Wednesday, April 25, 2018
By: Susan Charkes, Easement Steward
An estimated 90% of the world’s flowering plants rely on pollinators. Our food supply depends on pollinators, too: more than 75% of crop species need pollinators. Our best tool to protect these vital members of our natural community is...
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By: David D. Shields, Associate Director for Land Conservation
The Brandywine Creek begins in Honey Brook Township in the northwest corner of Chester County. Hundreds of springs seep groundwater out of the Welsh Hills to form rivulets that turn into streams that ultimately become the east and west branches of the Brandywine...
Continue ReadingMonday, February 8, 2016
By: Meredith Mayer, Community Engagement Coordinator
Magnificent Landscapes Preserved ForeverAs the youngest member of the Brandywine Conservancy staff, I find that the differences in perspective on the environmental and conservation fields generate some fascinating conversation....
Continue ReadingFriday, January 22, 2016
By: Michele Gandy, GIS Specialist
You might have heard of the term GIS (Geographic Information Systems), but you are not alone if you’re wondering how this important technology is used. Over the holiday season, friends and family would occasionally ask me, “So you just make maps all day?”,...
Continue ReadingTuesday, January 5, 2016
By: Vanessa Wallace, Assistant Easement Manager
Southeastern Pennsylvania, beloved for its rolling hills and pastoral landscapes, is anchored by the Brandywine River and its protected natural areas. Winter on the Brandywine is an often quiet balance of dormancy and survival. Share in our pleasure at these beautiful examples of the flora and...
Continue ReadingThursday, December 17, 2015
On this day in which a critical vote will be held in Congress regarding conservation easements and charitable giving nationwide, Sherri Evans-Stanton, director of the Brandywine Conservancy, sent this powerful letter to the Editor of the...
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