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Birds of Woodbourne Woodbourne preserve is home to over 160 species of birds and was named one of Pennsylvania's best birding locations by the PA Game Commission. © Devan King

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Publications and Videos

The latest chapter news, videos and updates from our conversation efforts across Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Last updated June 01, 2022

Publications

Cover of the PADE strategic roadmap.
A Stronger Tomorrow

Strategic Roadmap for 2022 - 2024

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The PA/DE Strategic Roadmap summarizes the chapter's priorities, outcomes and direct actions that will have an out-sized impact through influence and policy across our two states.

Cover of the 2021 PADE Impact Report.
PA/DE 2021 Impact Report

2021 was an important year for conservation. There is much to celebrate and much more work to do.

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  • Cover of Spring 2022 magazine insert. On the left a selfie photo of two people in a kayak. On the right, a photo of a wooden boardwalk that extends out into a pond.

    PA/DE Nature News

    Summer 2022

    Conservation highlights from across Pennsylvania and Delaware as featured in the Summer 2022 issue of Nature Conservancy magazine.

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  • Cover of Spring 2022 magazine insert. On the right heavy equipment makes a breach in an earthen dam. On the left, two staff members pose together standing outside.

    PA/DE Nature News

    Spring 2022

    Conservation highlights from Pennsylvania and Delaware as featured in the Spring 2022 issue of Nature Conservancy magazine.

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  • On the left, a headshot of a smiling woman. On the right, an aerial view of a construction site at church in an urban setting. Below the pictures is text highlighting conservation successes in PA.

    PA/DE Nature News

    Winter 2021

    Conservation highlights from across Pennsylvania and Delaware as featured in the Winter 2021 issue of Nature Conservancy magazine.

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  • Header photo of a panoramic view of a mountain valley forrest in fall colors. Below, a small headshot of PA/DE Executive Director Lori Brennan and a letter to supporters.

    Conservation Update

    Fall 2021

    PA/DE's annual newsletter with news and conservation updates from across the chapter.

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  • On the left, a headshot of a smiling woman. On the right, a view of an open field of lush green ferns. Low heavy clouds hand over the mountains that line the horizon.

    PA/DE Nature News

    Fall 2021

    Conservation highlights from across Pennsylvania and Delaware as featured in the Fall 2021 issue of Nature Conservancy magazine.

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  • Restoration document entitled Delaware River Basin Restoration Roadmap for American Shad, Alewife, and Blueback Herring. The cover shows a wide, calm river flowing between tree lined banks.

    Delaware River Basin Restoration Roadmap

    2022

    The goal of the roadmap is to increase the spawning runs of American Shad, Alewife and Blueback Herring within the Delaware basin by enhancing aquatic connectivity.

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Webinar Recordings

TNC Coffee Webinars

Watch recordings from our free, virtual gatherings. Join PA/DE conservation leaders and fellow nature supporters as we explore conservation efforts and successes across the chapter and beyond.

  1. May 17, 2022

    Foodscapes in Focus: The Chesapeake Bay with Michael Wironen, TNC Food and Water Corporate Engagement Director; Saswati Bora, TNC Director of Regenerative Food Systems; and Brian Campbell., TNC PA/DE Regenerative Agriculture Specialist. Watch

  2. March 9, 2022

    Stewardship Series #3 - Practices in Action on TNC Flagship Preserve with Pat McElhenny, PA/DE Director of Stewardship and Fire Program Manager. Watch

  3. February 9, 2022

    Stewardship Series #2 - Managing for Resilience with Jenny Case, PA/DE Fire and Facilities Manager and Conservation Practitioner Natasha Whetzel. Watch

  4. January 12, 2022

    Stewardship Series #1 - The Preserve Journey Begins with Keith Fisher, PA/DE Director of Conservation Programs and Conservation Forester Kevin Yoder. Watch

  5. September 22, 2021

    Exploring the Kittatinny Ridge with TNC Land Protection Specialist Tyler Smith. Watch

  6. February 17, 2021

    Microfibers and Domestic Laundry w/ University of Delaware’s Jon Cohen and Delaware Sea Grant’s Kate Flemming. Watch

  7. November 12, 2020

    Mapping with Conservationw/ the PA/DE GIS Team. Watch

  8. October 28, 2020

    Hartman’s Cave and the Subterranean Species That Live There with TNC land steward George Gress. Watch

  9. October 14, 2020

    Stream Stewards Virtual Watershed Cleanup Recap reporting on event successes and the importance of clean water for people and nature. Watch

  10. September 9, 2020

    Northern Bobwhite: A Species on the Edge with Delaware’s Division of Fish and Wildlife Biologist Craig Rhoads. Watch

  11. August 26, 2020

    Resilient Lands and Water Network with Liz Johnson, director of land management for TNC in PA/DE. Watch

  12. August 12, 2020

    Invasive Plant Species Management with TNC staff members Kevin Yoder and Pat McElhenny. Watch

  13. July 29, 2020

    Moth Week at Woodbourne Preserve with resident naturalist Jerry Skinner. Watch

  14. June 25, 2020

    Climate Change & Weather with Eric Finkenbinder and Dan Tomaso, meteorologists from ABC27. Watch

  15. June 10, 2020

    Eco-Friendly Gardening with Jenny Carey, senior director at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Watch

  16. May 27, 2020

    Backyard Birding with Damien Ruffner, manager at Audubon PA's Discovery Center. Watch

  17. May 20, 2020

    Horseshoe Crabs: Living Dinosaurs Converge on Delaware Bay with Kate Fleming, coastal ecologist with Delaware Sea Grant. Watch

  18. May 13, 2020

    Family Forests and Carbon Credits: What Amazon’s $10 million investment means for PA with TNC's project lead Josh Parrish. Watch

  19. May 6, 2020

    Clean Energy at Home with TNC's climate and policy manger Evan Endres. Watch

  20. April 29, 2020

    How We Use Fire in Nature with TNC's fire program manager Jenny Case. Watch

  21. April 22, 2020

    Celebrate Earth Day with The Nature Conservancy! Watch

  22. April 15, 2020

    Rain Gardens and Native Plants with TNC's stream stewards project manager Kim Hachadoorian. Watch

  23. April 8, 2020

    All Along the Delaware w/TNC's director of freshwater conservation Su Fanok. Watch

  24. April, 1, 2020

    Eagles in Pennsylvania w/PA Game Commission ornithologist Dan Brauning. Watch

  25. March 25, 2020

    Wonders of Wildflowers w/ TNC's land steward George Gress. Watch

Videos

Fall 2021 Update (3:36) Lori Brennan, Executive Director of The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania / Delaware, shares updates and highlights from our work over the last few months.
Restoration and Partnership (4:03) A healthy Chesapeake Bay is in our grasp thanks to strong relationships and partners working together to restore wetlands and floodplains at a meaningful scale.
4R Thinking: 4R Nutrient Stewardship in PA (4:17) The PA4R Alliance brings together diverse partners to promote the adoption of nutrient stewardship in Pennsylvania.

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