American Water grant to benefit BVA, Coatesville students
HERSHEY – Pennsylvania American Water announced today that seven watershed initiatives across the state have earned financial support through the company’s 2015 Environmental Grant Program. The recipients will receive a share of grant funds totaling nearly $35,000 for their community-based projects that improve, restore or protect watersheds.
A panel of judges selected the grant recipients from...
Time to nurture seeds of gratitude for farmers
National Agricultural Day honors their deep-rooted dedication
Jamie Hicks (from left) sits with his son, Graham, and wife Kate at the entrance to Meadow Springs Farm on East Doe Run Road.
National Agricultural Day on Tuesday offers an optimal time to celebrate the long and distinguished tradition of Chester County farming – an industry that dates back to Colonial days.
Farming remains Pennsylvania’s...
Time to nurture seeds of gratitude for farmers
National Agricultural Day honors their deep-rooted dedication
Jamie Hicks (from left) sits with his son, Graham, and wife Kate at the entrance to Meadow Springs Farm on East Doe Run Road.
National Agricultural Day on Tuesday offers an optimal time to celebrate the long and distinguished tradition of Chester County farming – an industry that dates back to Colonial days.
Farming remains Pennsylvania’s...
Refreshing way to warm up to the environment
Brandywine Trek takes Coatesville youth on ecological journey
Connie Shapiro of the Brandywine Valley Association briefs the group before entering the water.
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The CoatesvilleTimes.com
The nine Coatesville-area teens participating in the Coatesville Youth Initiative’s second annual Brandywine Trek this week used the creek for refreshment as well as education...
Whetting a thirst for water research
‘Brandywine Trek’ an educational odyssey for Coatesville teens
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Participants in the 2011 Brandywine Trek land on the banks of the Brandywine with smiles.
Besides providing area drinking water and scenic vistas for hiking trails, next week the Brandywine Creek will also double as a learning lab.
Ten Coatesville-area teens will...
