Executive Director Bill Gladden speaks on the importance of transparent communication about the benefits of conservation for both landowner & public interest. Crebilly Farm puts tax breaks in spotlight
Join Us for a French & Pickering Golf Outing
Join us in collaboration with Trellis, Inc. at Historic Radley Run Country Club for 18 holes of golf, lunch, and contests and prizes along the course! There will also be: Putting challenge on the practice green Special Cornhole Toss on #10 Hole-in-one contest to win an Audi and more! When: Monday, July 22nd, 2019 […]
Forbes Acknowledges Value of Open Space in Chester County
Great news! Forbes magazine acknowledges the value of open space based on Chester County’s Return on Environment Report: http://ow.ly/tI4A30oSQIX. Homes in Chester County are valued at over $11,000 more when they are located within a half-mile of preserved open space. Learn more: http://www.chescoplanning.org/OpenSpace/ROE.cfm
Return on Environment – The Economic Value of Protected Open Space in Chester County
The Chester County Commissioners announced results of a study, Return on Environment: The Economic Value of Protected Open Space in Chester County, during an Open Space Summit on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Lenfest Center at ChesLen Preserve in Newlin Township. The study—and its accompanying video—highlight the valuable economic, environmental, and public health benefits […]
Another Family Farm Preserved
10.4 acres in Charlestown Township have been preserved in perpetuity by French & Pickering, adding to the 1,100 acres of beautiful open space in the township. This new easement will protect the lush, rolling fields on Buckwalter Road, and will purify the newly-named “Buckwalter Run” stream corridor. We are deeply grateful to mother and daughter […]
Registration Is Open for the 2019 French Creek Iron Tour
Sunday, June 9, 2019 Register now for the 17th Annual French Creek Iron Tour! Known as one of the region’s most beautiful bike rides, with well-stocked rest stops and the best volunteers, this scenic bicycle tour takes riders through the preserved lands in the French and Pickering Creeks watersheds. With eight choices, there is a course for […]
Making Hay Not Houses
Imagine these fields filled with fifty houses instead of hay. Another hundred cars sitting in traffic on Charlestown Road. Thanks to the Epstein Family, Charlestown Township, and French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust, you don’t have to. This land, the view, and its natural resources are now protected in perpetuity for everyone to enjoy today […]
The Spotted Lanternfly: 10 Tips to Fight the Infestation
What to do? The Spotted Lanternfly is spreading fast and being very destructive. We are seeing increasing numbers of nymphs, adults and egg masses in our area. Here are 10 Tips that we have gathered to deal with adult lanternflies for homeowners whose properties are about an acre, or who have less than 10 or […]
French & Pickering Names Bill Gladden as Executive Director
Bill Gladden will join French & Pickering as Executive Director on August 1. With more than 30 years of experience in land use, preservation, and management in the public and private sector, Bill will bring a wealth of experience to this role. He has been Director of the Department of Open Space Preservation for Chester […]
