Merrill W. Linn Land and Waterways Conservancy

Get Outdoors More in the Susquehanna Valley!

You care about nature and want others to as well. But if people aren't connected to nature, they're less likely to want to protect it. That's where we come in...

Since 1988, our mission has been twofold--protect local, natural lands and educate the public on the value of preserving these spaces. 

We want to serve even more of our community members this year, but WE NEED YOUR HELP to do so.

Our public trails take volunteer and financial support to make them available for today's and future generations!

All of the donations from the 2026 Raise the Region Event will benefit trail maintenance at the Dale Engle Walker and Koon's Trail properties - making sure that our trails stay open and safe in perpetuity.

Click here to learn more about our upcoming nature programs!

About Us: For the past 36 years, the Merrill W. Linn Land & Waterways Conservancy has protected woodlands, agricultural lands, streams and wetlands in Union, Snyder, Northumberland and surrounding counties. We maintain recreational spaces and trails for public enjoyment.  Throughout the year, the Linn Conservancy sponsors family-oriented events that bring attention to the special qualities to be enjoyed in our local natural environment. The Buffalo Creek Watershed Alliance, a division of the Linn Conservancy since 2002, has monitored Buffalo Creek’s water quality and has been instrumental in promoting stream protection and revitalization programs within the watershed.