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Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Kimberly Run Natural Area
The Somerset County Conservancy is hosting a bird walk starting at 8:00 am at the main entrance at the end of Craig Rd. Early May is the height of migration and the breeding birds. both our familiar residents and the summer visitors from the tropics, as well as, those species just passing through on their…
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Please come join us for a Spring Wildflower Walk, Thursday, April 23rd, at 6 pm
Spring Wildflower Walk Thursday, April 23rd, at 6 pm Meet at the Menser parking lot.
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Sunday, February 15, 2026, –APAS / SCC Winter Outing at Shawnee State Park, Pavilion #7
Winter enthusiasts are invited to join members of the Allegheny Plateau Audubon Society and Somerset County Conservancy for a winter outing at Shawnee State Park. We will meet at Pavilion #7, which is a short walk from the lake’s edge, and the Lake Shore, Fenton and Tiday Trails. We will plan on birdwatching and a…
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Annual Meeting and Banquet
Somerset County Conservancy’s Annual Meeting and Banquet Wednesday, December 3, 2025 6 pm Happy Hour & Registration, Dinner & Meeting to follow 8 pm – Speaker, Shannon Farrell, Farrell Forestry LLC Program – KRNA Forestry Management Plan Tickets $30 each – Pay at door – Reservations Required Somerset Events Center, 1012 South Edgewood Ave, Somerset, PA…
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Lichen and mushroom walk
Sunday, August 31, 1 p.m. Somerset County Conservancy Members: Fun fact … lichens grow on rocks, trees, and soils, worldwide, and they can absorb atmospheric pollutants. Wow! Not only are lichens a “fun” “guy” (fungi) but also work hard to ensure our air quality is pure. They are an asset to our quality of life and…
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Frog Walk at KRNA June 14, 8:00pm
Join herpetologist AAron Capouellez for a special Frog Walk at the Menser side of Kimberly Run – the second ever walk since these pools were created! Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM Location: 583 Menser Rd, Somerset, PA 15501 What to Expect: What to Bring: This is a rare opportunity to contribute directly to local conservation science while enjoying a magical…
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Bird Walk at KRNA, Saturday, May 10, 8:00 a.m.
First we would like to extend a big THANK YOU to all the trail building volunteers who showed up to help start a new trail through the Schrock property to connect to the White Trail. Over 20 folks with brush nippers, rakes, and saws contributed to opening this new 1/2 mile connecting trail. It still…
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Waterfowl Identification Outing Update March 8th
The birds are starting to migrate but winter is maintaining a rather icy grip. There is some open water at the upper end of Somerset Lake and a few birds there today . We will still go out to the North end of the lake this Saturday, March 8 at 9:00 am, BUT we will also plan…
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Here is a list of some upcoming Somerset County Conservancy gatherings. Some are work, some are recreational, but all will be fun and informative!
Some other initiatives in the conceptual planning stage include: There will also be a bunch of formal outings advertised for public attendance throughout the spring, summer and fall, so watch for those notices as well.
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March 23, 2025 – Somerset County Conservancy Spring Planting Day.
March 23, 2025 – Somerset County Conservancy Spring Planting Day. – Support your Conservancy with spring shrub plantings along the eastern side of Tree Swallow Loop on the KRNA Menser property. We anticipate 100 or so potted trees and shrubs for planting along with tree tube installation to protect them. It is not a big job,…