Monday, March 30, 2020
By: Susan Charkes, Easement Steward
In the best of times, and in the least best of times, nature’s seasonal rhythms provide a comforting sense of order. Spring wildflowers remind us that beauty is precious and worth taking note of. Enjoying flowers is an antidote to anxiety,...
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By: Rob Daniels, Senior Land Use Planner
Having spent five years battling heat, humidity, head-winds, and a dearth of paved country roads in Kansas, I couldn’t be more thrilled than to now have Chester County and its surrounding environs as the backdrop for my many miles in the saddle. So, you ask, what makes this such a special...
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By: Sarah Chudnovsky, Brandywine Conservancy Intern
Recently, land stewardship staff came across these mysterious puff-balls on an oak tree while out in the field. With a little research, we learned that these are galls, sometimes known as “oak apples.”“Oak apple galls” are leaves that have developed into a thin sphere because wasps have...
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By: Erin Smith, Land Stewardship Intern
Often during this time of year wildlife management organizations receive a high volume of calls from concerned folks who have observed a lone fawn. Many fawns are removed from their location and brought to people’s homes or to animal rehabilitation services in an attempt to “rescue” the animal...
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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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