Events

March is a Family Community Yoga for a Cause Move together. Breathe together. Protect what matters. Join Just Plain Yoga for a special all-levels, family-friendly yoga class where parents and children (ages 6+) can connect on the mat — and give back to the land we all love. This gentle, playful practice weaves breath-synchronized movement and moments of stillness, creating space for shared laughter, calm, and connection. Led by Daniela Cabrerizo, this community class benefits Central Pennsylvania Conservancy, helping us achieve our mission to acquire, preserve, and protect natural lands in south-central Pennsylvania. When we practice together, we strengthen more than our bodies — we invest in a future where our children can explore forests, fields, and open skies for generations to come. Come as you are. Bring your family. Leave knowing you’ve made a difference. 🌎💛 In-person and virtual attendance options are available.   ➡️ REGISTER HERE ⬅️    

Join us at the Letort Spring Garden Preserve for our monthly Community Volunteer Day! Volunteering can be a fulfilling way to give back to the community while also enjoy time out in nature.At our upcoming volunteer day, activities may include...→ Trail maintenance (trimming vegetation, hauling brush)→ seed collecting→ Tree/shrub planting & maintenance→ Plant Identification (native & invasive species)→ Invasive Species Removal→ Habitat CreationAt the end of the volunteer event, our Stewardship Director Jesse Price will lead a guided walk around the Preserve to discuss areas of interest and development. Individuals, groups, business, and organizations are all welcome to attend this event.  For questions, please contact Jesse Price at stewardship@centralpaconservancy.org.  

Join us on April 11th from 10am - 12pm for a guided wildflower walk at Pine Hill Arboretum.  This will be a leisurely-paced walk where our guide, Gene Wingert, will point out wildflowers in bloom and what to expect in the upcoming weeks as spring blooms emerge. Some of the species we may find include... → English sweet violet (blue and white) → Periwinkle → Dutchman's Breeches → Early Rock Saxifrage → Spring Beauties → Bloodroot → Cut-leaved Toothwort → Virginia Bluebells → Trout Lily → ... and many more! This 0.5 mile walk includes 0.25 mile of fairly flat terrain where a majority of the wildflowers can be found.  The remaining 0.25 miles are on a steep, rocky path.  We recommend those in attendance to wear proper footwear and bring trekking poles for stability, if needed.     About our guide: Gene Wingert is a professor at Dickinson College where he teaches biology and environmental sciences. Since 1967 when he started teaching, he has instilled enthusiasm and fascination for the environment in his students and continues to do so today.  In addition to a long teaching profession, he is the author of several publications.  Titles include A Pocket Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Wildwood Park, Amphibian declines during a 50-year period in south central Pennsylvania, Demography of a painted turtle intergrade, and DIET AND REPRODUCTIVE CYCLES OF AN ALLEGHENY POPULATION OF THE RED-SPOTTED NEWT.

Join local environmental community organizations on an educational walk along the Letort Nature Trail to celebrate Earth Day 2026! To celebrate Earth Day 2026, join us in an educational walk along the Letort Nature Trail to learn about stormwater management, local ecology, native and invasive plant ID, macroinvertebrates and fly fishing, and more! Staff from Carlisle Borough, South Middletown Township, Letort Regional Authority, Central Pennsylvania Conservancy, and others will be leading the walk and providing attendees with hands on educational activities along the way. Educational stations along the walk will teach participants about the local ecology and land management of the area. For the full experience, please arrive at Letort Park at 10am; attendees are also welcome to explore the stations at their own pace if they wish to arrive at a later time. Stations will be set up until 2pm. There will be two options for the walk. The shorter option will be 1.5 miles roundtrip while the longer option will be 4.25 miles. The longer option will walk to the Letort Spring Run Nature Preserve and will include a few extra stations along the way. Both walks will start and end at Letort Park. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather! Water and snacks will be provided but it is recommended to pack a lunch if you want a full meal. Please bring a reusable water bottle to refill as cups will not be provided. Registration is not required, but highly encouraged. ➡️ REGISTER HERE ⬅️

We're coordinating with Keystone Trails Association again this year to offer Trail Care days during the week. On Wednesdays from May through September, you can join us at one of our preserves and past land projects  to help spruce up their trails, and work on a couple brand new trails. There will be something for any level of experience, from sprucing up existing trails on their lovely properties, to helping build two brand new, accessible trails. So, these events are ideal for anyone from beginners with zero experience, to veterans of trail work. Type of work may involve trimming back vegetation with loppers, pruners and handsaws, pulling invasive species, as well as raking, digging, and grading new treadway. Food/Drink: Generally, bring your own lunch/snacks and water. We're looking to secure some goodies to hand out. What else to bring: For these partial day outings, we recommend a small pack with your aforementioned snacks and fluids, insect repellent and sunscreen, needed medications, and a rain jacket if desired. Long pants, sneakers or boots- comfortable clothes to work in and potentially get dirty. KTA will bring a first aid kit, as well as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves and safety glasses, as well as any tools needed. Please feel free to bring your own favorite gloves and tools. For more general information about the Trail Care Program and suggested packing lists, see KTA Trail Care FAQ page here. Please contact Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at ulmer@kta-hike.org or 570-854-8316 with any questions.   → Learn more and register here ←

