Growing Care, Connection, and Conservation Across Greenfield

At Greenfield, the landscape tells a story—one of care, curiosity, and a deep respect for the natural world. Through habitat restoration, wildlife conservation, and hands-on learning, Greenfield is becoming a place where people can slow down, notice nature, and feel part of something larger. 

Many of these efforts are already taking shape, with additional projects and programs expanding throughout 2026. 

Stauffer Run: A Place to Restore and Explore 

The restoration of Stauffer Run is at the heart of Greenfield’s environmental work. A three-acre meadow restoration now replaces mowed turf with native grasses and wildflowers, creating habitat for pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects while helping protect the creek below. 

But Stauffer Run is more than a restoration project;—it’s a gathering place. 

Greenfield hosts monthly environmental programs that are free and open to the public, inviting people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds to explore the landscape together. Programs include creek walks, wet meadow explorations, nature journaling, and hands-on learning about aquatic life. 

“Through hosting creek stomps, presentations, and concerts, Greenfield and the High Foundation have been instrumental in engaging, educating, and equipping our community to be stewards of our precious natural resources.” - Kelly Slippey, Community Event Coordinator, Lancaster Conservancy 

In June, Greenfield will welcome the community to a Stauffer Run Creek Stomp as part of the Lancaster Conservancy’s Water Week Celebration. This interactive event that invites participants into the creek to discover what lives beneath the water’s surface and what those creatures tell us about stream health. 

 

Living Landscapes Across Greenfield 

Beyond Stauffer Run, Greenfield’s landscape continues to evolve through native plantings and buffers developed in partnership with regional conservation organizations. Native gardens, green mulching practices, and invasive species removal are creating spaces that feel welcoming, biodiverse, and alive. 

“Our work toward restoring habitats and improving stream health has strengthened both community and coworker awareness around the importance of advocating for the environment.” - Melissa Tenneson, CBLP, Stormwater Management and Riparian Buffers Specialist, High Associates, Ltd. 

 

Caring for Wildlife Together 

Wildlife conservation is woven throughout Greenfield. The Bluebird Project supports nesting opportunities for these beloved birds, while partnerships with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary have brought kestrel (falcon) boxes and a barn owl box to the campus. 

Looking ahead, plans include expanding bluebird trails throughout Greenfield, with monitoring led by employee and community volunteers and supported by experts from Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. Ongoing kestrel and owl box checks will continue with guidance from Hawk Mountain. 

Learning From the Landscape 

As Greenfield’s restored areas continue to grow and change, so does the opportunity to learn from them. Biodiversity monitoring efforts, —including insect counts in meadows, bird surveys, and participation in a Breeding Bird Atlas, —will help track how species are responding while giving volunteers a hands-on role in conservation. 

New Signage to Share the Story 

In 2026, new informational and educational signage will be installed throughout Greenfield’s park and natural areas. These signs will share the stories behind the meadows, streams, buffers, and wildlife projects, —helping visitors understand not just what they are seeing, but why it matters. The goal is simple and heartfelt: to make nature more approachable, spark curiosity, and invite everyone to feel connected to the land. 

A Landscape That Grows With Us 

Greenfield’s environmental initiatives are about more than restoration; —they’re about care, learning, and shared responsibility.  

“Programs at Greenfield show people that every space has the potential to be an important habitat.” - Keith Williams, Vice President of Engagement and Education, Lancaster Conservancy 

 

As new projects take root and partnerships grow, Greenfield will continue to evolve as a place where nature is respected, nurtured, and experienced every day.