Friday, September 14, 2018
By: Lela Burke, Conservation and Stewardship Program Assistant
September brings shorter and cooler days as we approach the fall equinox. During this month a migratory spectacle takes place in our skies. Broad-winged hawks flock together in impressive numbers consisting of tens to thousands of...
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By: Jillian Pyle, Easement Steward
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Continue ReadingWednesday, September 5, 2018
The 3rd Annual Bike the Brandywine is almost here! Enjoy this sneak peek of the day including details about each distance, the post-ride party, and a few other FAQ’s![[{"fid":"2844","view_mode":"full_width","...
Continue ReadingWednesday, June 13, 2018
By: Pamela Roy, Easement Stewardship Intern; Kristen Frentzel, Easement Manager; and Susan Charkes, Easement Steward
Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is an invasive tree from China. It is a frequent sight along roadways and disturbed forested areas in our region. A prolific seed producer and rapid grower, ...
Continue ReadingFriday, April 6, 2018
Spring is on its way. Longer days filled with sunshine and warmer weather will be here soon. The changing seasons is an opportunity for Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art members to get outside and enjoy our beautiful nature preserves. For the ardent observer, signs of changes have been...
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By: Susan Charkes, Easement Steward
Early spring in the Brandywine Valley and the surrounding area is the ideal time to look and listen for herps. “Herps” is short for Herpetofauna—the collective term for both reptiles and amphibians. Someone who studies herps, either as an amateur or professional, is called a...
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