Saving Nature
Providing wild and forested lands and clean waterways for our community. Forever.
50 Preserves
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Over 10,000 Acres Protected
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60+ Miles of Trails
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Saturday, March 8
Exploration Hike: Wizard Ranch Nature Preserve
Join us as we explore Wizard Ranch Nature Preserve!
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Lancaster Conservancy Announces Acquisition of Historic Hellam Preserve in York County
York County, Pa. – Lancaster Conservancy is excited to announce the acquisition of a 56-acre property currently known... read more →
February 18, 2025
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Our Favorite Winter Hikes of 2025
Winter transforms our landscape, exposing new views when the foliage disappears. Squirrels and birds dart and chatter among... read more →
January 29, 2025
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Trees to Look for During Winter
Winter with all its blustery cold is a good time... read more →
January 28, 2025
![In the Spotlight: Team Member Hylon Plumb](https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hylon-1920x1280-1-600x400.png)
In the Spotlight: Team Member Hylon Plumb
You probably know the Conservancy through our nature preserves like Clark, Kellys Run, and Wizard Ranch. Maybe you’ve attended our educational programs or fundraising... read more →
January 28, 2025
![Reversing the Extinction of Experience: Nature Education for the Next Generation](https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jackson-School-Avery-Van-Etten-1920x1280-1-600x400.png)
Reversing the Extinction of Experience: Nature Education for the Next Generation
Welcoming Students into Nature By Keith Williams, Vice President of Engagement & Education There is an... read more →
December 20, 2024
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New Year’s Resolutions for Nature
In the new year, as we reflect on our values and recommit to our goals, why not include... read more →
December 20, 2024
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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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