News, ideas, questions, and observations from Willistown Conservation Trust Staff as we use local conservation to make a broad impact.
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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The Bluebird Keeper
“I have the ability to look at a piece of wood and say I can do this or that with...
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Rejuvenation at Rushton Farm!
Rejoice with the Staff at Rushton Farm as we celebrate the start to a new season. Hear first hand from...
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Troubled Times – Striving for a Better Future
Dear Friends, In the aftermath of the horrific murder of George Floyd, my heart aches for his family, for the...
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Meet Brian Storey, the Bird Chasing Shutterbug Chef
How did a professional chef become an avid bird watching photographer? How did the pandemic fuel Brian's passion for birds?...
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Feeding Our Community
In these uncertain times, food insecurity has moved front and center as a primary issue...
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Our Native Wildflower Meadow: An Example of How to Heal Nature from Home
Not only are native wildflower meadows elixirs to human health, they also promote ecological health...
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Rain Gardens – Digging Deeper
Rain gardens are popping up everywhere. You will find them on college campuses and office parks, in mall parking lots,...
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Video – 7 Ways to Give Traveling Birds a Boost – Flappy Hour Recap
On May 14th the Trusts’ Bird Conservation field team held a virtual flappy social hour. They shared short talks about ways you can support...
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Tag the Trust, Win Some Swag!
CONTEST DETAILS How do I enter? -Snap a photo at of one of Willistown Conservation Trust’s three preserves Ashbridge PreserveKirkwood...
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Clean Water Science Pioneer – Ruth Patrick
Dr. Ruth Patrick was one of the most important scientists to study freshwater systems. She was a pioneer when it...
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Moving Targets
If you’ve ever run a 10K, a marathon, or a turkey trot, you’ve probably pinned a bib to your shirt...
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Seeking the Healing Power of Nature on Earth Day
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.-John Muir In 1970, millions of Americans pledged to...
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Stewardship Volunteer Program
We hope to resume weekly volunteer sessions at our preserves in June.
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How the Trust Helps Birds
How is a small land trust like Willistown Conservation Trust helping the global effort to help birds? Take a look...
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