With your help, The Nature Conservancy protects critical natural lands and life-giving waters in Pennsylvania.
In addition to providing healthy and resilient habitats for a wide variety of wildlife, The Nature Conservancy's preserves in Pennsylvania are the perfect destinations to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re looking to spot migratory birds, hike through white pine, hemlock and oak forests, or take your mountain bike around Moosic Mountain, one of these public preserves has you covered!
Public Preserves
Become a Volunteer Monitorer
You can help us protect nature!
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Preserve Monitoring
We need volunteers to help us monitor our public preserves. Monitors can use an app to log information and keep us informed of new issues like downed trees across the trails or other maintenance needs. Learn more by downloading the form.
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Hunting Information
Hunting helps to maintain healthy wildlife populations and promote forest regeneration. The Nature Conservancy offers hunting opportunities at several Pennsylvania preserves. Please visit our hunting webpage for more information on hunting guidelines and access.
Partnerships in Protection
Explore some additional public preserves TNC has had a hand in protecting.
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Cherry Valley
In partnership with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, The Pennsylvania Game Commission and local landowners, TNC has been working to protect this National Wildlife Refuge.
Known for its wide variety of habitats, topography and wildlife, the trails of the Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge provide ample opportunity for wildlife observation and photography.
Woodbourne Forest Preserve
Woodbourne Forest Preserve, known for housing the largest remaining old-growth forest in northeast Pennsylvania, is a natural wonder located in Dimock, PA.
Originally TNC's first preserve in Pennsylvania, Woodbourne Forest Preserve is now owned and managed by our partners at the Edward L. Rose Land Conservancy, whose mission to conserve the land, water, wildlife and scenic beauty for the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania aligns with TNC's mission at the local level.
Forest Pools Preserve at Kings Gap
Nestled within the scenic South Mountain landscape, Forest Pools Preserve at Kings Gap captivates visitors with its unique vernal pools.
These ephemeral wetlands come alive in spring, providing crucial habitat for globally rare salamanders, frogs, and other woodland species. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast or simply seeking natural beauty, this preserve offers a serene escape.
In May 2021, TNC transferred its ownership of Sutton Tract at the preserve to the Kings Gap State Environmental Education Center, growing the park to nearly 2,600 acres and ensuring more space for exploration and conservation.
Bristol Marsh Preserve
Bristol Marsh is Pennsylvania’s last remaining freshwater tidal marsh. Despite its small size and commercial surroundings, Bristol Marsh hosts six rare plants native to Delaware River tidal marshes which play a vital role in filtering pollution and purifying water for the Delaware River.
TNC collaborates with the Heritage Conservancy on the management and restoration of Bristol Marsh preserving this significant wetland for future generations to enjoy.
