News, ideas, questions, and observations from Willistown Conservation Trust Staff as we use local conservation to make a broad impact.
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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Marvelous Macroinvertebrates
Watch this video webinar of Lauren McGrath, Director of Watershed Protection, to learn more about the secrets of stream insects...
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Provides Grant to Track Species of Greatest Concern in Northeast
A major grant gives wings to NE Motus Collaboration.
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Nature Escapes for Kids: Create Your Own Headdress
Role playing is such a wonderful way for children to mentally escape and be transported to a different time and...
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Meet Our Newest Watershed Team Members
The Watershed Protection Program is thrilled to introduce the newest members of our team: Evan Hunt, Jules Smith and Zack...
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Designing the Future of Motus
Birds are on the ropes in our rapidly changing world. One recent report suggests that North America’s bird populations have declined...
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Nature Escapes for Kids: Healing Forest Art Walk
"The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls. "
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Nature Escapes for Kids: Building Toad Abodes and Heart Space
In doing something as simple as building a place for a toad to rest his head, a child is actually...
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Create Your Own Meadow – Step 3: Preserve
Early May – Early October: Once your wildflowers are planted, regularly inspect your meadow to ensure that invasive weeds are...
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Update Regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Last updated 6/8/20 Our hearts go out to all of our friends, visitors and supporters during this unprecedented public health...
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Create Your Own Meadow – Step 2: Plant
Mid April – Early May: Once your wildflower plugs arrive, it may be tempting to lay out plants in neatly...
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Announcing Weekly Preserve Workdays
We need your help! Willistown Conservation Trust maintains 3 public preserves, soon to be 4! With so much beautiful habitat,...
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Explore Nature at Willistown Conservation Trust’s Preserves
Did you know that the Willistown Conservation Trust has three preserves that are open to the public year round? This...
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A Farewell and a Welcome
Hello,The recent bittersweet news is that our good friend and colleague, Bill Hartman, has left Willistown Conservation Trust to become...
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Creating Your Own Meadow – Step 1: Prepare
Depending on the size you want, it’s not too late to plan a meadow for your property. Native wildflowers and...
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