Get to know our GIS Technician Corey! “GIS” stands for "geographic information system," which is a special type of database platform for managing geographic data. In the simplest of terms, Corey is our map guy. "Our natural lands are under a lot of pressure from land development, pollution, climate change, and the like. Many of my best memories are from the life experiences I’ve had hiking, hunting, and exploring in our state and national parks, the Conservancy’s preserves, and growing up on my family’s farm in Northeast Ohio. Now that I’m a dad of two little girls, it has become important to me to do what I can to help ensure they have access to these same great places and experiences," Corey says. Learn more about how Corey helps us communicate geographic information: https://lnkd.in/dRWARJic
Lancaster Conservancy
Non-profit Organizations
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 922 followers
Providing wild and forested lands and clean waterways for our community. Forever.
About us
The Lancaster Conservancy has been working for over 50 years to provide wild and forested lands and clean waterways for our community. The Conservancy has protected over 10,000 acres of land in nearly 50 nature preserves with over 40 miles of hiking trails. These nature preserves are open to the public free of charge, 365 days a year, and provide opportunities for education and passive recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, and swimming.
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External link for Lancaster Conservancy
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1969
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Primary
117 S West End Ave
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603, US
Employees at Lancaster Conservancy
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Kristan McKinne Stengel
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Hylon Plumb
Stewardship Manager at Lancaster Conservancy
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John F. Pyfer, Jr.
Attorney and Community Volunteer
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Fred Bogner
Former Community Health Center (FQHC) Executive Committed to Bridging Inequities in Access to Care; Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt in…
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We are so grateful for Phil and Steve's generosity, leadership, and ongoing support of the Conservancy and our community!
“When we acquire and set aside land for future generations of humans to use for recreation, and animals and plants are protected from human destruction, this kind of legacy gift impacts generation after generation.” Phil Wenger and Steve Dinnocenti have been active members of the Lancaster community for decades. As they look back on their years of successful business ventures, impactful volunteering contributions, and relentless advocacy for causes they care about—like LGBTQ+ rights, elevating local artists, and caring for the environment—they decided to create a legacy plan, leaving gifts to the I Love Lancaster Fund and the Lancaster Conservancy. “After we are gone, we want to ensure that issues we are passionate about continue to receive support,” Phil and Steve said. By establishing a legacy gift through the Lancaster Community Foundation, Phil and Steve are creating an intentional plan today that will impact causes they care about in the future. Planned giving of this nature allows passionate people like Phil and Steve to leave a lasting impact on their community. “The beauty of legacy funds is they grow over time, creating impact long after our bodies and the memories of our lives have been forgotten. They are the ultimate ‘giving forward’ to future generations,” Phil and Steve said. Their greatest priority is protecting Lancaster’s forests and land, a cause they have both dedicated significant efforts to throughout their lives. By taking time today, Phil and Steve will contribute meaningfully to the needs and opportunities Lancaster faces tomorrow. “The best thing we can do as donors, is leave something behind for the future as gratitude for the life and success Lancaster has given us,” Phil and Steve said. “Everyone wants to leave a positive mark after we are gone. What better way to extend the impact of our work, than to leave a fund that grows in perpetuity and lasts forever?” Learn more about how you can be part of changing the next 100 years through giving: https://lnkd.in/ewRkn-iW
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JOIN OUR TEAM! We're looking for a Director of Development who will help us continue to conserve our wildlands and provide educational opportunities for our community to connect with nature. Interested? Learn more about the position and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/d2QKnF7 📸: Nick Gould Photography
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📣 Exciting news! 📣 Lancaster Conservancy is expanding Kellys Run Nature Preserve in Holtwood, Lancaster County, by 43 acres. With this new addition, the beloved nature preserve will total over 500 acres! The property under agreement includes an additional quarter mile of the Kellys Run stream as well as important forested lands that provide a buffer for the waterway and crucial habitat for wildlife. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eVhQZb3D 📸: Avery Van Etten & George Rose
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We are filled with gratitude from a wonderful Dine on Harvest Moon! Over $500,000 was donated through this special event to help the Conservancy continue protecting and restoring our natural lands. We are so thankful for our Dine on Harvest Moon committee members, sponsors, auction and raffle item donors, and generous and inspiring supporters for making our 15th annual Dine on Harvest Moon such an impactful evening! Your investment allows us to continue strategically protecting our region’s forested lands and restoring these places for clean air and water, wildlife habitat, and access for each of us to enjoy our region’s natural beauty. THANK YOU! 📸: Nick Gould Photography
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This year is the 15th anniversary of the Conservancy's annual Dine on Harvest Moon Dinner & Auction – a special event during which we raise critical funds needed to continue our work of conserving our natural lands and connecting our community with the outdoors. Join us in making a difference for our wildlands during this evening of impact and celebration on October 4 in the beautifully transformed Lancaster County Convention Center! RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 25TH! Get your tickets today at https://lnkd.in/d2kQAFj
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We are excited to share that the new universally accessible Lloyd Clark Trail at Clark Nature Preserve has officially been opened! The trail is named in memory of the Clark Associates' founder, Lloyd Clark, and in recognition of the Clark Associates Charitable Foundation’s historic investments in the Conservancy’s land protection and stewardship work through the Conservancy’s Protect & Restore Campaign. This trail will provide opportunities for community members with mobility concerns and those using wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, or other mobility devices to explore the meadow and woods of this quintessential river hills landscape. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUVhiAFJ
Lancaster Conservancy’s New Lloyd Clark Trail Improves Equitable Access to Nature - Lancaster Conservancy
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Thank you for an incredible Trail Fest! We had a fantastic time celebrating our trails and all the ways we connect with nature during our first-ever Trail Fest last weekend! OVER 500 PEOPLE came together at Wizard Ranch Nature Preserve to enjoy live music, learn about hiking in our riverlands, snack on tacos and s'mores, explore the preserve's new trails, and celebrate our connections to the outdoors. We were blown away by the incredible support of this community! 📸: Michelle Johnsen Photography
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Thank you to everyone who joined our community forum and reception this week "Trailblazers: Unlocking the Potential of Outdoor Recreation in Lancaster County." We had a fantastic time talking about how trails and other infrastructure contribute to our community and economic development!
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Thank you to our Trail Fest sponsors for supporting this exciting new event and celebrating all the different ways we connect with nature: The Martin-Harnish Foundation York County Trail Towns Pennsylvania American Water Clark Associates WellSpan Health Apex Advertising, Inc. Nimblist Deerin Companies Get your Trail Fest tickets today at https://lnkd.in/eFE-MDMY!