Leave a Legacy

Your Love of Nature Can Live on Forever

In 1973, visionary leaders started Wildlands Conservancy’s mission of protecting and restoring critical natural areas and waterways, and educating the community to create a legacy of a healthy, sustainable environment for future generations. Thanks to a passionate community (people like you!), there is a lasting legacy for nature nearby.

Protect the Places That Make Memories

Some of life’s most precious moments happen outdoors—family hikes, quiet reflections by the water, the joy of watching grandchildren explore. Nature connects us, grounds us, and reminds us of what matters most.

You can protect the places that make these memories for generations to come. Along with your annual support, you can leave legacy through powerful giving options that involve you in advancing Wildlands Conservancy’s mission well beyond your lifetime.

Learn how your love of nature can live on forever.

Your generosity will last forever out here—and the memories made outdoors today will become the cherished traditions of tomorrow.

Talk with your financial adviser to see which option is right for you.

Consider a gift from your IRA. If you’re 70½ or older, you may be eligible to make a QCD directly from your IRA—an easy, tax-smart way to support Wildlands while potentially reducing your taxable income and satisfying IRA required minimum distributions.

Donating appreciated stock can be a smart way to give—such as bypassing capital gains taxes and providing a valuable income tax deduction—that can reduce the overall cost of your gift while directly supporting conservation in a meaningful way.

Including a planned gift for Wildlands in your will or trust can allow you to fulfill personal financial goals while also providing meaningful support to Wildlands’ work.

Get in touch to leave a lasting legacy.

Use the contact form here, or call or email:

Jackie Jones, Director of Development
610-965-4397, ext. 127 | jjones@wildlandspa.org

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  • A Positive Step to Leaving a Permanent Imprint

    I can’t imagine not having places like South Mountain, Trexler Nature Preserve, the Lehigh Parkway, or the numerous Rail Trails right in our backyard.

    A legacy gift to Wildlands Conservancy is an easy and positive step to leaving a permanent imprint on our area.
     
    Ed and Liz Fones
    Legacy Society Member

  • For My Kids and Grandkids

    I really wanted to be able to contribute to Wildlands in a lasting way for my kids and grandkids.

    They visit Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary to hike and play and enjoy nature. They come and see the deer, frogs, turtles and experience the local environment.
    Sue Flemming
    Legacy Society Member

  • Wildlands is Protecting Our Natural Environment

    I feel land preservation is critical for many reasons — quality of life, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and survival of the human species.

    I am a believer and supporter of land preservation when so much land is being developed and habitat for wildlife is at risk. Leaving a legacy of preserved land is high on my list and something I feel should be on everyone’s list.
     
    Kathy Stagl
    Legacy Society Member