Lancaster Conservancy

Learn more about how Safe Harbor turns water into clean renewable energy!Experience how the power of moving water is transformed into renewable energy on a guided tour of the Safe Harbor Dam. Brookfield Renewable will lead you through the dam’s history, daily operations, river access, fish lifts, and more.Recommended for ages 8 and up. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.Three tours will be offered starting at 9am, 10am, and 11am. You will be prompted to select a timeslot at checkout. Space is limited so please only register for one tour.All participants will be required

Kick the mulch habit! Learn how to integrate native groundcovers (“green" or "living" mulch) into your garden.Do you find yourself in a seasonal habit of spreading wood mulch in your garden beds to suppress weeds? In this interactive workshop, learn how to nurture a new land ethic of cultivating a layered landscape by integrating native groundcovers (“green or living mulch”) in your garden. Through mimicking natural landscapes, you can transform the chaos of a weedy mess into a legible garden for the benefits of wildlife and watersheds!Participants will practice a scaled design in the workshop and receive the take-home secret