Saving Nature
Providing wild and forested lands and clean waterways for our community. Forever.
50 Preserves
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Over 8,000 Acres Protected
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40+ Miles of Trails
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July 8, 2022
8:00 – 10:00 PM
LIGHTNING BUGS! FIREFLIES! (Nature’s Fireworks)
The nights of our summer months are lit up by fireflies – these intriguing creatures that posses the magic of bioluminescence. Come out to Clark Nature Preserve as naturalist Keith Williams will regale us with the story of these fascinating creatures – from identification, to life cycle, to the science behind their lights.
Learn More & RegisterNews from the Lancaster Conservancy

Summer Stew Crew Takes to the Field
Have you noticed more Conservancy staff t-shirts out and about on our preserves so far this summer? Led... read more →
June 20, 2022

Lancaster Conservancy Announces $21 Million Campaign to Protect & Restore Nature
Lancaster County, PA – Lancaster Conservancy [the Conservancy] has announced a $21 million campaign to “Protect & Restore”... read more →
May 25, 2022

4,000 Trees in 2022
Dear Friends, Buds are bursting on trees and wildflower season is in full swing – it’s spring in... read more →
April 29, 2022

Otter Creek Nature Preserve Joins the Old-Growth Forest Network
Representatives from the Conservancy and the Old-Growth Forest Network gather at Otter Creek Nature... read more →
April 27, 2022

From Tree Roots to Stardust
Dear Friends, On a recent morning, I found myself with fifteen Conservancy staff and volunteers spread through an... read more →
April 25, 2022

Save Birds. Save the Earth.
Dear Friends, Humans are blessed with the ability to reflect on our own place in a greater world.... read more →
April 21, 2022
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A $21 Million Campaign To
Protect & Restore
We believe the time to act is now to ensure the few remaining natural lands that protect our streams, clean our air, and provide us special places to visit are protected forever.
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