Murrysville Parks & Reserves - 2008 Digital Photo Contest

The Westmoreland Conservancy held "Conservation Connection at the Zoo" on Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. Open to the public, and in celebration and in support of conservation efforts (of resources such as land, water, wildlife) throughout southwestern Pennsylvania; the event was fun, informative, and provided an opportunity for individuals and organizations to share information and ideas about conservation efforts and how to support them. Thanks to all who contributed, supported and attended!

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Thanks again, from the Westmoreland Conservancy.

The Westmoreland Conservancy is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to "acquire and preserve rural and rustic lands for the public good".

The Conservancy acquires property through land gifts, private and state grants, and monetary donations (which are tax deductible).

The Conservancy has particular interest in land which contains special features (scenic, biological, or endangered and rare species).

It also desires to preserve land which provides unique flora, fauna, streams, etc., or land which, because of its location, can help connect reserves and provide "green" corridors.

Meetings of the Westmoreland Conservancy are regularly held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM.

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You can show your support for the Westmoreland Conservancy and its goals by wearing the new Conservancy logo. Golf shirts, hooded sweat shirts, caps, and tote bags are popular.

Many other items can be ordered.  Call for details. Click here to see an order form.

John Muir, an original founder of the Sierra Club in the 19th century once said "Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike." He viewed the natural wonders, the great forests, as they originally stood.

As a small yet growing organization, the members and people of the Westmoreland Conservancy like to think that we have formed our "Club" in the same vein, with concern for conservation, filled and abided by the beauty of our natural wonders, and yet graciously guided with an equal degree of cheer as we celebrate the land. Our woods we have dubbed "nature reserves" are now being set aside and preserved. Why not join us, take part in both the noble part of conservation, and joyful festivities and events we often hold. Come share your interests with others, join an organization where the members are as passionate about the natural world as you are. You might just be the perfect fit for the Westmoreland Conservancy, and if so, we're glad you found us!