The Kittatinny Ridge was recently designated a sentinel landscape, highlighting the strategic importance of conservation along the Ridge. Land conversion, which decreases open space and increases light and noise pollution, threatens the …Read More
Manada Conservancy wrapped up 2024 with the signing of two conservation easements on eight parcels owned by the Laudenslagers, marking a grand total of 575 acres that the family has protected with …Read More
The annual Manada Conservancy Native Plant online presale will be open February 1 through April 15 (unless we sell out earlier). Place your order early for the best selection! There is an …Read More
The Kittatinny Ridge is recognized as a globally significant migration flyway and Pennsylvania’s largest Important Bird Area (IBA). At least 16 species of hawks, eagles, falcons and vultures, and more than 150 …Read More
Fall is a great time of year to be outside in Pennsylvania, especially along the Kittatinny. The leaves are changing, the air is cooler, and, of course, the raptors are migrating. While …Read More
The Shapiro Administration announced in May the designation of Pennsylvania’s Kittatinny Ridge, one of the most biodiverse regions in eastern North America, as a Sentinel Landscape. Founded in 2013 by the U.S. …Read More
On July 16, Murray and Rhonda Laudenslager were awarded the 2023 Conservation Award by Manada Conservancy, the non-profit land trust that serves Dauphin County. Over the past fifteen years, the Laudenslagers have …Read More
With 150 lakes and 170 river miles to explore, it’s no surprise that the Pocono Mountains is a paradise for paddlers of all sorts. Whether you prefer kayaking, canoeing, rafting, tubing, whitewater rafting, or stand-up paddleboarding, there …Read More
In May of 2003, LGNC opened its 756-acre wildlife refuge to the public, establishing a community resource that is now visited by thousands annually. At that time, much of the landscape in …Read More
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