Monday, December 2, 2019
By: Land Stewardship staff
A walk in the woods here in southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware should be through an understory that in springtime is lush and green with shrubs and bursting with colorful wildflowers. In the fall, the woods should be fragrant...
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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...
Continue ReadingFriday, September 14, 2018
By: Lela Burke, Conservation and Stewardship Program Assistant
September brings shorter and cooler days as we approach the fall equinox. During this month a migratory spectacle takes place in our skies. Broad-winged hawks flock together in impressive numbers consisting of tens to thousands of individual birds as they fly south to their wintering...
Continue ReadingFriday, September 14, 2018
By: Jillian Pyle, Easement Steward
Giant hogweed, Heracleum mantegazzianum, may not be one of the most well-known invasive species in our area, but this supersized plant has recently been in the spotlight for its potentially dangerous side effects. Giant hogweed produces a sap that makes human skin sensitive to sunlight, causing serious burns and blistering.
Continue ReadingWednesday, September 5, 2018
The 3rd Annual Bike the Brandywine is almost here! Enjoy this sneak peek of the day including details about each distance, the post-ride party, and a few other FAQ’s!
Continue ReadingWednesday, June 13, 2018
By: Pamela Roy, Easement Stewardship Intern; Kristen Frentzel, Easement Manager; and Susan Charkes, Easement Steward
Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is an invasive tree from China. It is a frequent sight along roadways and disturbed forested areas in our region. A prolific seed producer and rapid grower, ...
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