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News, ideas, questions, and observations from the Trust’s Staff as we use local conservation to make a broad impact. To filter the blog posts, click on the category label above a post’s title of the topic you are interested in. I.e. “birds”, “native plants”, etc.

Conservation Nature Stewardship Volunteers

Announcing Weekly Preserve Workdays

Jspragins – February 25, 2020 –

Conservation Native Plants Nature Stewardship

Explore Nature at Willistown Conservation Trust’s Preserves

Stewardship Team – February 6, 2020 –

Staff Stewardship

A Farewell and a Welcome

Bonnie Van Alen – February 6, 2020 –

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Creating Your Own Meadow – Step 1: Prepare

Stewardship Team – February 5, 2020 –

Conservation Land Protection Nature Stewardship

Behold the Hackberry!

Stewardship Team – January 29, 2020 –

Conservation Land Protection

The Willistown Conservation Trust Staff and Trustees Mourn a Hero of the Countryside

Jspragins – January 27, 2020 –

Conservation Land Protection

What 40 Years of Conserving Land Looks Like

Erik Hetzel – January 15, 2020 –

Bird Banding Bird Conservation Conservation

Resolve to Be a Better Human for Birds (i.e., Earth)

Blake Goll – January 10, 2020 –

Conservation Rushton Conservation Center Uncategorized

An Artist’s Thoughts on Conserved Land

Communications Team – December 11, 2019 –

Conservation Nature Rushton Conservation Center Stewardship

With the Spotted Lanternfly it’s Always Squash Season

Communications Team – November 14, 2019 –

Conservation Land Protection Nature Watershed

12.7 More Acres Conserved Forever

Communications Team – November 11, 2019 –

Staff Stewardship Uncategorized

Welcome Andrew Kirkpatrick

Willistown Conservation Trust – October 30, 2019 –

Conservation Land Protection Stewardship

Public Notice of Accreditation Renewal

Erik Hetzel – October 25, 2019 –

Bird Banding Bird Conservation Bird ecology Birds migration

Our 1000th Bird – A Look at the Numbers

Bird Conservation Team – October 25, 2019 –

Bird Banding Bird Conservation Farm

Community Supported Avifauna

Blake Goll – October 22, 2019 –

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Volunteers Plant 300 Trees To Improve Ridley Creek Watershed

Lauren McGrath – October 18, 2019 –

Bird Conservation Bird ecology Birds migration

First Birds Nanotagged at Rushton Woods Detected by Chesapeake Bay Motus Tower

Bird Conservation Team – October 14, 2019 –

Conservation Native Plants Nature Stewardship Watershed

Variety is the Essence of Life

Stewardship Team – October 7, 2019 –

Bird Conservation Bird ecology Birds Conservation migration

Using Motus and Rushton to Study the Wood Thrush

Bird Conservation Team – October 2, 2019 –

Bird Banding Bird Conservation Bird ecology Birds Conservation Land Protection Nature

Shocking Report Illustrates the Importance of Land Protection

Bonnie Van Alen – September 20, 2019 –

Bird Banding Uncategorized

Rushton Has Birdiest Summer in Five Years! + Making Sense of Migratory Connectivity

Communications Team – August 15, 2015 – 2 Replies –

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Bird banding, cowbirds, GPS tag, Gray Catbird, Gray-cheeked Thrush, MAPS banding, migratory connectivity, wildlife tracking technology

Bird Banding

Spring Songbird Banding Open House May 16th!

Communications Team – May 6, 2015 –

Did you know that beauties like the stunning warbler pictured above might be gracing your backyard this spring on their...

Bird banding, Blue-gray gnatcatcher, Blue-winged warbler, Oriole, snowdrops

Bird Banding Owls Uncategorized

Warm Reflections From 2014 to Fight the February Freeze

Communications Team – February 12, 2015 – 4 Replies –

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Agroecology, Bird banding, birding, chimney swift, chimney swift tower, Monarch butterfly, native wildflowers, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Rushton Farm, tomato hornworm

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Blue Feathers, Red Berries and Bright Tidings for the New Year!

