Lancaster Conservancy Events

Lancaster Tree Tenders and Dart Container are organizing a riparian buffer planting on about two (2) acres along the Conestoga River. We will be planting approximately 275 trees and shrubs. Additionally, we will be doing some maintenance on the 400 trees that were planted in the Spring.

This planting is part of a Lancaster City grant “Buffering the Conestoga” that was awarded from DCNR. Plus, we are being supported by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Keystone 10 Million Trees initiative.

Site Prep is scheduled for Friday, October 18 from 9:00am to 1:00pm. If you are able to help with the prep, please contact LancasterTreeTenders@gmail.com for additional details.

Planting Day – Saturday, October 19

Starting Time: 9:00am / volunteers should arrive approximately 8:30am

Place: Dart Products at 110 Pitney Road, Lancaster

Parking is available in the Dart parking lot. There will be directional signage to the planting location.

Bring: Shovels & mallets if you have them (make sure your name is marked on your tools) plus gloves.

(No need to bring printed ticket for this event.)

If you have questions, please email LancaterTreeTenders@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Lancaster Tree Tenders

Our goal is to increase and enhance Lancaster’s urban forest by engaging and empowering neighborhoods to plant and care for trees.

Lancaster plays a unique role in the Chesapeake watershed. Join us for an evening of special guest speakers and films that feature the amazing work being done throughout Lancaster County and the Chesapeake region.

The feature film for the evening is Expedition Chesapeake a 45 minute IMAX style film that will take us on a journey through the many watersheds, communities, and sea creatures that make this resource so important.

Doors open at 6:30pm

Program begins at 7:00pm

The Lancaster Conservancy is seeking volunteers, 18 years and older, to help with a massive cleanup effort along a 3-mile stretch of floodplain on our 279 acre Otter Creek Nature Preserve in York County. A myriad of trash and hazardous debris, including: old trailers, tires, furniture, and plastics litter both sides of the floodplain along Otter Creek, which flows directly into the Susquehanna River.

How To Get Involved With The Cleanup:

Volunteers MUST SIGN UP beforehand and ARRIVE ON TIME. We have firm arrival times, due to the location of the work site. Volunteering at Otter Creek will involve a 1 – 2 mile hike, led by Conservancy staff, to the work site.

Due to the travel distance we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. We will be departing the parking area at 9 am sharp. We appreciate your understanding.

Directions & Parking:

• Please expect to receive an e-mail with parking and driving information one day before the workday.
• Due to safety considerations, we will be unable to accommodate late arrivals so please arrive on time.

24 hours prior to the workday, you will receive an email with a volunteer waiver form and additional instructions on what to expect day of.

Lancaster Tree Tenders and the City of Lancaster are organizing a riparian buffer planting on over an acre of property. We will be planting approximately 250 trees and shrubs.

This planting is part of a Lancaster City grant “Buffering the Conestoga” that was awarded from DCNR. We are being generously supported by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Keystone 10 Million Trees initiative plus Sterling Place HOA and residents.

Site Prep is scheduled for Friday, November 1st from 9:00am to 1:00pm. If you are able to help with the prep, please contact LancasterTreeTenders@gmail.com for additional details.

Planting Day – Saturday, November 2

Starting Time: 9:00am / volunteers should arrive approximately 8:30am

Place: Waste Water Treatment Plant property located off of Sterling Place. The meeting spot is the parking lot located at 1090 Sterling Place. The planting is a short walk from this site.

Directions from Lancaster City (see screen shot below):

• Take New Danville Pike South (Rte 324)

• Right turn – Second Lock Road

• Right turn – Dante Blvd

• Left turn – Kentshire Drive

• Stay on Kentshire until Sterling Place

• Right turn – Sterling Place

• Go about 3 blocks and the meeting area is on your left. Parking is available in the small lot or along the street.

Bring: Shovels & mallets if you have them (make sure your name is marked on your tools) plus gloves.

(No need to bring printed ticket for this event.)

If you have questions, please email LancaterTreeTenders@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Lancaster Tree Tenders

Our goal is to increase and enhance Lancaster’s urban forest by engaging and empowering neighborhoods to plant and care for trees.

Join the Conservancy’s Fritz Schroeder for a Sunday afternoon hike through not one, but two of our preserves! We are thrilled to be joined by local expert Dale Hendricks who has been growing plants professionally since 1975. Dale will identify plants along our hike and discuss the importance of woodland landscapes.

In 1988 Dale co-founded North Creek Nurseries, Inc along with current owner Steve Castorani in order to propagate and grow perennials and grasses with an emphasis on natives. In 2009 he founded Green Light Plants, LLC. to build carbon friendly and regenerative landscapes; growing native, woodland and permaculture plants, organically and joyfully. Since ’88 he lives in Landenberg, southern Chester County, PA with his family where he gardens, propagates plants, and grows good soil.

Participants should wear sturdy shoes and comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather as we’ll take a hike rain or shine! Our stroll will take us about an hour and a half and be 2 to 3 miles in length with a little elevation gain to get our blood pumping!

Cover Photo by Michelle Johnsen Photography

The Lancaster Conservancy is seeking volunteers, 18 years and older, to help with a massive cleanup effort along a 3-mile stretch of floodplain on our 279 acre Otter Creek Nature Preserve in York County. A myriad of trash and hazardous debris, including: old trailers, tires, furniture, and plastics litter both sides of the floodplain along Otter Creek, which flows directly into the Susquehanna River.

How To Get Involved With The Cleanup:

Volunteers MUST SIGN UP beforehand and ARRIVE ON TIME. We have firm arrival times, due to the location of the work site. Volunteering at Otter Creek will involve a 1 – 2 mile hike, led by Conservancy staff, to the work site.

Due to the travel distance we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. We will be departing the parking area at 9 am sharp. We appreciate your understanding.

Directions & Parking:

• Please expect to receive an e-mail with parking and driving information one day before the workday.
• Due to safety considerations, we will be unable to accommodate late arrivals so please arrive on time.

24 hours prior to the workday, you will receive an email with a volunteer waiver form and additional instructions on what to expect day of.

The Lancaster Conservancy is seeking volunteers, 18 years and older, to help with a massive cleanup effort along a 3-mile stretch of floodplain on our 279 acre Otter Creek Nature Preserve in York County. A myriad of trash and hazardous debris, including: old trailers, tires, furniture, and plastics litter both sides of the floodplain along Otter Creek, which flows directly into the Susquehanna River.

How To Get Involved With The Cleanup:

Volunteers MUST SIGN UP beforehand and ARRIVE ON TIME. We have firm arrival times, due to the location of the work site. Volunteering at Otter Creek will involve a 1 – 2 mile hike, led by Conservancy staff, to the work site.

Due to the travel distance we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. We will be departing the parking area at 9 am sharp. We appreciate your understanding.

Directions & Parking:

• Please expect to receive an e-mail with parking and driving information one day before the workday.
• Due to safety considerations, we will be unable to accommodate late arrivals so please arrive on time.

24 hours prior to the workday, you will receive an email with a volunteer waiver form and additional instructions on what to expect day of.