Westmoreland Land Trust

Westmoreland Land Trust Our mission is to conserve and steward land in Westmoreland County of special ecological, cultural, or recreational value, for public benefit.

🌿☀️ Looking for something fun to do this summer? Love being outdoors, getting creative, and exploring nature? We've got ...
06/13/2026

🌿☀️ Looking for something fun to do this summer? Love being outdoors, getting creative, and exploring nature? We've got the perfect activity for you!

Join us for our Nature Make & Take
events, where you'll learn about the natural world while creating a different nature inspired craft each week! 🎨

📍 Mondays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meadowlark Nature Preserve
📍 Wednesdays | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
St. Xavier Nature Preserve

Bring your family, friends, neighbors, or come on your own, everyone is welcome! Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a creative spirit, or simply looking for a fun way to spend a summer day, there's something for everyone.🌿🦋

🌻 Explore nature
🎨 Create unique crafts
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Make memories together
🌿 Enjoy the great outdoors

So what are you waiting for? Join us for a summer full of creativity, discovery, and fun! We can't wait to see you there! 💚

🌿 Our Saturday Forecast:☀️ 100% chance of exploring🌳 0% chance of staying indoorsWith beautiful weather expected this Sa...
06/12/2026

🌿 Our Saturday Forecast:
☀️ 100% chance of exploring
🌳 0% chance of staying indoors

With beautiful weather expected this Saturday, it's the perfect opportunity to get outside and experience all that Ackermann Nature Preserve has to offer!

Take in the fresh air, enjoy the scenic trails, and spend the day surrounded by nature.

Make plans now to visit Ackermann Nature Preserve this weekend; it’s shaping up to be a picture-perfect day for an outdoor adventure! ☀️🌿🐦

📍 Ackermann Nature Preserve
13270 Ardara Road, North Huntingdon

🙌 Collaboration is conservation in action. Today we had the pleasure of hanging out with an incredible group of regional...
06/11/2026

🙌 Collaboration is conservation in action.

Today we had the pleasure of hanging out with an incredible group of regional conservation leaders at St. Xavier Nature Preserve, and we hope the group will continue to expand! We were grateful to spend time with friends from Allegheny Land Trust, Westmoreland Conservancy, Indiana County Conservation District, Hollow Oak Land Trust, Conemaugh Valley Conservancy , Murrysville Area Watershed Association, and Westmoreland Conservation District.

While each organization serves a unique role, we share a common goal: protecting the natural resources, land, waterways, wildlife habitat, and special places that we all share. We left inspired by the knowledge and dedication represented around this tree—and excited about the possibilities for future collaboration.

Here's to working together to conserve more land, steward it well, and ensure future generations can enjoy the benefits of our shared landscapes that know no boundaries. 🌳💚

If your organization is interested in joining the conversation, please reach out!

🌳Every protected acre has a story.Behind every conserved property are often years of conversations with landowners, site...
06/09/2026

🌳Every protected acre has a story.

Behind every conserved property are often years of conversations with landowners, site visits, surveys, legal review, title work, fundraising, stewardship planning, and more.

Protecting land forever requires far more than simply purchasing a property or accepting a donation. Behind the scenes are years of planning and partnership work.

While much of this work happens out of public view, its impact is experienced for generations.

This is what land protection looks like.

06/07/2026

🌿✨ Last week's Nature Make & Take at St. Xavier Nature Preserve was a huge success!

Thank you to everyone who joined us to create nature journals and explore the outdoors. We loved seeing so many people connect with nature through creativity and discovery.

Looking for another fun way to get outside? Join us this week for our Nature Make & Take: Bird Walk & Bird Feeder Craft! Participants will learn about local birds, enjoy a guided nature walk, and create a bird feeder to take home.

