Rachel Carson Homestead

It is here in southwestern Pennsylvania that this little girl, who grew up to become "one of the most influential people of the 20th century," according to TIME magazine, developed her love or nature. The youngest and only child of three to attend college, Rachel Carson was a published writer by age 10. You may want to explore the Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder garden - an example of organic gardening using native plants in a suburban setting. Or you might like to hike our mini Nature Trail (only 1/4 mile, so not too strenuous).

The Sense of Wonder Garden and the ground floor of the Homestead are handicap accessible.