It may seem counterintuitive, but winter is an excellent time to manage invasive plants. The right techniques implemented during winter can be very effective at controlling invasive plants, particularly woody plants like the lesser-known invasive Christmas Berry (Pourthiaea villosa).

Searching for a space to explore nature at your fingertips? Look no further than iNaturalist! This free, leading nature app was designed to help users across the globe record and organize nature findings, meet other nature enthusiasts and identify flora and fauna.

Do you have a property in Pennsylvania with wetland habitat? If so, your backyard might be a great candidate for a herpetological study! In the article below, the Brandywine’s Easement Manager, Kristen Frentzel, takes us along a trip wading through wetlands of a conserved farm to aid local scientists in collecting data for the Pennsylvania Amphibian & Reptile Survey. Learn more about the importance of this study and how you can get involved, too!

Let’s hit the trails! Fall is an ideal season to immerse yourself in nature. There’s so much to experience and explore as the leaves begin to change colors, the crisp air settles in, and critters begin to prep for hibernation. Whether you hit up Brandywine’s campus trails, take a trek at a local preserve, or adventure to a state or national park, check out the scoop below for tips on how to make all of your hikes a highlight of the season.