DCNR launched its Lawn Conversion Program in early 2020, inviting Pennsylvanians to transform their manicured turf into native woods and meadows.

The goal is to reduce the environmental impacts of mowing and increase the land's benefit to wildlife, water, air, the climate, and people.

Through the program, DCNR Lawn Conversion Program has funded over 500-acres of lawn conversions to woods and meadows throughout the Commonwealth and continues to provide technical assistance to residents across the state.

The new Woods and Meadows News will share-

-- Tips for converting lawn to woods and meadow

-- Stories from professionals and individuals who've done lawn conversion

-- Local lawn conversion program opportunities

-- DCNR Lawn Conversion Program updates

Click Here to read the first issue.

Click Here to sign up for the newsletter.

Visit DCNR's Lawn Conversion webpage to learn more about the benefits of converting your lawn.

Visit Explore PA Trails and Get Outdoors PA for recreation areas near you.

For more information on state parks and forests and recreation in Pennsylvania, visit DCNR’s website, Visit the Good Natured DCNR Blog,  Click Here for upcoming events, Click Here to hook up with DCNR on other social media-- Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.

Resource Link:

-- DCNR Let It Grow! Video Puts To Music The Benefits Of Native, Meadow Habitats by DCNR Environmental Educator Curtis Sherwood  [It’s great!]

Related Articles:

-- Pollinator Gardens: Help Encourage Ecological Diversity In Your Own Backyard  [PaEN]

-- Pollinator Vehicle License Plate Now Available From PennDOT To Support Pollinator Habitat Fund  [PaEN]

[Posted: May 12, 2023]

5/15/2023