State Park, one of 11 state parks WPC helped to establish, began in 1951 when Edgar Kaufmann provided $37,500 for the Conservancy to purchase the peninsula’s 100 acres and several buildings. In 1971, Ohiopyle State Park was officially created. Kaufmann helped WPC protect the core of one of Pennsylvania’s most popular state parks!
Since the initial purchase, the Conservancy has acquired 11,800 more acres for the park. The Youghiogheny River carved gorges such as this one seen from the Baughman Rock overlook. Download this and other fall images through Dec. 20. |
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2025 Fallingwater Calendar |
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to give and save! Our 2025 Fallingwater calendar, featuring new imagery that captures the essence of Fallingwater, is now on sale! Set goals and track achievements for the new year in our 2025 calendar and enjoy the beauty and harmony of Fallingwater throughout the year. At 25% off, you might want to gift one to yourself – and to a few others on your holiday list!
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Purchase your 2025 Fallingwater Calendar |
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NATURE NEAR YOU
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Protect Wild Places and Green Spaces |
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