400 riders attend ‘Bike The Brandywine’ event

400 riders enjoyed ‘Bike The Brandywine’ this past weekend. The Brandywine Conservancy’s “Bike the Brandywine” event returned for its fifth year on Saturday, September 17 with nearly 400 cyclists enjoying a sunny day along the Brandywine Creek Greenway and surrounding Chester County countryside. This year’s event featured three scenic loops filled with stunning views of the area’s...

Volunteers sought for earth-shaking initiative

1,400 trees to be planted in East Fallowfield Township The Brandywine Conservancy is taking the lead on a project to plant 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield Township on Saturday; volunteers are needed. Conservationists hope area residents will dig this important environmental activity: planting 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield Township on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Brandywine Conservancy, Guardians of the...

Reforestation effort branches out to East Fallowfield

Volunteers will join forces to plant trees that will  improve water quality Trees will be planted Oct. 26 in East Fallowfield, part of a sweeping reforestation initiative by the Brandywine Conservancy. In a far-reaching reforestation effort, community volunteers will help the Brandywine Conservancy plant 2,800 trees in Chester County this month alone. The plantings will bring the conservancy up to...

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...