Communications Team – January 3, 2015 – 1 Reply –

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Black-capped chickadee, Eastern bluebird, nature quotes, Snow geese, winterberry

Bird Banding

Happy Owl-o-Ween!

Communications Team – October 31, 2014 – 1 Reply –

The enchanting little fuzzy phantoms that are now visiting Rushton Woods in thrilling numbers wish you a very Happy Owl-o-Ween! They...

Bird banding, junior birders, Northern Saw-whet Owl

Bird Banding

The Spirit of Autumn

Communications Team – October 16, 2014 –

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Bird banding, fall migration, Goldfinch, habitat, native wildflower meadow, stopover ecology

Bird Banding

Get Your Fill of Fall Feathers!

Communications Team – September 10, 2014 –

It's that time of year again folks! The goldenrod at Rushton is ablaze, which means that fall migration songbird banding is...

Bay breasted warbler, Bird banding, migration, Yellow-throated vireo

Uncategorized

Come Enjoy the Peak of our Wondrous Wildflower Meadow

Communications Team – July 28, 2014 –

Wildflower Wonders and Watercolor WCT headquarters, 925 Providence Rd, Newtown Square Wednesday, July 30 from 9:30am-11:30am Native wildflowers (like the...

native wildflowers, pollinators, wildflower meadow

Bird Events

Meet Olivia Bouler, an Exceptional Young Artist/Author this Saturday

Communications Team – February 18, 2014 –

Young Birders and their families are invited to: Meet Artist/Author Olivia Bouler Saturday February 22 from 9-11 am WCT Headquarters...

Bird Events Uncategorized

Participate in the Global Great Backyard Bird Count this Sunday!

Communications Team – February 12, 2014 –

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Carolina Wren, Great Backyard Bird Count, Horned Grebe, Snowy Owl, winter birding

Bird Banding Bird Events Uncategorized

Bird Boxes: Windows into the Lives of Birds, the Mysteries of Nature and the Joy of Conservation

Communications Team – January 10, 2014 – 1 Reply –

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backyard habitat, Bird boxes, Bluebird

Owls Uncategorized

Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Nature Lover on Your List!

Communications Team – December 20, 2013 –

Christmas is quickly creeping up on us, and if you're like me, you're not finished shopping for everyone on your...

Bird books, christmas ideas, field guides, Nature books

Bird Events Owls Uncategorized

Historic Snowy Owl Invasion Hits a Willistown Backyard

Communications Team – December 6, 2013 – 3 Replies –

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birding, duck hunt, Snowy Owl, snowy owl 2013 invasion, Willistown Conservation Trust

Bird Banding

Last Week of Songbirds

Communications Team – November 4, 2013 –

Well it has been a stupendous fall with the catch totaling about 1500 birds of almost 60 species when it's...

Bird banding, fox sparrow, Rushton Farm

Bird Banding Bird Events

Songbird Banding Open House Tomorrow Morning!

Communications Team – September 20, 2013 –

In case the little birdie hasn't told you yet... Rushton Banding station will be open to visitors and families of...

Bird banding, Connecticut Warbler, fall migration, Rushton Farm

Bird Banding Uncategorized

Rushton Bird Banding Station is Officially Open For “Birdness”

Communications Team – September 12, 2013 – 1 Reply –

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Bird banding, fall migration

Bird Banding Uncategorized

MAPS and Moths

Communications Team – July 30, 2013 – 2 Replies –

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MAPS banding, mothing, Moths, Ovenbird, Rushton Farm, songbird banding

Bird Banding Bird Events Uncategorized

Sayonara Spring – Hello Breeding Birds of Summer!

Communications Team – July 2, 2013 –

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Bird banding, Kentucky Warbler, MAPS banding, PA Young Birders, Purple Martins, Scarlet Tanager, youth birding

Bird Banding Bird Events Uncategorized

Rushton Migration Update

Communications Team – May 15, 2013 – 1 Reply –

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Baltimore Oriole, Bird banding, DVOC, warblers

Bird Events

Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge Tomorrow, May 11!

Communications Team – May 10, 2013 –

Join John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge friends and supporters on Saturday, May 11, 2013, to celebrate INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY!...

International Migratory Bird Day, Snowy Egret

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