Green Holiday Guide

From eating locally to decking the halls, get tips for an ecofriendly holiday in Pennsylvania.

Spotlight

Energy Development:
Pennsylvania State Director Bill Kunze reflects on energy development in his latest Message from the Director column.

Cherry Valley:
If approved, the refuge at Cherry Valley, located in the heart of the Poconos, will be the first national wildlife refuge in the Northeast in at least a decade and only the third federal refuge in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania is poised to get its third national wildlife refuge. Listen to the Conservancy and partners explain the refuge on WHYY.

What's New

The Nature Conservancy and Journal Publications have developed the Investing in Nature Awards to honor exemplary company initiatives in Pennsylvania that will achieve lasting conservation results.
 
Nominate an organization today!

Watch a Video

 

Author and naturalist Scott Weidensaul explains the owl's unique hunting ability in this video.

Hunting Information

The Conservancy allows hunting in many places in Pennsylvania as a management tool to improve forest health. Find out more about the preserves that are open to hunting.