Brandywine Conservancy partners with Pennsylvania Equine Council to offer Trail Stewardship Workshops
Chadds Ford, PA, October 1, 2018 — The Brandywine Conservancy is excited to partner with the Pennsylvania Equine Council, along with Natural Lands and Willistown Conservation Trust, to offer two Trail Stewardship Workshops. The one-day workshops will be offered at two different locations—in Malvern, PA, on October 25, and in Coatesville, PA, on October 26—and will provide an opportunity for the community to learn about sustainable trail layout, construction, maintenance, tool selection and use.
Presented by Gwen and Bud Wills from the Pennsylvania Equine Council, the workshop is geared primarily towards equestrian trail users, however, many of the concepts taught are also applicable for other trail enthusiasts, including hikers, bikers and cross-country skiers. The workshop will begin with a presentation in the morning, followed by a hands-on session in the afternoon where participants can implement and practice what they learned. Interested participants can choose from two workshop locations:
Thursday, October 25
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Check-in begins at 8 a.m.
Private property at 6 Castlebar Lane, Malvern, PA
Friday, October 26
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Check-in begins at 8 a.m.
Natural Lands’ ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA
Tickets are $15 per person; advance registration is required. Coffee, donuts, snacks and a light lunch will be provided. Tickets can be purchased at brandywine.org/events
About the Brandywine Conservancy:
The Brandywine Conservancy protects water, conserves land, and engages communities. The Conservancy uses a multi-faceted approach to conservation. Staff work with private landowners who wish to see their lands protected forever and provide innovative community planning services to municipalities and other governmental agencies. The Conservancy currently holds over 480 conservation and agricultural easements and has facilitated the permanent preservation of more than 64,500 acres of land. The Conservancy is a program of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art.
About the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art:
The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art preserves and promotes the natural and cultural connections between the area’s beautiful landscape, historic sites, and important artists. The Conservancy protects the lands throughout the Brandywine Valley, developing new conservation approaches and assuring access to majestic open spaces and dependable water supplies for generations to come. The Museum of Art presents and collects historic and contemporary works of American art, engaging and exciting visitors of all ages through an array of exhibitions and programs. The Brandywine unites the inspiring experiences of art and nature, enhancing the quality of life in its community and among its diverse audiences.
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