water, land, life
WPC's Monthly Newsletter |
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Hickman Chapel to be Restored
Last month, the historic Hickman Chapel in Stewart Township, Fayette County was donated to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy for restoration and preservation as part of the Bear Run Nature Reserve. Built in 1901, Hickman Chapel had long been a meeting place for church services, weddings and other gatherings for county residents. The now vacant chapel is a beautiful, modest and rare one-story clapboard-covered sanctuary building. The last worship service in the chapel took place in the 1980s. Restoration efforts, including a new roof and improvements to the wood siding and windows, are scheduled to start this fall. Learn more about this chapel.
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Lynda Waggoner to Retire in 2018
For more than 40 years, Lynda Waggoner has been a part of Fallingwater. Starting as a tour guide at 17 and eventually becoming the longtime director, Lynda has announced her retirement from looking after Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece. Read more about Lynda.
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Volunteers Needed for Fall Activities
Volunteer today to help prepare our community gardens for winter, plant a tree this fall, be a WPC ambassador, help clear debris or build trails at one of our preserves between now and the end of the year. Thank you for caring; we cannot protect our region without your support! View a list of upcoming volunteer activities.
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Thiel College Sponsors Two Gardens
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Register For Fall Members’ Hike by Oct. 12
There’s still time to register for our annual Fall Members’ Hike at Laurel Summit State Park on Sun., Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. Join us for a one-mile walk around Spruce Flats Bog or a four-mile roundtrip hike to Wolf Rocks in Forbes State Forest. WPC members are encouraged to register by Oct. 12. The hike is $5 per person and it’s free for children under 12!
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Free Redbud Trees on Oct. 21
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Grants Available to Build Canoe Access Sites
Funding is now available for local organizations seeking to create or improve public access to regional waterways. Our Canoe Access Development Fund has already funded about 50 access projects over the past eight years. Applications are now available online through Nov. 17. |
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Check out the New Fallingwater Museum Store!
We’ve made a few changes to our online Fallingwater Museum Store! The store is now easier to navigate, more mobile-responsive, and features new items, great sales and a customer-friendly shopping experience! You’ll still find an assortment of items inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, Fallingwater and modern design, including the limited edition 2018 Fallingwater wall calendar. Purchase yours today! |
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