Thursday, February 21, 2019
By: Susan Charkes, Easement Steward
In spring, keep your eyes and ears open to experience one of nature’s most amazing phenomena: bird migration. Using both modern technologies and old-fashioned observation, scientists are learning more about where birds go and what they need to survive the journey.
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By: Kevin Fryberger, Natural Resource Manager
Birding conjures several stereotypes. A person carrying binoculars, field guides, camera with an oversized lens and pants tucked into their socks while staring at the top of trees is probably the image that comes to mind. Regardless of the image associated with the hobby, the skill associated...
Continue ReadingWednesday, April 12, 2017
With generous support from private individuals and foundations, we can preserve 240 acres in Beaver Valley...
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By: Kevin Fryberger, Natural Resource Manager
For most people, trepidation usually sets in after someone has an encounter with a snake. Other times, people will go out of their way to pick snakes up, observe and release them without causing harm. Whether you walk toward snakes or run from them, their presence fills an important role in...
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By: Edie Dondero, Brandywine Conservancy Associate Director
Seeds may have been the first commodity ever valued and traded by humans. Although people have been swapping seeds since time began, nowadays people usually buy seeds. As a result, the tradition of seed swapping is disappearing from our culture. To counter this loss, the first official seed swap...
Continue ReadingMonday, January 9, 2017
By: Rob Daniels, Associate Planner, Municipal Assistance Program
The benefits to purchasing a locally sourced, live Christmas tree are numerous. Not only are you supporting local agriculture and helping maintain the character of our rural spaces, but the carbon footprint of your tree is greatly reduced (many box store trees are shipped in from faraway...
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