Franklin & Marshall College

"Protecting and Preserving our Land, our Water Resources and our Heritage Through Education and Teamwork."

Millport Conservancy is a non-profit organization that originated with the purchase of the Millport Roller Mill, its auxiliary structures, and surrounding farmland by the Wohlsen family in 1969. This 19th century grain mill remains the centerpiece of what is now an 83-acre refuge for native wildlife and plant species. Visitors to Millport can explore the Conservancy's extensive nature trails that wind past the original millrace and through its wildflower pastures. Visitors will also experience first-hand the award-winning restoration of the Lititz Run, a model watershed effort.

With the execution of a pledge in 2008 by Carolyn and Robert S. Wohlsen '50 the Millport Conservancy was reorganized to establish Franklin and Marshall College as a partner in the Conservancy and to expand the mission of the Conservancy to include support of the College's educational activities, including, but not limited to, its Biology, Environmental Science, Geosciences, and Environmental Studies programs. The objectives of the reorganization were to secure the long-term future of the Conservancy and to enhance the College's educational resources. The charitable and educational objectives are to acquire, hold, and maintain real estate in the vicinity of Lititz, PA as natural habitat, which shall be used in support of the academic and research programs of Franklin and Marshall College and to promote environmental awareness within the community. In addition,the many past activities of the Conservancy will continue as before.

Franklin and Marshall College is extremely grateful to the Wohlsen family for creating this partnership. The College also recognizes and appreciates the work done by the Wohlsens, Trout Unlimited, the Lititz Run Watershed Alliance, and other volunteer groups and individuals at Millport. We invite your interest and participation in the Conservancy.

 Please support the Conservancy by visiting our Membership page.

Please see the link to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information.