Beech Leaf Disease—caused by an emergent species of microscopic nematode—is wreaking havoc on beech (Fagus spp.) trees, which are ecologically and aesthetically important trees across the eastern US and Canada. In the blog below, Brandywine’s Penguin Court Program Manager, Melissa Reckner, shares her firsthand experience, including how to spot the signs and the importance of raising awareness for this disease with no known cure.
Read MoreYou 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...
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...
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...
As one of the groups leading the charge on maintaining clean water in the Brandywine Valley, the staff of the Brandywine Conservancy often get questions about how each person can do their part. One of the questions we get pretty regularly is...