Bike The Brandywine event to return in Sept.
Back from a pandemic hiatus, the Brandywine Conservancy’s “Bike the Brandywine” event will officially return for its fifth year on Saturday, September 17, 2022. This year’s ride will feature three scenic routes that explore the beautiful Brandywine Creek Greenway and surrounding countryside. Proceeds from the ride benefit the clean water and open space programs of the Brandywine Conservancy.
Riders...
Brandywine Conservancy announces new leadership
Stephanie Armpriester and Grant DeCosta
The Brandywine Conservancy announced new leadership changes with the promotions of Stephanie Armpriester and Grant DeCosta, both previously Acting Co-Directors of the organization. Armpriester will now serve as the Conservancy’s Director of Conservation and Stewardship, and DeCosta will act as the Director of Community Services. In these expanded roles, Armpriester...
Unruh Turner Burke & Frees aids open space preservation effort
Bill Burke
WEST CHESTER — Unruh Turner Burke & Frees, one of Chester County Pa.’s largest law firms, announced Tuesday that it represented and assisted Brandywine Conservancy in acquiring and preserving over 577 acres of land in Lower Oxford and West Nottingham Townships.
William Burke represented Brandywine which, with invaluable support from the Oxford Area Foundation and grant funding...
Brandywine Creek Water Trail study completed
The Brandywine Conservancy, in partnership with the Chester County Planning Commission, announced the completion of the Brandywine Creek Water Trail feasibility study. A part of the Brandywine Creek Greenway initiative, this study outlines recommendations for a formalized route along the Brandywine Creek for recreational use, enhanced by connections to land trails.
Focusing on the east and west branches...
New kayak racks installed at Kerr Park
The new kayak rack and information kiosk in Kerr Park.
DOWNINGTOWN — Kayakers at Kerr Park now have an easier way to access the Brandywine Creek thanks to a partnership between the Brandywine Conservancy, Downingtown Borough’s Park and Recreation Commission, and the Lionville Boy Scout Troop 220. Working together, staff and volunteers installed a canoe and kayak storage rack and an information...
Pocopson OKs grant application to plant 800-850 new trees
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
The green outlined areas are where trees are planned to be planted in Pocopson in 2018.
POCOPSON – Township supervisors expressed excitement on Monday evening, unanimously approve a grant application to plant 800-850 trees on township property. Chair Ricki Stumpo, Vice-Chair Elaine DiMonte and Supervisor Alice Balsama were quick to approve the motion for the...
Pennsbury moves to transfer easements to Brandywine Conservancy
Concerns over Mendenhall historic structures being vandalized
By Kris Firey-Poling, Staff Writer, The Times
Supervisor Wendell Fenton accepts a printed copy of Pennsbury’s first known map from Historical Commission Chair Lynn Luft at Pennsbury’s board of supervisors meeting.
PENNSBURY — The township’s Board of Supervisors focused on properties, agreements, and swimming pools at Wednesday...
East Bradford lauded for environmental advocacy
Township receives inaugural award from Natural Lands Trust, CCATO
Mandie Cantlin (from left), assistant East Bradford Township manager; Ernie Holling, president of the Chester County Association of Township Officials; Molly Morrison, president of Natural Lands Trust; and East Bradford Township Supervisor John Snook celebrate the township’s Growing Greener Communities Award.
East Bradford Township...
