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Wellness Workshop: Sustainable Eating/Healing Foods

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We continue our exploration of foods that help sustain us and our planet, with a talk and tasting from Sandra Gargus, Rushton Farm CSA Member and Integrative Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach. We will learn about taking a holistic approach to eating, selecting foods that nourish us and taste delicious, too. Sandy will prepare several recipes for tasting, using produce from Rushton Farm and other local farms.

See our FAQ page for important information https://wctrust.org/rushton-conservation-center-faqs/

Ashbridge Preserve Tree Planting

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Become a steward to the land and water by planting trees along Ridley Creek with Willistown Conservation Trust! And have fun, too!

As human development expands, Ridley Creek is increasingly inundated with excessive stormwater runoff and sediment from erosion, reducing stream health and threatening the environmental and recreational value of this waterway.

Streamside trees, also known as riparian forest buffers, can combat these threats by filtering stormwater runoff and stabilizing streambanks, thereby improving water quality and reducing erosion. To this end, Willistown Conservation Trust, a land trust with nearly 40 years of history preserving and managing natural land, has received $55,600 to plant 5 acres of trees along Ridley Creek.

You can help protect Ridley Creek from stormwater pollution and transform our natural landscape for generations to come simply by planting trees with us!

At this fun and rewarding event, you will make a positive impact on your community and stream health, network with like-minded neighbors, and learn about the value of streamside forests. This is an excellent community service and learning opportunity for anyone from individual volunteers, to corporate groups, to faith communities, to schools!

This is just the first of what will be several tree planting and stewardship events organized by Willistown Conservation Trust as we work to plant 5 streamside acres with trees! 

Ashbridge Preserve
E Strasburg Road
Malvern, PA 19355

Parking: Please park at the entrance on E Strasburg Road at the south side of the Preserve. You will likely have to park in the grass – follow the parking signs.

You can sign up for different time slots: either 7:00-9:00, 9:00-11:00, or for the entirety of the event (7:00-11:00). Just select your preference when you register.

Conservation Photography Workshop Part II: Composition in Landscape Photography

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In Part II of our Conservation Photography Workshops, we head outside to learn how to frame the perfect nature shot. Conservation Photographer Becky Lewis will discuss composition techniques for landscape photographs and share advice for capturing images that bring your outdoor adventures to life. Meet at the Rushton Conservation Center, and we will then travel by car to at least one location within the protected open space of the Willistown Conservation Trust area. Most of the class will take place outside, so please dress accordingly, and don’t forget your digital camera or smartphone.

Instructor: Becky Lewis is a science educator, wildlife photographer and adventurer. She has spent the last ten years concentrating on her wildlife photography, to share her passion for wildlife and nature with others and advance conservation through photography. Becky has participated in juried art shows and has won best-in-show in a number of venues. In addition, she has headlined three solo shows in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. You can see some of her work on her website: 
https://www.captureitphotographs.com/.

Maximum of 15 participants. Open to participants over 16 years of age.

Read our FAQs for important information.

Trails Team Trail Cleanup

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The Trails Team is planning a number of trail work days over the next few months as follows:

April 6 and 14
May 4
June 1

Work days start at 2:00 pm, meeting at Radnor Hunt parking lot. Please note that work days are weather dependent. For information and to register, click the email at right under Trails Team to email Barb Vincent.