Since 1973, the Conservancy has permanently protected more than 60,000 acres of land in the Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon and Lackawanna counties.

Wildlands Conservancy’s fourteen preserves total more than 2,800 acres and provide public access to exceptional birding areas including the Pool Wildlife Sanctuary and the South Mountain Preserve.

Through strong partnerships with state and federal agencies, the Conservancy has acquired and transferred more than 30,000 acres of land to establish and expand opportunities for wildlife habitat enhancement and public recreation including conservation of the forested habitat of the Kittatinny Ridge.

The addition of thousands of acres to state game lands and forests in that landscape provides nesting habitat to interior forest birds and safe passage to tens of thousands of migrant raptors annually.

Wildlands Conservancy is also dedicated to raising the next generation of conservationists through school and scouting programs that engage more than 20,000 students a year.

Their preserves promote responsible land stewardship and accessibility including the recent opening of a new ADA-accessible boardwalk at the Pool Wildlife Sanctuary.