Events

Birders and hikers are invited to join the Central Pennsylvania Conservancy for an afternoon at Waggoner’s Gap Hawk Watch, and a short 1.5-mile out-and-back hike along the Tuscarora Trail. There will be numerous opportunities to sight migrating birds of prey from the rocky trails and outcroppings of Blue Mountain, so binoculars and hiking poles are recommended to make the most of the outing. Along the way, participants will learn about the Conservancy’s role in preserving Waggoner’s Gap and how it’s partnership with the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club enabled consistent maintenance and enhancement of the Tuscarora Trail for future generations.     About Cameron Weiser: Cameron Weiser is the Central Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Land Protection Director, and works with the organization’s Land Protection Committee to develop new project, set project priorities, and secure project funding. Over the last four years in his role, Cameron has worked with public and private partners to organize and navigate complex real estate transactions and establish new protected lands for conservation and recreation across central PA.

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 Peggy Fogarty on November 7th to enjoy fall on Peters Mountain! This moderately difficult 8-mile rocky trail walks along Peters Mountain ridge and along the Appalachian trail.  Attendees will enjoy scenic views of the Halifax area, beautiful forests, and historic landmarks. We recommend wearing orange, supportive hiking boots, and layers.  Be sure to bring snacks and water and trekking poles as well. Registration is not required, but highly encouraged.   About our Guide:  Peggy Fogarty brings over two decades of leadership in nonprofit management, program development, and mission-driven strategy across Pennsylvania’s environmental and agricultural sectors. A passionate advocate for conservation, Peggy’s commitment to land stewardship is deeply rooted in her personal history. Her grandparents sold a large tract of land in the 1960s that became part of what is now the Appalachian Trail in Dauphin County. Their cabin beside the trail instilled in her a lifelong love for mountain views, birds, trees, wildflowers, and waterways that define our region.  You can read her full bio 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.