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French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust unearthed four massive Revolutionary War cannons cast at the historic Warwick Furnace. According to historian and author Daniel Graham, “during the 1777 British advance on Philadelphia, cannon cast at Warwick were buried in the…

Phoenixville, Pa., June 30, 2022 — French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust, in partnership with Charlestown Township, has protected another 7.5 acres in northern Chester County. The conservation easement of the Green Lane Road property, owned by Frances Rodgers, was…

Phoenixville, Pa., March 7, 2022 — French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust, in a partnership with Charlestown Township, has protected 111 more acres in northern Chester County, through conservation easements on two properties owned by brothers Christopher, Nicholas and Geoffrey…

Quick, Easy, Cheap, Non-Toxic, Environmentally-friendly, Non-harmful, Pollinator-protecting ways to deal with the Spotted Lanternfly. Our brand new, updated tips! The bug we love to hate! This annoying bug swarms into neighborhoods, covering tree trunks and plants and fenceposts and whatever…

For over 52 years, French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust has worked to preserve over 12,850 acres of beautiful northern Chester County. As a private nonprofit, we count on your support to fund our work to keep our air and water clean,…