NLT preserves 55.7 acres in London-Britain
Sisters Patricia Kraus Holt and Kathryn K. McClure on the property they helped preserve as open space.
Last month, Natural Lands Trust protected a scenic 55.7- acre property in London Britain Township, preserving woodlands, rare plant species, and a valued part of the rural landscape. The property was placed under a conservation easement, which means that it remains in private ownership but is protected...
Working to perpetuate Rebecca Lukens’ legacy
Annual award goes to former BVA intern and longtime open-space advocate
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Molly K. Morrison chats with Susannah Brody, playing the role of Rebecca Lukens, at the Eighth Annual Rebecca Lukens Award ceremony in Coatesville.
Attired in 19th-century Quaker garb, Susannah Brody provided the voice of Rebecca Lukens, and the elegant Graystone Mansion, built...
Preservationist tapped for Rebecca Lukens Award
Natural Lands Trust head lauded by National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum
Molly K. Morrison, president of Natural Lands Trust, has been selected as the recipient of the Eighth Annual Rebecca Lukens Award. Photo by Bob Williams
“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone else planted a tree a long time ago.” Those words, not only spoken but also acted upon over the years by Molly...
Natural Lands Trust awarded $5.7 million in grants
Money will fund improvements to myriad regional projects
Natural Lands Trust (NLT), which has helped area communities raise $2.7 million for their own conservation efforts, has been awarded $5.7 million in grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and the Marcellus Legacy Fund administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, a NLT news release said.
The...
Residents urged to branch out, donate blood
10 trees will be planted for every pint collected at Lenfest Center
The Red Cross blood drive will take place on Oct. 3 in the new Lenfest Center in Newlin Township.
Giving help to others and giving back to nature will be possible simultaneously on Oct. 3, when the Lenfest Center hosts a Red Cross blood drive.
For every pint of blood collected – and research shows that someone in the U.S. needs it...
Volunteer environmental stewards being sought
Natural Lands Trust recruiting trainees for “Force of Nature” program
Natural Lands Trust announced this week that it is recruiting for the third class in its “Force of Nature” volunteer training program, designed to educate and train participants to serve as volunteer project leaders and ambassadors for the regional land conservation organization, a news release said.
“The Force...
385 acres of prime Pocono wildlife habitat protected
Bald Mountain Preserve to be managed by Natural Lands Trust
Bald Mountain Preserve in Bear Creek Township will eventually be open to visitors for passive recreation. Photo courtesy of Joe Vinton
A boon for area Pocono visitors: A 385-acre property now known as Bald Mountain, located in the Pocono Plateau, will remain an unspoiled mecca for migratory songbirds, black bears, and bald eagles, thanks...
New ChesLen Preserve parking area provides access for visitors
Residents can now easily visit the Star Gazer’s Stone
The Star Gazers’ Stone is an historical monument located off Route 162.Photo Credit: Holly M. Harper, Natural Lands Trust
NEWLIN — The Star Gazers’ Stone is an unassuming quartzite rock measuring no more than 18 inches in height, but it played an outsized role in the political fates of our nation. For many years, the Stone was...
Land stewards: Thank lucky stars for Lenfests
9,300-square-foot, eco-friendly center set to debut at ChesLen Preserve
In May 2012, Molly Morrison, president of Natural Lands Trust, joined Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest at the groundbreaking for the Lenfest Center. Its completion will be celebrated on Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16.
The stars and planets have aligned – notably the constellation Hercules, a first-quarter moon, and Saturn...
County land steward earns state award
Peter Hausmann credited with helping to preserve tens of thousands of acres
Peter Hausmann was recognized by the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association for decades of land preservation.
The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association (PALTA) honored Chester County land preservationist Peter Hausmann with its Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award last week.
Hausmann has served as chairman of the Board of Trustees...
