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RUSHTON WOODS PRESERVE

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Hours: Sunrise to sunset daily

Hours: 8:30 – 6:00 pm daily
911 Delchester Road, Newtown Square, PA

Acquiring and creating this 86-acre jewel has been one of the most important projects the Trust has undertaken in terms of natural and scenic resources conserved and public benefits offered, including:

  • The establishment of a permanent home for the Trust's Community Farm Program and Rushton Farm Community Supported Agriculture initiative whose mission is to model regenerative agricultural practices, grow healthy food, and promote the values of open space and natural resource protection to a broader community.
  • The protection and enhancement of one of the most critical sites for bird conservation within the Audubon designated Upper Ridley/Crum Important Bird Area (IBA);
  • The establishment of the Rushton Woods Preserve Bird Banding Station to further avian research and foster a love of bird through unique educational opportunities to the public;
  • The creation of two miles of public walking and riding trails with connections to a broader network of trails in the Willistown area and beyond;
  • The home of the Rushton Conservation Center which enhances the Trust’s research and education programs and provides important meeting space for students, researchers, and members of the Willistown community.

Rushton Woods Preserve is a true gift to the community, created through the generosity and foresight of a visionary group of county, state, and non-profit organizations and individuals.  Read more about the remarkable private-public partnerships that created Rushton Woods Preserve, and how you can get involved.

Click here for a downloadable map of Rushton Woods Preserve.

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OUR NATURE PRESERVES

Our nature preserves are open to the public 365 days per year, providing natural places that offer peace and respite for all. We will keep them open as long as it is safe to do so. While visiting our preserves, please practice social distancing and wear a mask if you encounter another person who will be closer than six feet … Learn more about our nature preserves.

Upcoming Events

27 January

Lunch and Learn: Road Salt and Its Impact on Fresh Water

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CONSERVE. INSPIRE. RESTORE. DONATE.

The Trust's holistic approach to land conservation, with a focus on the connections among land, farm, birds, and water, protects native habitat and provides open space for our earth to heal. Please help the Trust continue to preserve our natural world for all  generations and consider making an impactful donation … Donate Today

CONTACT

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

OUR STORY

Willistown Conservation Trust's mission is to: "preserve and manage the open land, rural character, … read more

WHERE WE WORK

The work of the Willistown Conservation Trust is concentrated on 28,000 acres of Willistown Township … read more

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