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Campaign for Rushton Woods Preserve

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It’s a wrap for the Campaign for Rushton Woods! Thanks to our donors, we completed our
$2 million campaign goal as of December 31, 2022!

Click below to learn more about what we've already accomplished at Rushton Woods and what we have planned for the future.

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THE NEED HAS NEVER BEEN GREATER
For over forty years, land conservation has been a primary focus of our mission resulting in more than 7,500 protected acres in the Willistown countryside. At Rushton Woods Preserve, we unite the Trust’s five core programs in Land Protection, Habitat Restoration, Sustainable Agriculture, Bird Conservation, and Watershed.

RUSHTON WOODS PRESERVE BRINGS IT ALL TOGETHER
At Rushton Woods Preserve, we have protected an extraordinary slice of nature, constructed an inspiring building, created compelling and effective programming, and assembled a talented staff. We need your support now to strengthen the Rushton Woods Preserve infrastructure and programs.

A $2,000,000 campaign to strengthen the Rushton Woods Preserve, to inspire in all
who visit a deep commitment to save the land and preserve the natural world
for
our children and future generations.
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ESTABLISH RUSHTON WOODS FUND FOR OUTREACH
AND PROGRAMMING |
$1,000,000

Our programs educate and inspire people to take action and make a difference. They require educated and talented staff, equipment with maintenance needs, and state-of-the-art curricula. This excellent programming has noticeable impacts on our participants. Both children and adults benefit from our workshops, presentations, guest speakers, research, and events. Funding for this will be used to enhance:

• Land Protection & Stewardship
• Habitat Restoration
• Community Farm
• Bird Conservation
• Watershed Protection
• Research, Education, Outreach & Events
• Equipment & Supplies
• Community engagement opportunities

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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT STEWARDSHIP AND
HABITAT RESTORATION PLAN |
$425,000

Rushton Woods, like our other preserves, must be actively managed and maintained –both now and forever. It is home to healthy native habitats of early successional growth, northern hardwoods, meadows and grasslands, and important riparian zones. Showcasing the Trust’s preserves as examples of healthy habitat while modeling land stewardship best practices is central to our mission. Funds for this will be used to:

• Develop a comprehensive Preserve Management Plan
• Restore & maintain 2.5 mile pedestrian and equestrian trail network (considering future connectivity to trails beyond preserve boundaries)
• Restore all represented habitats for maximum benefit to wildlife and people
• Improve habitat quality to support maximum diversity of species
• Increase opportunities for outdoor learning and field experience
• Capacity for carbon storage and sequestration

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DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PRESERVE ACCESS AND CIRCULATION PLAN | $175,000

The addition of the Rushton Conservation Center has exponentially increased the Trust’s outreach. The new building brings thoughtful leaders from near and far to discuss pertinent topics such as habitat, wildlife, land protection, stewardship, and climate change, It also serves as a place for children and adults to learn about our work and the importance of conservation. As our programs grow and our outreach expands, the Preserve Access and Circulation Plan will address:

• Expanded parking at the Rushton Conservation Center
• Improved parking at Rushton Farm
• Access to farm outbuildings including tractor barn
• Water and electric to tractor barn
• Pedestrian pathway from farm to Rushton Conservation Center
• Interpretive signage and appropriate lighting

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RESTORE HISTORIC WHITE FARMHOUSE FOR INTERNS AND
VISITING
CONSERVATIONISTS | $400,000

The White Farmhouse is a historic residence adjacent to the newly built Rushton Conservation Center. The Farmhouse provides housing for interns and co-op students, aspiring farmers, biologists, and researchers who work at Rushton Woods Preserve. Renovating the White Farmhouse will allow us to attract high-caliber staff and visiting conservationists for years to come. Funding will provide for:

• New roof and front entrance porch
• New siding and removal of old asbestos siding
• New fenestration and doors
• Interior renovation for optimal living space
• Exterior landscaping and privacy screening

For more information about the Campaign for Rushton Woods Preserve contact the Development Team at development@wctrust.org.

OUR NATURE PRESERVES

Our nature preserves are open to the public 365 days per year from sunrise to sunset, providing natural places that offer peace and respite for all. Willistown Conservation Trust owns and manages three nature preserves in the Willistown area - Ashbridge, Kirkwood and Rushton Woods Preserve. We maintain these lands for the … Learn more about our nature preserves.

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925 Providence Road
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-2562
land@wctrust.org

WHERE WE WORK

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