📍 Meadowlark Nature & Art Park
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bring your curiosity, your love for nature, and your family and friends. We hope to see you there! 🐦🌳

We Love Our Hunters! 🦌🌲Hunting and conservation go hand in hand. Through wildlife management, hunters play a critical ro...
06/05/2026

We Love Our Hunters! 🦌🌲

Hunting and conservation go hand in hand. Through wildlife management, hunters play a critical role in preserving habitats and maintaining balanced ecosystems in the stewardship of the lands we all enjoy. Westmoreland Land Trust hunters volunteer their time helping with trail maintenance, mowing, groundskeeping, facility improvements, committee service, and much more.

This spring alone, our hunting community has contributed more than 250 volunteer hours to support our preserves. Their dedication helps us care for these special places while stretching our resources.

Hunting on Westmoreland Land Trust properties requires written permission through our annual permit program. To protect wildlife, habitat, and the visitor experience, permits are limited and issued based on property-specific management needs.

This summer, we'll be launching a "We Love Our Hunters" spotlight series to recognize the volunteers who help keep the Land Trust running. Stay tuned as we feature the faces of the people whose time, talents, and commitment make a lasting impact on our preserves.
Thank you to our hunters for all you do! 🧡🌿

Today, we are thanking Daniel Cowell, a local hunter and Lead Volunteer Steward at Ackermann Nature Preserve. Thank you, Daniel, for dedicating countless hours with your family to trail maintenance, invasives management, and so much more. We appreciate all that you do!

🌳 A walk through The Grove is a walk through history.Towering above the landscape at St. Xavier Nature Preserve is The G...
06/04/2026

🌳 A walk through The Grove is a walk through history.

Towering above the landscape at St. Xavier Nature Preserve is The Grove - a remarkable collection of trees, many approaching 200 years of age. These giants are more than just beautiful; they tell the story of a place where generations have left their mark.

For decades, graduating classes of St. Xavier Academy planted a different species of tree, creating a living legacy that still thrives today. Every tree in The Grove has been mapped and identified, making it a unique outdoor classroom and a testament to the diversity of our region's forests.

Whether you're a tree enthusiast, history buff, or simply looking for a peaceful place to walk, The Grove offers something special. Drop in for a historical tour of the grounds or set up an appointment.

Come discover the history and incredible diversity of this one-of-a-kind landscape. 🌳

06/02/2026

What a great turnout for our Nature Make & Takes: Nature Journaling event at Meadowlark! 📖
We loved seeing families and friends come together to explore the outdoors and connect with nature. Participants observed plants and wildlife, recorded their discoveries, and created their own nature journals while enjoying the beauty of Meadowlark.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event so special. We loved seeing our community spend time outdoors, learn something new, and appreciate the natural world around them. We hope to see you again soon for more outdoor adventures! 🌿✨Head to St.Xavier tomorrow for another Nature Journaling event from 3-5pm! Hope to see you there!

🐦 This Is What Habitat Protection Looks Like.This photo was taken inside the historic barn at Meadowlark Nature & Art Pa...
06/01/2026

🐦 This Is What Habitat Protection Looks Like.

This photo was taken inside the historic barn at Meadowlark Nature & Art Park in May and captures one of the barn swallows from the large colony that returns each spring to nest and raise its young here.

When people think about land conservation, they often picture forests, streams, and scenic vistas. But conservation is also about protecting the places wildlife depend on every day—including barns, fields, meadows, and the habitats that support entire breeding colonies, like our resident big brown bats and barn swallows.

Barn swallows have nested alongside people for generations, building mud nests inside barns and other structures where they can safely raise their young. As these places continue to disappear, suitable nesting habitat becomes increasingly difficult to find. That's why protecting places like Meadowlark matters. Conserved lands don't just benefit people—they provide essential habitat for wildlife.

A special thank you to PixCams for partnering with us to bring this story to life through the WLT Barn Swallow Nest Cam. Their support allows people near and far to experience the wonder of these birds and gain a deeper appreciation of them.

🎥 Watch the live stream and follow the nesting season here: https://pixcams.com/wlt-barn-swallow-nest-cam/


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