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Providing wild and forested lands and clean waterways for our community. Forever.
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Over 11,000 Acres Protected
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60+ Miles of Trails
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News from the Lancaster Conservancy
Connecting with Our Watersheds During the 10th Annual Lancaster Water Week
Seeing the community rally around our waterways during the 10th annual Lancaster Water Week this June was truly... read more →
June 22, 2026
Documenting Restoration Through Community Science: Bioblitz at Graham Nature Preserve
Bioblitz at Ingrid... read more →
June 22, 2026
RFP: Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve Boardwalk
The Lancaster Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that owns and manages preserved natural lands in Lancaster, York, Dauphin,... read more →
June 15, 2026
Celebrating 10 Years of Lancaster Water Week
Lancaster Conservancy began Lancaster Water Week in 2017 with the goal of educating and empowering our community to... read more →
May 29, 2026
‘Save Water, Save Life’: K-12 Students Create Clean Water PSA’s for Lancaster Water Week
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Lancaster Water Week, Lancaster Conservancy invited K-12 students to create public... read more →
May 29, 2026
Transforming Climbers Run Nature Center
Improvements to Climbers Run Nature Center, the Conservancy’s home for our rapidly growing conservation education and volunteer program,... read more →
May 11, 2026
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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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