Photos can tell stories about nature that words alone can’t convey. Images of beautiful places and interesting wildlife can captivate our imaginations and evoke emotions. Plus they’re just... read more →
Though there are a few bird species still nesting in August, like cardinals and mourning doves, most birds have begun to... read more →
Hellam Township, Pa. – Lancaster Conservancy (the Conservancy) and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) have once again partnered to protect and care for a... read more →
Sunlight drifted to the other side of the planet to cast this side in shadow dark... read more →
Ever wonder how an early spring will affect the timing of peak wildflower bloom? Maybe you (like me) are really... read more →
Protected forested lands provide a number of benefits: biodiversity conservation, clean air, clean water, and cool... read more →
You showed up big time for our streams and rivers this Lancaster Water Week! More than a dozen... read more →
Chanceford Township, Pa. – As of today, more than a dozen organizations and elected officials have signed on to a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)... read more →
Dear Friends, Leading the Lancaster Conservancy as the President and CEO is one of the greatest challenges and honors I could ever... read more →
Dear Friends, In 2015, my future focus was unclear after working 35 years building a restaurant chain in Central PA. Community service was... read more →
!["There is an extinction of experience taking place, with adults and youth spending less time in nature, but we are reversing this trend," writes VP of Engagement & Education Keith Williams. "To that end, Lancaster Conservancy ran 177 interpretive events that reached 5,700 people [in 2024], and 25 of those were school programs that brought 1,400 students into nature. The students we served [last] year came from a variety of districts including School District of Lancaster, Penn Manor, Conestoga Valley, Donegal, and York City."
Lancaster Conservancy’s K-12 school program is where we focus on teaching skills and sharing knowledge to prepare the future stewards of the lands and waters we protect today.
Learn more about how we are welcoming students into nature in the blog "Reversing the Extinction of Experience: Nature Education for the Next Generation" at the link in our bio!
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