News, ideas, questions, and observations from Willistown Conservation Trust Staff as we use local conservation to make a broad impact.
Legacy of the Land: A History of Land Conservation in Willistown
Trust’s Executive Director and co-founder Bonnie Van Alen, co-founder Alice Hausmann, and Director of Land Protection Erik Hetzel, discuss the...
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History of the Trails Team
Besides its abundance of over 7,500 acres of countryside permanently protected from development, Willistown has long been known for its...
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Fifteen More Acres Protected Forever!
The final conservation chapter to the 15-acre Stonehedge Farm at Plumsock and Goshen Roads in Willistown has finally concluded. The...
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The Wings of Change
Our banding station has been operating for fall migration for the past three weeks, and change is evident...
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Unraveling the Mysteries of Migration with Motus Technology
Since 2017 the Trust’s Bird Conservation Team along with its partners (the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Project...
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Conservation Celebration September 21 – 25
A week of celebrating the many groups that support the important work at the Trust. Be on the lookout for...
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The Wonder Twins
It was a warm day in mid-June and summer was right around the corner when Abby and Anna showed up...
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Watershed Department Bids Farewell to Drexel Co-ops
"When my co-op at Willistown Conservation Trust began at the beginning of April, I had no idea what to expect...
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Planting in Fall
The most significant benefit of planting in the fall is the jump-start it gives plants to get their roots established.
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“The Secret Life of the Skunk”
Kate Garchinsky reads “The Secret Life of the Skunk” by Laurence Pringle. Kate is the talented artist of this book...
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Motus Wildlife Tracking System – A Tutorial
Learn about the Motus Wildlife tracking system by watching this slideshow. You'll learn about the technology, the network, and its...
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Tomato Tasting Recipes
This year would have been our 12th annual Tomato Tasting event at Rushton Farm. Our farm is still beaming with...
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How to Safely Pick Up Plastic Litter
It is that time of year again – Plastic Free July! In case you missed our previous blog posts on...
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Plastic Free July Tips
Welcome to another year of Plastic Free July! To say that this year is a little unusual would be an...
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Nesting Birds in Your Yard
Did you notice more birds than usual this spring around your yard? Watch the video of this this virtual event...
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Plastic Free July in the Age of COVID-19
As we launch into Plastic Free July, we find it particularly challenging in the presence of COVID-19, when retailers seem...
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Why Donating is Important
A farmer’s primary job is to provide. Provide not just to those who can afford food, but those who cannot.
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Stewardship Volunteer Program – Update!
Set up a time with our Stewardship Team to come out and safely volunteer at our preserves!
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Fireflies, Moths, and Your Yard in the Dark
If you missed our Fireflies, Moths, and Your Yard in the Dark presentation, watch the video to learn about our...
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Native Plants for Your Landscape
Learn what native plants will thrive in your garden. Whether it’s a meadow, a rain garden, a woodland shade garden...
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