Friday, September 20, 2019
We’re looking forward to the 4th Annual Bike the Brandywine coming up on September 28th and if you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time!
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By: Jillian Pyle, Easement Steward
The blooming of ephemeral flowers is one of the early signs that spring has finally sprung, and warmer weather is—hopefully—here to stay. However, not all spring ephemerals are a welcome start to the season. Don’t let the sweet buttercup appearance of lesser celandine fool you. This early, sprouting invasive species grows vigorously, quickly forming large mats and outcompeting native ephemerals before they even have a chance. Lesser celandine can wreak much havoc in its short lifecycle which makes early detection and control key to protecting our native nectar sources of spring.
Continue ReadingTuesday, January 22, 2019
What you do on your own property can make a difference in the health of our ecosystem and help to reverse the alarming decline of wildlife.
Continue ReadingTuesday, December 4, 2018
By: Kevin Fryberger, Natural Resource Manager
The 99th Glenolden Christmas Bird Count in Delaware County, part of the 119th Audubon Christmas Bird Count, will be held Saturday, December 15, 2018. This year marks the tenth time Brandywine Conservancy staff has participated in the count on the Waterloo Mills Preserve.
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By: Susan Charkes, Easement Steward
The southern pine beetle’s (SPB) diminutive size belies the lethal impact embodied in its scientific name: Dendroctonus (“Tree-killer”) frontalis. It is “the most destructive pest of pine in the southern United States.” While not what we usually classify as an “invasive” species (exotic plants or animals imported far from their native range), the southern pine beetle’s increasing threat to our pine woods makes it worth our attention.
Continue ReadingWednesday, October 31, 2018
By: Kristen Frentzel, Easement Manager
Crisp mornings, pumpkin spice offerings and changing leaves let us know that Fall is upon us and with it, Halloween. According to the Halloween Industry Association, 49.2% of Americans decorate for Halloween and nearly as many carve pumpkins. Over 1 billion pounds of pumpkins are...
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