Lancaster Conservancy

Lancaster Conservancy Nonprofit land trust providing wild and forested lands and clean waterways for our community, forever

Lancaster Conservancy is an accredited land trust that protects and restores natural lands for future generations. Since our founding in 1969 by local anglers and hunters, the Conservancy has saved over 7,500 acres of land to protect the ecosystems and landscapes upon which we depend for food, clean water, clean air, economic and public health, and the restoration of the soul and spirit. We manage

the lands we own in 47 nature preserves and care for over 45 miles of hiking trails. Our preserves, located in Lancaster County as well as along the Susquehanna River in York County, are open to the public free of charge 365 days a year and provide opportunities for passive recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, and swimming. We have protected some of the most beautiful and beloved natural places in the area – places like Climbers Run, Welsh Mountain, Tucquan Glen & Pyfer, and Shenks Ferry Wildflower preserves. Our work cultivates a connection with nature and educates everyone on the importance of clean water, native species, biodiversity, and proper land use. By partnering with other non-profit organizations and government entities, we work to protect the health of our land, watersheds, and local wildlife - forever. Join us as a member today to help support this critical effort to save nature.

During Lancaster Water Week, learn how local congregations are partnering with Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake to...
05/30/2026

During Lancaster Water Week, learn how local congregations are partnering with Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake to protect our waterways, and discover ways your faith community can get involved!

💧 Stewards of the Susquehanna: One Water Partnership Hub Gathering - Friday, June 5 at Lancaster PA Friends Meeting (Quaker)

💧 One Water Partnership Lunch & Learn - Sunday, June 7 at Ascension Lutheran Church, Willow Street, PA

💧 Sacred Habitats Nature Walk at Hope Episcopal Church - Friday, June 12

Learn more and register for these and other Water Week events at https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/water-week/events/

📸: Jess Brown

Head to Sickman's Mill during Lancaster Water Week to help clean up the Pequea Creek or test your trivia knowledge! 💧 Ri...
05/29/2026

Head to Sickman's Mill during Lancaster Water Week to help clean up the Pequea Creek or test your trivia knowledge!

💧 River Cleanup with Sickman's Mill - Wednesday, June 10
💧 Water Week Trivia Night - Friday, June 12

Learn more and register for these and other Water Week events ➡ https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/water-week/events/

📸: Avery Van Etten

Kick off Lancaster Water Week on First Friday in downtown Lancaster! Get a free native plant or seeds and learn how to h...
05/28/2026

Kick off Lancaster Water Week on First Friday in downtown Lancaster! Get a free native plant or seeds and learn how to help restore the health of our watersheds through immersive activities hosted by organizations working in the clean water movement. Join us on June 5th from 5-8 pm in Penn Square!

Learn more at ➡ lancasterwaterweek.org 💧

Hands-on discovery stations brought to you by: Lancaster Conservancy, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, City of Lancaster, PA, Conestoga River Club, Gardens Gone Native, Lancaster Farmland Trust, Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, LandStudies, Partners for Environmental Stewardship

📸: Michelle Johnsen Photography

Feeling creative? Connect with water through art at these Lancaster Water Week events: 💧🎨 Nature Journaling: River and R...
05/27/2026

Feeling creative? Connect with water through art at these Lancaster Water Week events:

💧🎨 Nature Journaling: River and Rocks - Saturday, June 6 with Lancaster Conservancy at Clark Nature Preserve

💧🎨 Nature Journaling: Streams - Tuesday, June 9 with Lancaster Conservancy at Greenfield Lancaster

💧🎬 Paddling Film Festival - Sunday, June 7 with Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse, Conestogia, and Conestoga River Club

Learn more and pre-register for these and other Water Week events at https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/water-week/events/

📸: Peggy Eppig

Join us for a Rally for the River & Conestoga Cleanup as we take action for healthy waterways during Lancaster Water Wee...
05/26/2026

Join us for a Rally for the River & Conestoga Cleanup as we take action for healthy waterways during Lancaster Water Week! 💙💧

On Saturday, June 13, we'll gather in Lancaster County Central Park to enjoy community, snacks, and coffee as we hear from speakers before heading out to our Conestoga Cleanup sites. Then we'll volunteer with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and partners at multiple locations along the Conestoga River to help Lancaster County work towards cleaner and healthier streams, rivers, and communities!

Learn more and register for a cleanup site ➡️ https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/water-week/conestoga-cleanup/

📸: Michelle Johnsen Photography

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association
SoWe
Conestoga River Club
Partners for Environmental Stewardship

During Lancaster Water Week, learn about the underwater life 🐟 in our streams and rivers with these events: 💧 Anadromous...
05/25/2026

During Lancaster Water Week, learn about the underwater life 🐟 in our streams and rivers with these events:

💧 Anadromous and Catadromous: How Susquehanna Dams Affect Fish - Saturday, June 6 with Susquehannock State Park

💧 Underwater Life of Streams Presentation - Monday, June 8 at Greenfield Lancaster with Lancaster Conservancy

💧 Stauffer Run Creek Stomp - Wednesday, June 10 with Greenfield Lancaster and Lancaster Conservancy

Learn more and register for these and other Water Week events at https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/water-week/events/!

📸: Keith Williams

Deepen your understanding of waterways in our community and dive into these presentations and panels with us during Lanc...
05/24/2026

Deepen your understanding of waterways in our community and dive into these presentations and panels with us during Lancaster Water Week!

💧 Underwater Life of Streams Presentation - Monday, June 8 at Greenfield with Lancaster Conservancy

💧 Down to the River: Routes to Freedom Around the Susquehanna - Thursday, June 11 at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center with Lancaster Conservancy

💧 Weaving Indigenous Perspectives into Local Conservation and Restoration - Saturday, June 13 at Zoetropolis with RiverStewards Collaborative, LandStudies, the Conestoga-Susquehannock Tribe, and Circle Legacy Center

Learn more and register for these and other Water Week events at https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/water-week/events/

📸: Kelly Snavely

During Lancaster Water Week, join us at West Art on Tuesday, June 9 for an evening honoring our incredible community and...
05/23/2026

During Lancaster Water Week, join us at West Art on Tuesday, June 9 for an evening honoring our incredible community and the streams and rivers that unite us. Grab a drink from the Art Bar and enjoy some water-themed activities, celebratory remarks and short film showings, and a DJ dance party as we connect with our clean water community at this family-friendly event!

What: Celebrate Water Week! 10th Anniversary Event at West Art
When: Tuesday, June 9, 5-8 p.m.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986890186032?aff=oddtdtcreator

📸: Michelle Johnsen Photography

Check out the awesome design for our 10th anniversary Lancaster Water Week t-shirt created by Nicole Michels! Across tim...
05/22/2026

Check out the awesome design for our 10th anniversary Lancaster Water Week t-shirt created by Nicole Michels! Across time, geography, and species, water connects us all! 🐢🐟‍🌼🚶🐦 Show off your love for Lancaster County's waterways and the life they support with this t-shirt.

Order yours today at https://store.lancasterconservancy.org/collections/water-week or pick one up during select Water Week events!

(Limited sizes will be available for purchase at events.)

05/20/2026

Join us for the 10th annual Lancaster Water Week from June 5-13, 2026! Celebrate our streams and rivers with 60+ events to learn, explore, and take action for healthy waterways 💧

Learn more and register for events at lancasterwaterweek.org

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