Saving Nature
Providing wild and forested lands and clean waterways for our community. Forever.
50 Preserves
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Over 10,000 Acres Protected
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60+ Miles of Trails
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Friday, April 11
Discovering Our Spring Ephemeral Wildflowers Presentation at York College
Come learn all about the natural beauties that light up our woods in the springtime!
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What’s Blooming at Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve 2025
With dozens of different species... read more →
February 27, 2025

Our Susquehanna Riverlands Emancipation Landscape
Recently, Conservation Educator Peggy Eppig gave a Nature Hour presentation... read more →
February 25, 2025

Not-So-Fun Facts About Invasive Species
National Invasive Species Awareness Week is February 24-28, 2025. Invasive species can take over an ecosystem, outcompeting native species... read more →
February 25, 2025

Lancaster Conservancy Announces Acquisition of Historic Hellam Preserve in York County
York County, Pa. – Lancaster Conservancy is excited to announce the acquisition of a 56-acre property currently known... read more →
February 18, 2025

Our Favorite Winter Hikes of 2025
Winter transforms our landscape, exposing new views when the foliage disappears. Squirrels and birds dart and chatter among... read more →
January 29, 2025
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Protect Cuffs Run
A proposed pumped storage facility along the Susquehanna River threatens an area rich with natural, cultural, and recreational resources. Join us in opposing this project!
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