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The Brandywine Native Garden Hub

The Brandywine Conservancy is thrilled to announce the launch of the Brandywine Native Garden Hub, a new online resource designed to inspire gardeners of all levels and skillsets. The Brandywine Native Garden Hub is a free,...

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Invasive Species Spotlight: Dame's rocket

By: Connor Smeader, Easement Steward II
Introduced in New England in the 1600s during European settlement, dame’s rocket established quickly and has spread throughout the entirety of the United States, except for several states along the southern border. Its long-standing establishment has led to the misconception that it is a native wildflower, reflected in the fact that it is often a component in commercially available wildflower mixes used today. With no natural predators or diseases in North America, this invasive can out-compete natives, leading to a decrease in diversity.
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Wildlife at Penguin Court

By: Melissa Reckner, Penguin Court Program Manager

Boasting 923 forested acres in the Laurel Highlands, the Brandywine Conservancy's Penguin Court Preserve is home to a rich diversity of wildlife. In the below blog, Penguin Court's program manager, Melissa Reckner, highlights some of her favorite sightings, from bears to birds and everything in...

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Agriculture Spotlight: Winter

By: Lisa Timbers, Associate Planner, Community Services
Winter is officially upon us. Crops have been harvested and now is the time to prepare for next season’s yield. Some may think that this is when farmers slow down and take a break, but there is never a lull in the life of an agriculturalist. Work continues throughout the colder months to ensure the next growing season is just as successful, if not more, than the last. 
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Sustainable Christmas Tree Disposal Ideas

By: Sarah Sharp, Lead Planner, Municipal Assistance Program
When the holidays are over and it's time to take the tinsel down, there are multiple sustainable options for disposing of your Christmas tree. Read on for some ideas of how to recycle your real tree, what to do with an artificial tree that's past its prime, as well as some tips on what to avoid.
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Piedmont Spotlight: Serpentine Barrens Complex

By: Connor Smeader, Easement Steward II

Join us as we continue our exploration of the vegetative communities of the Piedmont region of the Eastern United States. In this ongoing series of blogs, we will spotlight specific vegetative communities, define their historic structures, describe the processes that created them, examine past...

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