Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
In Western Pennsylvania, we’re fortunate to have thousands of acres of protected and undeveloped forests, natural areas, rivers, streams, parks and farmland that will benefit future generations.
Western Pennsylvania’s natural history, landscapes, open space, waterways and Fallingwater, now on the UNESCO World Heritage List, are here for all of us to enjoy because people like you care about preserving exceptional places in our region by supporting the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.
Farming and farmland are an important part of Pennsylvania’s economy, culture and landscape. Part of the Conservancy’s land conservation work protects farmland and the natural resources associated with farms, and supports and promotes the sustainable production of healthy local foods, crops and gardens.
In recent years, the Conservancy has increased its focus on providing local farmers access to farmland in our region. We have several farms that we are leasing to small-scale local farmers, providing them with affordable access to farmland on which to produce organic foods for the Pittsburgh region and support the growing local food economy.
Our community gardens and greenspace staff supports community vegetable gardens in our communities as another source of fresh, healthy, local foods. At Fallingwater, our café sources many foods from local farms, supporting the local economy, and we celebrate our local food culture with events such as forest-to-table dinners. And during this pandemic, when many people are struggling financially, we are helping families in the communities around Fallingwater by holding periodic food distributions in partnership with 412 Food Rescue.
Your gift will help us sustain these programs and efforts, and continue to care for the special landscapes, rivers, streams, forests, farmland and wildlife of our region for generations to come.
We need nature now more than ever. Now nature needs you more than ever. Thank you for protecting the places you love by supporting the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.
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