Thompson Woods Preserve (TWP) is a 43.36-acre natural area consisting of trails and natural ecological features. This public preserve offers a unique natural setting within walking distance of the surrounding urban environment of downtown State College and the Pennsylvania State University. TWP property is jointly owned by College Township and the Borough of State College. The preserve operates under normal municipal park rules in addition to having specific regulations set forth to protect the natural habitat. The TWP Committee considers education as a preventative tool in maintaining the preserve and to protect it from influences that could disrupt its biodiversity, the forest and watershed attributes. Students’ work provide information and research on the relationship of invasives at TWP, its emerging relationships and threats, as well as best management practices.
Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info
University Faculty Contact
Leana Topper
Teaching Professor of Biology
lvm12@psu.edu
814-863-6920