Lancaster Conservancy Events

Take a hike at the Conservancy’s largest nature preserve in Lancaster! Our Senior Vice President of Land Protection, Kate Gonick, and Land Protection Manager, Jenn Teson, will discuss the fascinating history of Welsh Mountain and the incredible natural resources it protects. Go behind the scenes at this over 900 acre preserve and explore the restoration area that protects the headwaters of both the Pequea and Conestoga Creeks.

Hikers should wear comfortable closed toed shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather as we’ll be outside the entire time. We’ll plan to hike approximately 2 miles.

If there is a forecast of weather conditions that would make the hike unsafe, hikers will be notified of a cancellation and refunded 24 hours prior to the event.

There are no bathrooms at Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve.

Cover Photo by Michelle Johnsen Photography

Join our team and other volunteers to help complete some of the regular stewardship maintenance at our Climbers Run Nature Center. Tasks may include:

• pruning and clearing hiking trails

• maintenance of planting beds

• removal of invasive plants from forest areas.

Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and long pants. Work may include interaction with thorny plants and dirt, so fine clothing should not be worn. The Conservancy will provide gloves and any necessary tools.

Parking at Climbers Run Nature Preserve. Bathrooms are available to volunteers at this preserve.

Physical Difficulty Level: 3 (scale of 1-5)

Join fellow volunteers to help remove flood debris from along Otter Creek.

Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and long pants. We will be hiking a few miles across rough terrain, on unimproved trails, with the potential for slippery conditions. The Conservancy will provide gloves and any other necessary tools.

Because we will need to hike to our work location, volunteers must arrive on-time. Additional information and directions will be sent 24 hours before the event.

In the event that unsafe weather conditions are forecasted, a decision on whether or not to continue with the workday will be communicated to volunteers who have signed up 24 hours prior to the start time.

Parking is located at SGL #83 lot on Kline Rd. (39.886943, -76.403122) There are no bathrooms at this preserve.

Physical Difficulty Level: 5 (scale of 1-5)