Delaware Highlands Conservancy

Conserving nature together, forever.

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy is a nationally accredited land trust serving the Upper Delaware River region of Pennsylvania and New York. Since the organization was founded in 1994, we have helped to permanently protect more than 19,000 acres of working farms and forests, clean waters, and wildlife habitat. The Conservancy is dedicated to conserving the natural heritage and quality of life in the Upper Delaware River region in partnership with landowners and communities and offers year-round educational programs to connect people of all ages to the land and support a sustainable local economy.

The 144-acre Van Scott Nature Reserve in Beach Lake, Wayne County, PA is the headquarters of the Conservancy and a welcoming, accessible place for people of all ages to learn about, explore, and enjoy nature. The Reserve features three miles of publicly accessible walking trails through the forest, wildflower meadows, and wetlands, and is home to our year-round community events and programs. The Reserve is open to the public every day from sunrise until sunset.

Thank you for helping us reach our fundraising goal!

With the support of our members and volunteers, we conserve the precious agricultural and forest lands vital to healthy local foods, clean drinking water, biological diversity, outdoor recreation, and to the overall beauty and quality of life we enjoy in the Upper Delaware River region.

Learn more about the Conservancy at www.DelawareHighlands.org or find us on Facebook or Instagram!