Giving Thanks for Our Community
As I settle into my new position at TLVC, it’s easy for me to become distracted and stop noticing the beauty in the Lebanon Valley. Every day I try to take a moment to notice the wonderful farmlands, forested areas, and open green spaces I pass by.
I’m so incredibly thankful for the people who care for the land and environment in this area. It is hard to find the words which adequately describe the appreciation and gratitude I have for the active role they play in the protection and conservation of our cultural, historic and open spaces.
Thank you to our members, supporters, volunteers, sponsors, community leaders and dedicated board members whose service may go unnoticed on a daily basis but is critical to the continued success of the Lebanon Valley Conservancy.
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Jane Goodall says, “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Join me in in continuing to conserve Lebanon County’s natural spaces. Please click below to give an end-of-year gift to TLVC online or mail your check to: The Lebanon Valley Conservancy, 770 Cumberland St., Suite A, Lebanon, PA 17042. Thank you! - Kara Lubold, TLVC Executive Director | |
Fall Tree Planting: Wrap Up & Recognition
TLVC had a busy fall tree planting season. Board President Jon Schach guides our tree selection and planting locations. In early October, Conservancy volunteers planted trees at one of our newest conservation easements located in West Cornwall Township. The Watts family wanted to add trees in open spaces to maintain the health of their forested areas.
Next up, Jon led a group of students from Lebanon County Career and Technology to plant trees at Camp Kenbrook. The volunteers planted along the stream banks and also in open fields. We strategically planted Redbuds at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, around their main mausoleum. Last fall, we planted redbuds along the entrance way. The springtime bloom will be beautiful once the trees are mature.
Finally, emeritus board member, Charles “Chuck” Wertz, with help from some neighbors, planted 150 trees at the property of past board member and long-time TLVC supporters, Patricia "Tisha” and Steve Walmer. This Newmanstown area property is preserved through Lebanon County Conservation District’s Farm Preservation Program and is located along the Hammer Creek.
We’re also celebrating with the Keystone 10 Million Trees partnership, supported by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, as they hit a major milestone by planting their 5 millionth tree this past October. TLVC has been an active partner of 10 Million Trees since 2018. See more planting pics on our facebook page!
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New buffer on Walmer property, along the Hammer Creek | |
Jon Schach leads Watts property tree planting in West Cornwall | |
Trees planted at Camp Kenbrook by students from LCCTC | |
November is the Month of Giving - Here are a Few Ways to Help! | |
Give TODAY During Extra Give: Nov 18
Please consider supporting the Lebanon Valley Conservancy during Extra Give TODAY, Nov 18! Your donation will not only support our mission, but it will also support our involvement in the Middle Creek Initiative, providing a secure resting and feeding area for migratory birds, including snow geese and Tundra swans. View our page and donate today!
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Save the Date OR Give Now for
Lebanon Gives: Giving Tuesday, 11/29
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that began with a simple idea -- a day that would bring people together and encourage them to do good.
Lebanon Gives is a collection of amazing Lebanon County nonprofit organizations joining forces on Giving Tuesday to do more together than we could apart. Donations can be made to individual organizations or to the collaborative and are tax deductible.
Please consider making a donation. There are so many great local nonprofits to support in our community, although we hope TLVC is your favorite!
Show your love for Lebanon!
Text "Lebanon" to 91999 to donate
or click here to donate online
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What Can I Do with These Pumpkins?
Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Pumpkins and gourds provide homes and yards with all the “fall feels,” but if you’ve ever wondered how to dispose of them once the holidays are over, look no further. Plenty of options are available instead of the trash bins! The National Wildlife Federation offers five ideas for recycling pumpkins in your own backyard.
Another option is to contact local farms, zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. Many of these places rely on donations to help with feeding and caring for the animals. Pumpkins serve as a nutritional snack and also offer play and intellectual enrichment. However, when feeding pumpkins, squash and gourds to zoo and farm animals, and wildlife, it is important that they should be free of molds, waxes, dyes, paints, bleach or any other potentially toxic chemicals. Also, most zoos, farms, and wildlife sanctuaries will only accept whole pumpkins, squash and gourds. Keep the carved ones for your backyard or compost bin. Here are a few links for pumpkin donations:
Local Farms | Lake Tobias | Catoctin Zoo | Wolf Sanctuary of PA
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Katherine J. Bishop Fund #2 Donation Supports TLVC's Mission
The Lebanon Valley Conservancy is pleased to announce a generous grant of $10,000 through the Katherine J. Bishop Fund #2, a charitable fund of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). This gift will be invested in our renewed focus on land protection, enable us to better meet the needs of landowners seeking conservation, and allow us to increase our community education efforts. TLVC continues to grow and increase our environmentally focused work throughout the Lebanon Valley.
TLVC is in the second year of our multiyear strategic plan. Below are some highlights of our priority goals and progress.
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Conserve 2,000 acres by January 2025. TLVC has currently conserved 1,063 acres to date and additional agreements are in the planning phase.
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Increase presence in the community through education and social media. TLVC has over 1,000 engaged Facebook followers and recently started an Instagram page to share our good news. We collaborated with three area libraries to provide environmental resources; produced a heritage trail map for the Campbelltown, Colebrook, and Lawn areas; and are working on the production of a promotional video to tell the story of TLVC.
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Support two full-time staff members by January 2025. In August, TLVC added a new part-time land protection director position to complement the existing part-time executive director position.
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Holiday Shopping Ideas!
The holiday shopping season is here! Check out our high-quality, TLVC branded T-shirts and hoodies at our bonfire.com store. Pick up a shirt for yourself or someone else and you'll be supporting a great cause. Order now through December 5 to receive your items in time for the holidays. All merchandise will ship directly to you. Thanks!
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We're grateful for the response of donations, memberships, volunteers and sponsors! Your support makes it possible for us to work with landowners to save their land from development and to give back to our community by developing parks and providing educational opportunities.
Thanks to Our Newest Members and Renewing Members
for Caring about Our Local Environment!
Mark Kapolka & M.J. McNamee of Apple Creek Veterinary Hospital |
Richard & Beatrice Brown | Dr. & Mrs. F. Donald Coopey | Todd & Diane Dellinger | Tyler & Angelique Fugate | Carole Gerhard-Hostetter | Robert & Brenda Hunter | Steve & Tisha Walmer | Donald Weaver | Terry & Karen Weaver
Conservation Partner: Leon & Patricia Houser
Are you a member? Consider joining us and helping with our mission in the Lebanon Valley. Individual memberships are $100, business memberships start at $1,000, and student memberships are FREE! View our membership brochure.
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November 2022 | www.TLVC.org | 717.273.6400 | DONATE
The Lebanon Valley Conservancy works to protect the cultural, historical and environmental resources
of our region. We are committed to collaborating with our community to ensure equitable access
to all of these resources for the benefit of present and future generations.
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