Welcome to Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust

Founded in 1970, the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust is a nonprofit conservancy headquartered in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, 15 miles northeast of Philadelphia. The Trust is staffed by professionals and volunteers dedicated to the stewardship of the lands that are protected by the Trust in its Pennypack Preserve natural area. The Trust offers a variety of programs and services including, but not limited to:

  • Trails in the Preserve open free to the public to explore
    and enjoy the natural world all year long
  • Professionally managed natural area restoration
  • Urban deer herd management
  • Volunteer training
  • Meeting facilities for community organizations
  • Professional education and internships

    
Pennypack Greenway Partnership

The Pennypack Greenway Partnership is a group of nonprofit organizations and communities that work together to preserve, expand, and restore the natural areas along the Pennypack Creek. The Partnership is committed to linking the Greenway's neighborhoods and communities, improving water resources, enhancing recreational opportunities, and safeguarding the Greenway's natural and cultural heritage.