You probably know Lancaster Conservancy through our nature preserves like Clark, Kellys Run, and Wizard Ranch. Maybe you’ve attended our educational programs or fundraising celebrations. But less often seen is the team of... read more →
Philadelphia/Chanceford Township, Pa. – On Dec. 18, 2025, a coalition of conservation, recreation, and environmental organizations filed its opening brief with the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the... read more →
The Conestoga River is at the heart of Lancaster County’s natural landscape, flowing over 60 miles from its headwaters around the border of Lancaster and Berks counties (the... read more →
We are losing species at a frightening pace. Insect abundance has declined by 70% since 1970.... read more →
York County, Pa. – Lancaster Conservancy is excited to announce the acquisition of 180 acres in Chanceford Township, York County, with healthy forests and panoramic views of the... read more →
The Lancaster Conservancy was founded in 1969 by a small group of hunters and anglers, who saw the wild spaces they cherished quickly disappearing and wanted to protect... read more →
Elizabethtown, Pa. – Lancaster Conservancy is excited to announce the dedication of the High Family Nature Preserve in recognition of the extraordinary generosity of the High Foundation, The... read more →
The Conservancy is actively restoring habitat at High Family Nature Preserve (formerly Donegal Highlands). ... read more →
Lancaster Conservancy’s Seasonal Stewardship Crew is wrapping up the 2025 season. The group of four young professionals interested in a career in conservation has been hard at work... read more →
Dear Friends, As a land trust, we always have one eye on the horizon. Every acre we protect is a promise to our community, to future generations, and... read more →