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 Hartman Meadow, Ashbridge, Kirkwood, Kestrel Hill and Rushton Woods Preserves. We maintain these lands to preserve and enhance … Learn more about our nature preserves.
Integrating Native Wildflowers into Lawns
With over 48 million acres of traditional lawn in the U.S. today, it is clear that many of us have an untapped opportunity to contribute to conservation in a meaningful way. By conscientiously choosing plants in our landscapes that are native to our region, we can begin to reverse some of the habitat loss that imperils ecosystem function and food webs. Our yards can effectively become sources of biodiversity! Join our stewardship staff on an in-depth tour of our premiere one-acre wildflower meadow (which was once nothing more than lawn!); we’ll identify plant species and learn about some of the pollinators, insects, and birds that depend on this habitat. Students will learn tips on how to start a meadow of their own, no matter how small.
ECOcentric Experience is our new environmental education series for adults seeking a deeper understanding of and closer relationship to nature. Through seasonal lectures as well as immersive field experiences, participants study birds and wildlife, regenerative farming, watershed protection, and habitat stewardship.
This is an ACCESS-friendly event. If you are a current ACCESS card holder, please use the ACCESS option at checkout when registering.
