The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania

11/05/2026

🎉 👏We're celebrating the passage of the ballot measure highlighted in a recent op-ed by Lori Brennan, our Executive Director of TNC in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

In her article for Grid Magazine, Lori shared why protecting clean water, healthy wildlife habitat, and open spaces is so important for the future of Delaware County. She also highlighted the power of investing in nature-based solutions that improve water quality, reduce flooding, and strengthen local communities.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this conservation win possible. Together, we're helping create a healthier, more resilient future for people and nature. 💚 🤝

Read the op-ed here: https://nature.ly/3WjDPLe

It’s not often a vote can shape what a place looks like for generations. On Nov. 3, Delaware County voters get that chance — the opportunity to protect the water they drink, wildlife around them and the open spaces that make this county worth calling home.

11/04/2026

Looking for your next conservation leadership opportunity?

We're hiring a Director of Land Protection to help lead conservation efforts across Pennsylvania and Delaware. This role will oversee land protection projects, build partnerships with landowners and communities, and help conserve the lands and waters that people and wildlife depend on.

The position can be based in Harrisburg or remotely within central or eastern Pennsylvania.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post!

📅 Applications close November 13.

🔗 Apply here: https://nature.ly/4AbH7yF

Please help us spread the word by sharing with your network.

11/03/2026

🍂 This season of gratitude, give back to nature.

Volunteers help make conservation possible across Pennsylvania, supporting efforts to protect forests, rivers, wildlife habitat and the natural places we all love.

Whether you enjoy working outdoors or prefer to lend your skills from home, there are opportunities for people of all interests and experience levels.

Join a passionate community of Pennsylvanians making a difference for nature.

➡️ Find your volunteer opportunity: https://Nature.org/PAVolunteer

📸: Sementsova Lesia

11/01/2026

Everyone deserves the chance to experience nature.

From preserves in Pennsylvania to across North America, The Nature Conservancy is improving access to the outdoors through enhanced trails, observation platforms, and other accessibility features.

Learn how these improvements are helping people of all abilities connect with nature and enjoy the benefits of spending time outside.

➡️ Explore accessible nature experiences: https://nature.ly/3Udg5ra

📸: Melisa Soysal/TNC

10/30/2026

🌱 An exciting collaboration has come to fruition!

After TNC Applied Ag Conservationist Amanda Bunn connected with the hosts of Agronomy Highlights about featuring the Mid-Atlantic 4R Alliance on their Penn State Extension podcast, the idea became reality.

In this new episode, learn how smarter nutrient management can support productive farms while helping protect Pennsylvania's waterways and the Chesapeake Bay.

🎧 Listen here: https://extension.psu.edu/agronomy-highlights

📸: Melisa Soysal/TNC

10/29/2026

PROCRASTINATORS REJOICE 🚨

Need a last-minute Halloween costume?

Just grab: ✅ A water bottle ✅ Hiking boots ✅ A clipboard ✅ Approximately 37 native plant facts

Congratulations. You're now a Nature Conservancy staff member. 🎃😂

Swipe for more conservation-inspired costume ideas.

What's the most Pennsylvania nature-themed costume you can think of?

10/28/2026

👀 Something exciting is taking shape in Pennsylvania!

Our team has been hard at work preparing Monarch Meadows, a new preserve designed to benefit both people and nature. From restoration projects to trail building, there's a lot happening behind the scenes as we get ready to welcome visitors.

Once complete, Monarch Meadows will feature a 1-mile universal-access trail loop, creating opportunities for people of all abilities to enjoy the outdoors. Visitors will also be able to explore pollinator gardens filled with native plants that support butterflies, bees, and other important pollinators. 🦋🐝🌼

In this video, Preserve Manager Emily shares a sneak peek of the work underway and the vision for this special place.

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to opening! What are you most excited to experience at Monarch Meadows?

10/27/2026

We interrupt your scroll for an important visitor. 🐢✨

While out in the field, our Assoc. Director of Land Protection, Nicole, spotted this tiny turtle! Proving that some of nature's most remarkable residents are tinier than the palm of your hand.

Encounters like these are a reminder that Pennsylvania's natural areas provide habitat for incredible wildlife, both big and small. Every protected acre helps create a place where species like this little turtle can thrive.

🤔 What would you name this tiny turtle?

10/26/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Russ Collins on receiving Trout Unlimited’s Distinguished Service in Conservation Award!

Russ has dedicated decades to protecting and restoring Pennsylvania's waterways through hands-on conservation, collaborative leadership, and tireless advocacy.

As a longtime leader of the Doc Fritchey Chapter and a key partner in conservation efforts across the Commonwealth, he has helped secure more than $4 million for stream restoration projects, reconnect waterways, improve habitat, and protect water quality.

Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition and the many people working every day to protect Pennsylvania's rivers and streams.

🔗 Learn more about Russ and this year's award recipients: https://cx3.tu.org/awards/

📸: Courtesy of Russ Collins

10/22/2026

🍂 Fall migration is underway, and Pennsylvania’s skies are full of movement.

From the ridgetops of our Dick & Nancy Eales Preserve at Moosic Mountain to the world-famous lookouts of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, autumn is one of the best times of year to go birding.

Keep an eye out for broad-winged hawks soaring overhead, listen for the flute-like song of the hermit thrush, and watch for migrating warblers as they prepare for journeys thousands of miles long!

Looking for more birding destinations across every season? Explore our updated PA & DE Seasonal Birding Guide: https://nature.ly/4ARiR65

🐦 What’s the most memorable bird you’ve spotted this fall?

📸: George Gress