We are formally accredited!

In February 2016, French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust received accreditation through the Land Trust Alliance. This recognition formally confirms the organization’s due diligence in upholding national standards for excellence. Additionally, it proves French & Pickering upholds the public’s trust and ensures that the conservation efforts are permanent.

The Land Trust Accreditation Commission inspires excellence, promotes public trust and ensures permanence in the conservation of open lands by recognizing organizations that meet rigorous quality standards and strive for continuous improvement. The Commission, established in 2006 as an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, is governed by a volunteer board of diverse land conservation and nonprofit management experts. For more, visit www.landtrustaccreditation.org.

 

A Letter From Our President:

I am honored to have been elected to serve as the new president of French & Pickering. It is with admiration and appreciation that I follow the many years of dedicated service and terrific accomplishments of Cary Leptuck.

Many exciting things are going on at the organization. Our Board and Staff just completed a year-long strategic planning process and affirmed our new mission:

French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust’s mission is to preserve, steward, and connect people to the land in northern Chester County. Our guiding principles are: Community, Wonder, Regeneration, Integrity and Excellence. Our vision is that the land trust will engage and benefit from the support of diverse constituents and will be regarded as an essential partner for mobilizing people to forever safeguard the health of our land, water, plants and wildlife. Click here to view our Strategic Plan.

With the help of our very generous private and government partners, French & Pickering is making great progress with the stabilization of the Warwick Furnace Ruins and the planning of the new Thomas P. Bentley Nature Preserve and the Preserve at the Great Marsh.

It’s our 50th Anniversary! To help us celebrate our 50 years, and learn more about French & Pickering and our Community, we’ve created a “treasure map” to help you identify activities you can do in our area to make the most out of our work in natural resource preservation. It’s because of Members like you that we have been able to permanently protect 12,500 gorgeous acres in our community. We look forward to what we will be able to accomplish in the next 50 years.

Please consider making your membership contribution today by clicking here. Contributions are tax-deductible. French & Pickering’s Federal EIN # is 23-6429095.

On behalf of the staff, Board of Directors, and the Community we serve, thank you so very much for your generosity, interest and support. A strong membership enables us to solidify our capacity and enter into our 50th anniversary year better than ever. Click here to give online. Please also tell your friends about the good work of French & Pickering.

Thank you.
Sincerely,

Robert C. F. Willson
President, Board of Directors

Board of Directors: