Lancaster Conservancy Events

May 2022

31may6:00 PM8:00 PMSpring Life at Welsh Mountain Nature PreserveWelsh Mountain Nature Preserve

June 2022

03jun(jun 3)8:00 AM11(jun 11)8:00 PM2020 Lancaster Water WeekVarious Locations in Lancaster County

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Providing wild and forested lands and clean waterways for our community, forever.
📍 50 nature preserves located in Lancaster & York Counties, PA.

Show your local pride and commitment to clean rive

Show your local pride and commitment to clean rivers and streams with a #LancasterWaterWeek t-shirt! 💧

Designed by @itsmodernart, this year’s t-shirt illustrates how we all live downstream, and all share the responsibility for keeping our waterways clean and healthy!

👉 Grab yours today at the Shop link in our bio or https://store.lancasterconservancy.org/!

"A forested stream is a healthy stream," Ashley Sp

"A forested stream is a healthy stream," Ashley Spotts, Chesapeake Bay Alliance

Taking care of Lancaster's 1,400 miles of streams and rivers means taking care of our streamside forests (riparian buffers) that protect the quality of the water we drink, provide food and habitat for wildlife, preserve nearby wetlands, and replenish our groundwater.

Come join us and event hosts @allianceforthebay during #LancasterWaterWeek on Saturday, June 4 for a streamside care workday where we will help to care for those streamside forests at one of three sites across the county!

👉 Register today at the Water Week link in our bio or www.lancasterwaterweek.org/events!

Want to learn more about what a watershed is and t

Want to learn more about what a watershed is and the impact it has on local waterways? Or, looking for a family-friendly and exciting event to take your whole family to? Or, interested in food trucks and free ice cream? 🍦

Hosted by the Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance as part of #LancasterWaterWeek, the Chiques Creek Watershed Expo on June 7 has it all!

Register at the Water Week link in our bio, or www.lancasterwaterweek.org/events!

“In a relatively small yard, you an do a lot to

“In a relatively small yard, you an do a lot to manage stormwater and really make it look beautiful.” -Kate Austin, Green Infrastructure Asset Coordinator for the City of Lancaster 🌧🌼

Rain gardens are an excellent tool in mitigating the issue of stormwater runoff overwhelming the system and discharging into local streams and rivers.

From planning to planting to maintenance, #LancasterWaterWeek events have you covered with all you need to know about these important tools in improving water quality!

Register to join one today at the Water Week link in our bio or www.lancasterwaterweek.org/events!

June 4: Rain Garden Planting and Rain Garden Expo
June 8: Rain Garden Maintenance

A special THANK YOU to our partners for these events:
ELANCO Source Water Collaborative
Borough of Terre Hill
@ipc_chesapeake
Bright Side Baptist Church
@nfwf
@chesapeakeclc
Little Conestoga Watershed Alliance

The Lancaster Conservancy is working every day to

The Lancaster Conservancy is working every day to provide wild and forested lands and clean waterways for our community. Forever.

#lancasterconservancy #landtrust #landconservation

📸: @michellejohnsenphotography of Ferncliff Wildlife and Wildflower Preserve

Restoration is a vital tool in the fight to ensure

Restoration is a vital tool in the fight to ensure that the plants and animals we share this earth with have the habitat they need to survive.

Join experts from @landstudies4440 during #LancasterWaterWeek on June 6 to tour and learn about restoration priorities at the @landishomes campus including wildflower and lawn conversions, stream and wetland restoration, and native plant species. It's a great opportunity to learn all about the plants and creatures that call Landis Homes, home!

👉 Register today at the Water Week link in our bio or www.lancasterwaterweek.org/events!

"In all the miles I cover on the trails, I never k

"In all the miles I cover on the trails, I never know what I’ll encounter from day to day - and I love it." – Travis Lyle, Conservancy Land Steward

For those with a passion for the environment, a job in the environmental field provides opportunity to pursue your passion, love your day-to-day, and contribute to improving the community. The Conservancy is currently hiring Seasonal Land Stewards – the perfect opportunity for an outgoing individual with a passion for the great outdoors!

Learn more and apply today at the Job Opportunities link in our bio or www.lancasterconservancy.org/jobs/. Resumes will be accepted until May 16.

📸: Outdoor Corps Crew Members working on the restoration of the trail system at Tucquan Glen & Pyfer Nature Preserve during the summer of 2021 - a project that this year's Seasonal Land Stewards will continue to work on!

