Don't Miss the Early Rate for Tower to Town Run: Register by September 11!

The Tower to Town 10 Mile Trail Run, supporting urban green spaces in our community, is set for October 2, 2022. Run solo or relay through beautiful Mt. Gretna, Pennsylvania, all the way into the City of Lebanon! 

The race is presented by the Lebanon Valley Conservancy and the Community Health Council of Lebanon County. Proceeds will benefit the construction of the John E. Wengert Memorial Park. The park is on track to be completed by Fall 2023 and will include pavilions, fitness stations, a playground, and areas for passive recreation. Please consider being a sponsor for this great event! Sponsor information | Race information

Solo: $40/person by 9/11/22 ($50 after) 

Relay: $30/person by 9/11/22 ($40 after)

*Register by Sept 11 and your entry includes something special!

Thanks to our presenting sponsor:

Quittie Watershed Association Resumes Water Quality Testing

In 2019, the Quittie Watershed Association (QWA) developed a Quality Assurance Project Plan that detailed plans to actively monitor the stream health of the Quittapahilla Creek and its tributaries. Covid-19 sidelined some of the plans and activities, but now, the water quality testing part of the plan is set to resume in fall 2022.

Water quality monitoring is led by Dr. Kent Crawford and relies on community volunteers, college student interns, and the services of Dr. Rebecca Urban and her students at Lebanon Valley College. Organizations such as The Department of Environmental Protection, Lebanon County Stormwater Consortium, and the Doc Fritchey Chapter of Trout Unlimited support these water quality monitoring efforts with sampling equipment, lab testing, and streamflow monitoring equipment. For the past two years, volunteers conducted annual invertebrate collections at all six monitoring locations and delivered the samples to Lebanon Valley College for identification and analysis. Read the complete article below, which includes locations of the monitoring stations, what's being monitored and how you can support Lebanon County Watersheds. Read full article here

Michael Schroeder of QWA and Gary Zelinske of Doc Fritchey Trout Unlimited take streamflow measurements

Dr. Kent Crawford of QWA tracking streamflow measurements

Conservancy Connections

Meet Catherine (Cavi) Miller | Board Member

Cavi joined TLVC last year to help preserve farmland and environmental resources in Lebanon County. She is also currently involved in the rejuvenation of Friends of Governor Dick and looks forward to helping to ensure that our area stays beautiful!



What inspired your interest in nature?

Originally from the Boston area, Cavi used to spend summers at camp in Maine, and enjoyed a childhood of hiking, fishing, and camping. Now a resident of Lebanon County, she wanted to bring her love for the outdoors here to ensure that her kids and future generations can enjoy everything that the Lebanon Valley has to offer. Her parents are originally from this area, and she understands the value of land preservation and the importance of environmental protections. 

Where is your favorite outdoor spot in Lebanon County?

Cavi and her kids feel incredibly lucky to live within walking distance of the Root Beer Barrel trailhead for the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, where they walk to Lebanon several times a week!

What is your favorite form of recreation in Lebanon County?

Cavi enjoys paddleboarding, hiking, and fishing with her kids in her free time.

What can Lebanon community members do to protect land in Lebanon County?

The best way to support land conservation efforts, aside from keeping up with what DCNR projects are currently happening, and contacting your local state representative, is to get involved with organizations like TLVC or Friends of Governor Dick, whether it be through financial donations, volunteering, or joining the Board. 

We're grateful for the response of donations and memberships! Your support makes it possible for TLVC to work with landowners to save their land from development and for TLVC to give back to the community by developing parks and providing educational opportunities.

Thanks to Our Newest Members and Renewing Members

for Caring about Our Local Environment!

 Joseph & Judith Clark | Paul Herman | George D. Shaak

Not 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! Click here to view our membership brochure.

News Links

• DCNR Helps Celebrate Completion of the Northwest River Trail in Lancaster: WeConservePA

• EWG's 2022 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce: EWG

• HSI wraps up round of grant-funded restoration at Schaeffer House: LebTown

• National Aviary researchers submit drone footage to make case for ivory-billed woodpecker's existence: TribLIVE.com

• Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program Annual Report 2021: PA Natural Heritage Program

Activities & Resources

• Aug 27, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Gilded Age Mansion Tours, Schaefferstown: event by Heidelberg Hall

• Sept 21, 1-2:30 pm, virtual event Part 1: Lawn Conversion and Green Infrastructure - Why & How? from WeConservePA

• Sept 25, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm: National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration: PA Game Commission - Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area

• Oct 6, 1-2:30 pm, virtual event Part 2: Lawn Conversion and Green Infrastructure - Why & How? from WeConservePA

• Local group focused on the natural beauty and enjoyment of Governor Dick: Friends of Governor Dick

• Check the PA Environmental Council Bill Tracker for status on PA conservation efforts

• Enjoy the warmer weather and the great outdoors! Additional info at Visit Lebanon Valley and follow our Facebook page for ideas/videos. Visit the park's website prior to venturing out for up-to-date visitor information/guidelines.

August 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.