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Conservation

Abrazzo (left) with hatchlings and Mommy (right)
Regional

Philadelphia Zoo Celebrates Historic Milestone as 16 Critically Endangered Galapagos Tortoises Hatch

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Zoo has achieved a groundbreaking conservation success with the hatching of nine additional critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises, bringing the total number of …

Philadelphia Zoo Celebrates Historic Milestone as 16 Critically Endangered Galapagos Tortoises Hatch Read More

Brinton Run Preserve, Baldino Family History and Nature Center
Regional

Brinton Run Preserve Honors Baldino Family With New History and Nature Center

August 3, 2025August 2, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

CHADDS FORD, PA — The North American Land Trust (NALT) has formally dedicated the Baldino Family History and Nature Center at Brinton Run Preserve, celebrating a transformative gift of conservation …

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North American Land Trust
Regional

North American Land Trust Secures Gulf Coast Land for Conservation

December 8, 2024December 7, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

CHADDS FORD, PA — North American Land Trust (NALT) has partnered with the City of Naples, Florida, and The Athens Group to permanently protect 105 acres of land along Florida’s Gulf …

North American Land Trust Secures Gulf Coast Land for Conservation Read More

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$1 Million Windfall: Kestrel Hill Preserve Set to Transform Local Conservation and Community Life!

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

PAOLI, PA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, has announced the allocation of $1 million in Community Conservation Partnerships Program funding to the Willistown Conservation Trust. This substantial grant is …

$1 Million Windfall: Kestrel Hill Preserve Set to Transform Local Conservation and Community Life! Read More
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State Grant Boosts Stroud Preserve Development with $500,000 Funding

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WEST CHESTER, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli has announced the allocation of a $500,000 grant to Natural Lands’ Stroud Preserve, located in East Bradford Township. This funding, secured through …

State Grant Boosts Stroud Preserve Development with $500,000 Funding Read More

Agricultural farm land
Pennsylvania

Senator Casey Secures $40 Million for Conservation Initiatives on Pennsylvania Farms

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey this week announced the allocation of $40 million to bolster conservation efforts on Pennsylvania farms. This substantial funding, sourced from the U.S. Department …

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Umbrella Tree (Magnolia tripetala)
Pennsylvania

New Wild Plant Sanctuary Designated in York County

July 28, 2024July 28, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has designated a new Wild Plant Sanctuary on private land in York County. Named Magnolia Groves Wild Plant Sanctuary, it …

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Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Launches New Grant Round to Safeguard Native Biodiversity

May 5, 2024May 5, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced a new grant round under the Wild Resource Conservation Program, aimed at bolstering efforts to protect the …

Pennsylvania Launches New Grant Round to Safeguard Native Biodiversity Read More

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