Clean streams are possible…..and you can help! 💧

Join us during #LancasterWaterWeek on Saturday, June 11, for one of the biggest volunteer events of the year – the Conestoga Clean Up! Grab your waders and help us work towards a cleaner, safer, and more beautiful Conestoga River!

Special thank you to our partner and clean up organizers @allianceforthebay, as well as the @lcswmapa for their help!

Register today at the Water Week link in our bio or www.lancasterwaterweek.org/events!

A watershed is an area of land where all water run

A watershed is an area of land where all water runs into the same body of water, like a stream! Lancaster County has 12 watersheds - which do you live in?

(this social media manager is part of #TeamLittleConestoga!)

Grab your #LancasterWaterWeek t-shirt and strike up a conversation with neighbors and friends about actions we can take for clean water in each of our communities!

Grab yours today at the Shop link in our bio or 👉 https://store.lancasterconservancy.org!

How well you do you know your Lancaster County cre

How well you do you know your Lancaster County creeks and cricks? 💦

Every Monday between now and the start of Water Week, this @stbonifacebrew Crick or Creek can will be in a different stream - show us how well you know your Lancaster County waterways by heading to our stories to make your best guess as to which one! 🍺

P.S. $1 from each can or pint you purchase will help support clean cricks and creeks across Lancaster County! Cheers! 🍻

#lancasterconservancy #lancasterwaterweek

Water truly connects us all. 💧 Join us for Fir

Water truly connects us all. 💧

Join us for First Friday on June 3 at @zoetropolis in downtown Lancaster as we hear stories that center the experiences of people of color at the River Connections Premiere. The event will include film clips of original recorded stories, interspersed with live performance of poetry, song and dance, and a trailer for a docuseries being produced by TCP Media LLC as part of the @cityoflancpa River Connections project. Learn more about the project by visiting www.engage.cityoflancasterpa.com.

👉 This event is free, but registration is required, so register today at the Water Week link in our bio or www.lancasterconservancy.org/water-week/events/!

#lancasterconservancy #lancasterwaterweek

Ready to see a side of Lancaster County that most

Ready to see a side of Lancaster County that most don't get to? 🛶

Join the @conestoga_river_club on a kayaking adventure down the Conestoga River. Learn about the significant history, conservation hurdles, and recreational opportunities of America's most significant river!

There are two different treks and multiple times to choose from for this unique adventure, so register to join one today at the Water Week link in our bio or www.lancasterconservancy.org/water-week/events!

#lancasterconservancy #lancasterwaterweek

Join us for the #LancasterWaterWeek June 3-11! 💧 Celebrate and learn about our amazing streams and rivers with over 20 opportunities for the whole family to learn, volunteer, and get their feet wet!

Register for events today at the Water Week link in our bio or www.lancasterconservancy.org/water-week/events/

#LancasterWaterWeek
📽: Natural Light Films

It's time to #GiveLocalYork! We want to take this

It's time to #GiveLocalYork! We want to take this moment to celebrate all of the amazing friends and partners in York County who share our mission to save nature. Please make a gift today to support the critical work done by @lowersusriverkeeper, @farmandnaturallandstrust, @hornfarm, @susqnha, @wayorkpa, and Master Watershed Stewards - Penn State Extension York!

The Conservancy is truly grateful for the partnership and work of our fellow environmental organizations - our efforts from Mill Creek Falls to Hellam Hills would not be possible without them!

Give today at www.givelocalyork.org/

#lancasterconservancy
📸: Jenn Teson of Conowingo Pond

A snowstorm in June?! ❄ Each year, mayflies eme

A snowstorm in June?! ❄

Each year, mayflies emerge from the Susquehanna in a "snowstorm" that can sometimes be in such numbers that they blackout street lamps and cause hazardous driving conditions!

Mayflies are just one type of aquatic insect - or "macroinvertebrate" in the science world - that are not only fascinating creatures, but also our best "indicator" of the health of Lancaster County's streams and rivers. Join Dr. John Jackson of @stroudcenter and Keith Williams of Lancaster Conservancy for a deep dive into the world of mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies and the many other tiny creatures that call our streams home. This presentation, at the beautiful Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, will include macroinvertebrates' natural history, their use as a tool to understand water quality and stream health, and their importance in gauging Lancaster County's initiatives to restore our streams and rivers.

👉 Register today at the Water Week link in our bio or www.lancasterconservancy.org/water-week/events/!

