Varden Conservation Area Maps

Varden Conservation Area Description

A gift from veterinarian Dr. Mead Shaffer, the 444-acre Varden Conservation AreaOpens In A New Window is in Wayne County. This magnanimous gift is in an area that was once a remote section of the state, which is now beginning to feel the pressure of development. The land will be protected and used for future generations as a respite from daily life. Varden is a place to learn about Pennsylvania’s wonderful natural history. The property is managed by Promised Land State Park, which is in Pike County. “Environmental education always has been a primary concern of mine. I trust this land will al