What can I do in my community?
As the trail and restoration project continues, you may be inspired to find ways to help support clean land, waterways, and air in your community and even your own backyard! The good news is that there are many opportunities available for you to start today.
Supporting Healthy Ecosystems & Clean Water Initiatives
There are many organizations that are working to improve the environment in Lancaster and beyond. Here are some of the ones you can tap into to take a class, obtain a certification, or volunteer.
Learning Opportunities
Lancaster Conservancy Habitat Advocate Classes
Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional
Penn State Master Watershed Steward Program
Pennsylvania Master Naturalist Program
Penn State Master Gardener Program
Lancaster Watershed Leadership Academy
What Can I Do at Home?
Did you know that you can help the environment right in your backyard? It’s true! Here are some resources that provide ideas and instructions for doing so, including native plant selection, rain barrel setup, and other stewardship activities that support wildlife.
Lancaster Conservancy Community Habitat
National Wildlife Federation – Certify your Habitat
Volunteer
There are so many ways to volunteer in Lancaster County to keep our waterways, forests and lands preserved and sustainable. Here are some great ways to get involved now in our community!
Volunteer with the Lancaster Conservancy
Volunteer with the Alliance for the Bay
Volunteer with Lower Susquehanna Riverkeepers
Volunteer with the Lancaster Farmland Trust
On the Trail
In the future, we’ll offer opportunities to volunteer your time on the Blue Green Connector. Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay in the loop!
Donate
Our project is building capacity through grants and donations as we move forward with the restoration of the creek and the trail. Would you or your organization like more information on how to financially support our efforts? Reach out to: info@bluegreenconnector.org.