#lancasterconservancy #lancasterwaterweek

Multi-tasking while riding a bike isn't normally r

Multi-tasking while riding a bike isn't normally recommended, but in this case, we encourage it! 🚲👍

Join the Lancaster One Water Partnership and @thecommonwheel on June 5 at 1 PM for a family-friendly slow ride on the Warwick-Ephrata Trail, visiting with congregations that have taken on projects to address clean water in their neighborhoods. We'll also learn from our friends at @allianceforthebay about a riparian forest buffer installed at Cocalico Creek. This is a facilitated ride experience complete with bike safety and community riding tips!

Register at the Water Week link in our bio or www.lancasterconservancy.org/water-week/events/!

@ipc_chesapeake
#lancasterconservancy #lancasterwaterweek

The Conservancy was thrilled to celebrate Arbor Da

The Conservancy was thrilled to celebrate Arbor Day this past Friday with volunteers at the Falmouth Forest Garden at Conoy Wetlands Nature Preserve as they worked to plant 40 alder trees! 🌳🌳

The Falmouth Forest Garden is a 5-acre former cornfield that was protected from development by Lancaster Conservancy, then restored with native plants that produce fruits and nuts for human consumption and wildlife value. The volunteers planted 40 alders which are part of a native flood plain ecosystem, and serve an important role of fixing nitrogen in the soil.

A huge thank you to everyone that came out! 🙏

Learn more about the Falmouth Forest Garden at the Conoy Wetlands Nature Preserve and how to visit at the Preserves link in our bio or www.lancasterconservancy.org/preserves/conoy-wetlands/

#lancasterconservancy #arborday #volunteersmakeadifference

Snakes and luna moths and paw paw flowers....oh my

Snakes and luna moths and paw paw flowers....oh my! Who knows what you might find⁉

Come out and explore the restored meadow and woods at Clark Nature Preserve this Wednesday, May 4 at 6 PM. Naturalist Keith Williams will lead this hike, helping to find and identify a diverse array of flora and fauna making their spring debut!

Register at the events link in our bio or www.lancasterconservancy.org/events.

📸: @michellejohnsenphotography of a luna moth at Clark Nature Preserve

#lancasterconservancy #events #biodiversity #springtime #hike #getoutside

Happy Arbor Day! ♥🌳 It's tree planting season

Happy Arbor Day! ♥🌳 It's tree planting season for the Conservancy’s Stewardship Team! After putting almost 1,500 tree seedlings, sourced mostly through the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership, into the ground in 2021, we are setting our sights even higher this year – 4,000 new trees planted on Conservancy preserves by the end of 2022.

Our goal to plant over 4,000 trees is ambitious. We are only able to set such bold goals because of the generosity of our members, partners, volunteers, and friends. Your gift today on Arbor Day, the final day of the Conservancy’s Spring Membership Campaign, ensures that we will be able to continue to set and meet our ultimate goal – a community with a wealth of thriving forests, wetlands, and waterways for this generation and beyond.

📖 Read more at the link in our bio or www.lancasterconservancy.org/news/4000-trees-in-2022/

🌳 Donate at the link in our bio or www.lancasterconservancy.org/donate/

P.S. Today is your last day to give a gift of $50 or more and get a gift of native coneflower seed in return. Thank you to each and every one of you who have already donated to the Conservancy during our Earth Day to Arbor Day 2022 Spring Membership Campaign! We are grateful!

#lancasterconservancy #arborday

📸: Kelly Snavely of tree planting at Safe Harbor Nature Preserve

It's back! 💧 Whether you say crick or creek, he

It's back! 💧 Whether you say crick or creek, head on over to @stbonifacebrew or @tiedhouselititz for the Crick or Creek Beer Release tonight from 4-9pm!

$1 from each draft or can purchased supports clean streams and rivers in Lancaster County! 🍺 As you sip, scroll through and sign up for some of the over 20 events happening during #LancasterWaterWeek June 3-11: www.lancasterwaterweek.org (link in bio).

Crick or Creek Beer is coming to your favorite bottle shop or watering hole next week! 👇

551 West
Bulls Head Public House
Columbia Kettle Works
Double C
Fireside Tavern
The Fridge
Friendly Greek Bottle Shop
Horse Inn
Hot Z Pizza (Lancaster, PA)
Sickman's Mill
John J Jefferies
John Wright Restaurant
Olde Lincoln House
McCleary's Public House
Per Diem
The Railroad House Inn / Perry Street Cellar
Shot and Bottle
Tellus360
Trio Bar and Grill in West Hempfield
Adamstown Beverage Inc
The Beer & Beverage Shoppe
Brewers Outlet
Brewers Outlet East
Ephrata Beverage Mart
Hempfield Beverage Company
Roots Beer Distributor
Wheatland Beer Distributors
John A. Zern and Sons

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