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10.4 Acres Preserved Forever in West Vincent Township
Devault, Pa., December 9, 2024 — French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust is pleased to announce the donation of a conservation easement by Bob and Shelley Casciato, securing the lasting protection of their 10.4-acre property in West Vincent Township. The…
Remembering Anna’s Oak at the Thomas P. Bentley Nature Preserve
November 12, 2024 – A witness to history and a symbol for the importance of land preservation, Anna’s Oak tree fell to the ground at the Thomas P. Bentley Nature Preserve on the morning of Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Based…
23 Acres Preserved Forever in East Coventry Township
Devault, Pa., November 8, 2024 — French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust is thrilled to announce the completion of a voluntary conservation agreement with Noel and Janae Billingsley which ensures the permanent protection of their historic 23-acre farmstead in East…
24 Acres Preserved Forever in East Coventry Township
Devault, Pa., October 7, 2024 — French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust is excited to announce the finalization of a voluntary conservation agreement with Raymond and Kathleen Nester that permanently safeguards their historic 24-acre farm in East Coventry Township. This…
55 Acres Preserved Forever in North Coventry Township
Devault, Pa., September 17, 2024 — French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust has finalized a voluntary conservation agreement with long-time Chester County resident Julia Kirlin and her granddaughter Allison Manley to protect 55 acres in North Coventry Township. This property…
4.6 Acres Preserved Forever in West Vincent Township
Devault, Pa., June 21, 2024 — French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust has finalized a voluntary conservation agreement with long-time supporters and East Nantmeal residents George and Martha Edwards. The Edwards generously donated an easement on their 4.6-acre West Vincent…
French & Pickering Receives $623,765 from Chester County Parks & Preservation for the Purchase of Four Conservation Easements in Northern Chester County
Devault, Pa., May 23, 2024 – Chester County Parks and Preservation has awarded French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust $623,765 in grant funding to assist in the permanent protection of four environmentally significant properties in northern Chester County.
Registration is Open for the 22nd Annual French Creek Iron Tour “Cycling for Open Space” Scheduled for June 9, 2024
Devault, Pa., January 31, 2024 – French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust today announced the opening of registration for the 22nd Annual French Creek Iron Tour, scheduled for Sunday, June 9 at the Kimberton Fire Company Fairgrounds in Phoenixville, Pa. “We…
French & Pickering Receives Funding from the PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources for Lawn to Meadow Conversions and Tree Plantings on Preserved Lands
Devault, Pa., December 5, 2023 – The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has awarded French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust $159,700 of grant funding to develop a program for lawn conversion and streamside tree planting on properties permanently…
