NLT preserves 55.7 acres in London-Britain
Sisters Patricia Kraus Holt and Kathryn K. McClure on the property they helped preserve as open space.
Last month, Natural Lands Trust protected a scenic 55.7- acre property in London Britain Township, preserving woodlands, rare plant species, and a valued part of the rural landscape. The property was placed under a conservation easement, which means that it remains in private ownership but is protected...
Conservation of E. Nantmeal ‘century farm’ announced
163-acre property had been in same family for five generations
Natural Lands Trust (NLT) announced recently the conservation of ConaMoore Farm, a 163-acre property in East Nantmeal Township.
The shady woodlands, rolling pastures, and picturesque buildings of ConaMoore Farm, located along Route 401, serve as the gateway to East Nantmeal Township. The land was once part of a William Penn grant, and has...
Working to perpetuate Rebecca Lukens’ legacy
Graystone Society’s annual award goes to longtime open-space advocate
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Molly K. Morrison chats with Susannah Brody, playing the role of Rebecca Lukens, at the Eighth Annual Rebecca Lukens Award ceremony in Coatesville.
Attired in 19th-century Quaker garb, Susannah Brody provided the voice of Rebecca Lukens, and the elegant Graystone Mansion,...
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...
Preservationist tapped for Rebecca Lukens Award
Natural Lands Trust head lauded by National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum
Molly K. Morrison, president of Natural Lands Trust, has been selected as the recipient of the Eighth Annual Rebecca Lukens Award. Photo by Bob Williams
“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone else planted a tree a long time ago.” Those words, not only spoken but also acted upon over the years by...
Natural Lands Trust awarded $5.7 million in grants
Money will fund improvements to projects such as Sadsbury Woods Preserve
Natural Lands Trust (NLT), which has helped area communities raise $2.7 million for their own conservation efforts, has been awarded $5.7 million in grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and the Marcellus Legacy Fund administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, a NLT news...
PECO, Natural Lands Trust celebrate partnership
Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone (second from right) participates in the outreach, extending thanks to the volunteers for their help in caring for the popular trail.
Volunteers join forces to spruce up popular county trail
Volunteers from PECO and Natural Lands Trust pruned trees and shrubs, painted visitor restrooms, and placed protective tubes around trees at the Church Farm Lane trailhead...
Residents urged to branch out, donate blood
10 trees will be planted for every pint collected at Lenfest Center
The Red Cross blood drive will take place on Oct. 3 in the new Lenfest Center in Newlin Township. Pre-registration is requested.
Giving help to others and giving back to nature will be possible simultaneously on Oct. 3, when the Lenfest Center hosts a Red Cross blood drive.
For every pint of blood collected – and research shows...
Volunteer environmental stewards being sought
Natural Lands Trust recruiting trainees for “Force of Nature” program
Natural Lands Trust announced this week that it is recruiting for the third class in its “Force of Nature” volunteer training program, designed to educate and train participants to serve as volunteer project leaders and ambassadors for the regional land conservation organization, a news release said.
“The Force of Nature...
385 acres of prime Pocono wildlife habitat preserved
Bald Mountain Preserve to be managed by Natural Lands Trust
Bald Mountain Preserve in Bear Creek Township will eventually be open to visitors for passive recreation. Photo courtesy of Joe Vinton
A boon for area Pocono visitors: A 385-acre property now known as Bald Mountain, located in the Pocono Plateau, will remain an unspoiled mecca for migratory songbirds, black bears, and bald eagles, thanks...