Join us at the Letort Spring Garden Preserve for our monthly Community Volunteer Day! Volunteering can be a fulfilling way to give back to the community while also enjoy time out in nature.At our upcoming volunteer day, activities may include...→ Trail maintenance (trimming vegetation, hauling brush)→ seed collecting→ Tree/shrub planting & maintenance→ Plant Identification (native & invasive species)→ Invasive Species Removal→ Habitat CreationAt the end of the volunteer event, our Stewardship Director Jesse Price will lead a guided walk around the Preserve to discuss areas of interest and development. Individuals, groups, business, and organizations are all welcome to attend this event.  For questions, please contact Jesse Price at stewardship@centralpaconservancy.org.

Enjoy a casual walk to see, listen, and learn about the Letort Spring Garden Preserve’s bird life. Mid-May is the peak of neotropical songbird migration and we’ll look for signs of breeding from both resident and migratory species. This 1.5 mile walk is on mostly flat gravel and grassy paths. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars if you have them. The walk meets at the Letort Spring Garden Preserve parking lot on S. Spring Garden Road.   About our Guide: Perry Yingling is a local resident who is passionate about birding and bird conservation. He was recently awarded a grant from South Mountain Partnership to install 12 American Kestrel nest boxes in Cumberland County. Raptors are his favorite class of birds to encounter. Slowing down to observe the details of nature is the way he likes to relax. Biking and hiking are other “excuses” to get him outdoors. There is a good chance you will pass him on the trail at the Letort Garden preserve as that is one of his favorite places to encounter nature.

We're coordinating with Keystone Trails Association again this year to offer Trail Care days during the week. On Wednesdays from May through September, you can join us at one of our preserves and past land projects  to help spruce up their trails, and work on a couple brand new trails. There will be something for any level of experience, from sprucing up existing trails on their lovely properties, to helping build two brand new, accessible trails. So, these events are ideal for anyone from beginners with zero experience, to veterans of trail work. Type of work may involve trimming back vegetation with loppers, pruners and handsaws, pulling invasive species, as well as raking, digging, and grading new treadway. Food/Drink: Generally, bring your own lunch/snacks and water. We're looking to secure some goodies to hand out. What else to bring: For these partial day outings, we recommend a small pack with your aforementioned snacks and fluids, insect repellent and sunscreen, needed medications, and a rain jacket if desired. Long pants, sneakers or boots- comfortable clothes to work in and potentially get dirty. KTA will bring a first aid kit, as well as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves and safety glasses, as well as any tools needed. Please feel free to bring your own favorite gloves and tools. For more general information about the Trail Care Program and suggested packing lists, see KTA Trail Care FAQ page here. Please contact Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at ulmer@kta-hike.org or 570-854-8316 with any questions.   → Learn more and register here ←

Join us at the Letort Spring Garden Preserve for our monthly Community Volunteer Day! Volunteering can be a fulfilling way to give back to the community while also enjoy time out in nature.At our upcoming volunteer day, activities may include...→ Trail maintenance (trimming vegetation, hauling brush)→ seed collecting→ Tree/shrub planting & maintenance→ Plant Identification (native & invasive species)→ Invasive Species Removal→ Habitat CreationAt the end of the volunteer event, our Stewardship Director Jesse Price will lead a guided walk around the Preserve to discuss areas of interest and development. Individuals, groups, business, and organizations are all welcome to attend this event.  For questions, please contact Jesse Price at stewardship@centralpaconservancy.org.

We are hosting a fundraiser at FNB Field! We are thrilled to announce our first ever fundraising event with the Harrisburg Senators!  With every ticket purchase, a portion of proceeds will be given to Central Pennsylvania Conservancy.  Be sure to bring your friends and family to this fun-filled evening. ➡️ Purchase tickets here ⬅️ Check out this other great promotions happening on that night: Game Highlight: Fireworks Light up your nights at FNB Field with spectacular postgame fireworks. Watch as the sky comes alive with an unforgettable fireworks show after the game. It's the perfect way to kick off the weekend, combining the excitement of baseball with a dazzling display of color and light! Game Highlight: Juneteenth Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth. Game Highlight: Gorgeous Grandma Appreciation Night To celebrate the beauty, wisdom, accomplishments, and enduring spirit of grandmothers, bring your grandma out for a night of baseball. It's a night dedicated to the amazing women who inspire us every day! Game Highlight: Old Timey Night Step back in time as we bring the ballpark back to the good ol' days! Enjoy classic baseball vibes, vintage fun, and a night full of nostalgia for fans of all ages!