Acquire. Preserve. Protect.
For over 40 years, Central Pennsylvania Conservancy has acquired, preserved and protected over 7,000 acres in the region.
Protecting the Outdoors For Future Generations Since 1982
Central Pennsylvania Conservancy
Central Pennsylvania Conservancy is a nonprofit, member-supported charitable organization with a mission to acquire, preserve, and protect local land and natural resources in South-Central Pennsylvania. The organization serves as the local land trust for a 6-county region (Cumberland, Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Juniata, and northern York County).
Community in Action
Every hour of volunteer service brings new momentum to conservation. Our volunteers support education, restoration, outreach, and community events, creating benefits that reach far into the future.
Our Organizational Impact
Since 1982, CPC has worked hand-in-hand with the local community to protect more than 7,000 acres of cherished land. This milestone is the result of a truly collective effort – our generous donors, dedicated staff, board members, and strong partnerships with local organizations. Together, we are safeguarding these landscapes for generations to come.
3 Public Nature Preserves
Our publicly accessible preserves offer protected natural spaces where visitors can hike, explore wildlife, and experience the region’s ecological richness. Each preserve represents a long-term commitment to conservation, stewardship, and community connection with nature.
50+ Land Protection Projects
With more than fifty completed projects, we’ve permanently safeguarded thousands of acres of forests, farms, and waterways throughout Central Pennsylvania. Every project reflects our dedication to preserving the region’s natural heritage for future generations.
20+ Professional Partnerships
We collaborate with conservation professionals, local organizations, and industry experts who bring specialized skills and resources to our mission. These partnerships strengthen our capacity to protect land, restore habitats, and engage communities across Central Pennsylvania.
Central Pennsylvania Conservancy’s accreditation was renewed in March 2024, following our initial award, in August 2018, from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission (LTAC). Accreditation recognizes land trusts for meeting national standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever, including sound financial management, ethical organizational conduct, responsible governance, and lasting stewardship.
“We want our partner landowners, supporting donors, peer organizations, and the general public to know that lands that we protect and steward, will be so according to national best practices in the land conservation field. Our board has made a long-term commitment to maintaining CPC’s accreditation status.”
Kenneth R. Waidelich, CPC President, 2015-2020