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Since 1982, Central Pennsylvania Conservancy has protected over 7,000 acres of natural areas and wildlife habitat, with 3,800 acres open to the public. However, our work preserving land in central Pennsylvania is ongoing. As a member-supported nonprofit organization, we encourage you to join us in our mission to protect natural areas, while creating new outdoor recreation opportunities for the public.
Join UsCentral Pennsylvania Conservancy protects land through fee acquisition, conservation easements, and transfer projects. We own and manage 3 public nature preserves and have partnered with landowners throughout the region to protect a total of 32 forest and farm properties with conservation easements.
Walter and Jessie Tyler left suburban Philadelphia in the early 1960’s when the much-opposed construction of the “Blue Route” expressway condemned a portion of their property. In search of an untouched, natural area to relocate, they found their slice of paradise along McCabe Run in Perry County.
Read More »The Strickler Easement is positioned against the West-Branch Conococheague Creek and is crossed by Johnston Run, a coldwater tributary. The farm is just one mile from Mercersburg, a historic town of 1500 and home to Mercersburg Academy. Route 16 connects the community with Interstate 81, just 15 minutes away.
Read More »Beginning in 2004, Central PA Conservancy and community members rallied to save what was, most recently, the historic Yeager Farm. Together, more than half a million dollars was raised to complete the acquisition.
Read More »Our 2022 Annual Report is now available for viewing on our website, along with the first two editions of our new seasonal newsletter. Click each image below to open the […]
Read More »Featured Preserve
As a former watercress farm located at the headwaters of a famous trout stream south of Carlisle in Cumberland County, the Letort Spring Garden Preserve features natural wetlands, limestone springs, historic legacies, a popular rail trail and side trails through the preserve, and unique wildlife habitat. Since acquiring the property in 2018, CPC has worked to manage invasive vegetation, provide better access, and reach out and educate the general public, our partners, and students about the property’s special heritage and ecological value.
Read More »In August 2018, the National Land Trust Accreditation Commission Awarded CPC accreditation status for meeting national standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. A rigorous process, accreditation means that CPC demonstrates 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
