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Glenmoore, Pa., November 14, 2023 – French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust was joined by its supporters and local partners today at the Thomas P. Bentley Nature Preserve for the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the unveiling of their new…

Devault, Pa., September 12, 2023 — French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust today announced the launch of their new volunteer program, the French & Pickering Conservation Corps. This program is an excellent opportunity for individuals hoping to learn more about…

Devault, Pa., September 1, 2023 — The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has awarded French & Pickering $162,100 of grant funding to promote the restoration of wildlife habitat along the French Creek. This project will focus on planning, design,…

Devault, Pa., August 28, 2023 — Landowners Ray and Terry Bentley, through their Moose Meadows Properties, LLC, have generously donated an amended conservation easement to expand the protection of the former Alberta Baker Pew property along portions of the French…

Devault, Pa., August 1, 2023 — The James and Kimberly White family property has become the first conservation easement finalized in French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trusts’ new partnership with North Coventry Township.   The White’s 7.5-acre property occupies an important…

Devault, Pa., May 26, 2023 — French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust has been awarded a $112,200 grant by the Chester County Commissioners to purchase a conservation easement on the 37.6-acre Nesspor family property in East Coventry Township.  In addition…

Devault, Pa., April 21, 2023 — French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of two new board members, Kara Dougherty and Tyler Wren, who will serve as welcomed additions to a dedicated and robust board….

Devault, Pa., April 13, 2023 – The 21st Annual French Creek Iron Tour will take place on Sunday, June 11, starting at Kimberton Fire Company Fairgrounds in Phoenixville, Pa. “We are expecting 900-1,000 riders who will be cycling past properties preserved…

Phoenixville, Pa., December 9, 2022 — French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust, in partnership with East Pikeland Township, has protected another 4.45 acres in northern Chester County. The conservation easement on the Prizer Road property in Kimberton Village, owned by…