Environment & Outdoors
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M. Night Shyamalan to Sell 90 Acres of ‘Spectacular Landscape’ at Kirkwood Farm
Famous director M. Night Shyamalan, whose work includes The Sixth Sense and Split, is selling 90 acres of the 210-acre Kirkwood Farm to the Willistown Conservation Trust for $9 million, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shyamalan purchased the farm in March for $24 million. Trust executive director Kate Etherington said that the portion…
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‘They’re Here’: Returning to Pennsylvania, Here’s What To Do About Young Spotted Lanternflies
An invasive species will soon be returning to Chester County, and officials are warning residents about what to do about the infamous insects. The Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive planthopper native to Asia that was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014, when experts found the insect in Berks County. Over the past few years, Chester…
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Kennett Township Farm Where Mare of Easttown was Filmed Makes Grand Opening
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Spar Hill Farm in Kennett Township marks the decade-long fight to preserve the land, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press. On May 13, elected officials flocked to the 100-acre property bound by Burnt Hill Road and the Delaware State Line to honor the farm’s new era. Spar Hill has…
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Scientists Confirm That a Meteorite Struck a Home Just Outside of Bucks County
Scientists and academic officials are confirming that a meteorite recently struck a home just across the river from Bucks County. Staff writers at Planet Princeton wrote about the discovery. Officials from The College of New Jersey have confirmed that a small object, which recently struck a home in Hopewell Township, New Jersey, was a stony…
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Residents Can Aid Chester County’s Environment with the Use of a Free Rain Barrel
Rain barrels offer numerous benefits to Chester County residents and the area environment, including improvement of local water quality. As an enticement to take part in this worthy conservation effort, free rain barrels are available for the asking. As defined by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency, a rain barrel is pretty much what it says…
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Berwyn-Raised Business Owner Drives Community to Compost
A Berwyn-raised entrepreneur and mom of three is planning to expand her business while reducing her carbon footprint. Gwenn Nolan founded Mother Compost in 2018, after a career in investing, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. The Narberth-based business collects food waste around the region for a small monthly fee of $20 to $28.…
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Chester County Boasts One of the 21 Best Bike Trails in the Philadelphia Area
One local bike trail ranks among the 21 best trails in the Philadelphia area that are sure to satisfy all of your biking needs, writes Bailey King for Philadelphia Magazine. Chester Valley Trail is ideal for smooth, long rides. The 14.7-mile-long track runs 13.5 miles through Chester County and 1.2 miles through Montgomery County. It…
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WCU Named a 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
West Chester University has earned a national honor for sustainability from the U.S. Department of Education. WCU is among the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. West Chester University was nominated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. WCU excelled in the three focus areas promoted by the ED-GRS initiative:…
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Brandywine Conservancy’s Climate Initiative Formalizes 56 Years of Environmental Sustainability Efforts
The Brandywine Conservancy has launched a new Climate Resiliency Initiative that aims to assist local municipalities and landowners in proactively addressing climate change, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. The initiative is built on more than 56 years of experience. It formalizes the Brandywine Conservancy’s continuous internal and external efforts to…
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Eagles Announce Sustainable Partnership with Exton-Based Company
Philadelphia Eagles and Exton-based West Pharmaceutical Services have established a sustainability partnership to promote environmental benefits by building on their long-standing commitment to both sustainability and community development programs, according to PhiladelphiaEagles.com. The main aspect of the partnership will be West’s Field Goal Forest. Eagles and the global manufacturer will plant 20 trees for every…
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Crebilly Farm Buyers Granted Additional Year to Achieve Funding
Following the expiry of the original deadline, the buyers of Crebilly Farm in Chester County have been granted an additional year by the owner — the Robinson Family — and Westtown Township to achieve funding, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The new deadline is March 31, 2024. Natural Lands conservancy is hoping…
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Willistown Conservationists Might Have Reason to Rejoice Over M. Night-Purchased Property
Conservationists are confident in the future of the 218-acre property belonging to the Rockefeller dynasty in Willistown, writes Holly Herman for The Patch. The property, also known as Kirkwood Farm was purchased by Willistown resident and iconic filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan. According to real estate agents, there was an agreement to keep the land…
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Kennett Square Volunteers Keep White Clay Creek Clean
The Brandywine Red Clay Alliance has been keeping the 13-mile tributary of White Clay Creek clean for thirty years, writes Steven Hoffman for The Chester County Press. This past weekend, the alliance continued that tradition by attracting volunteers of all to pick up trash. The Brandywine Red Clay Alliance has branches all around the…
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Keep Chester County Beautiful Program Launches Spring Giveaway
As part of the 25th anniversary of the “Great American Cleanup”, Chester County’s Keep Chester County Beautiful program is featuring a Spring Giveaway to help a selected volunteer group get started with a cleanup event that honors the nationwide anniversary. The Great American Cleanup is held each spring, with community groups holding events such as litter…
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Kennett Square Horticulturist Tends Beloved Oasis at University of Pennsylvania
Tess Kuracina, who grew up in the Kennett Square area, takes care of the beloved oasis at University of Pennsylvania, the James G. Kaskey Memorial Park, writes Katherine Unger Baillie for Penn Today. Kuracina realized that it was her desire to work in gardens professionally after a summer off from undergraduate studies in sculpture at…
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Local Fisherman Discovers Alligator-Like Creature in Philadelphia Park
An alligator-like creature, later identified as a caiman, was caught Sunday, March 5, by Ike Peyton from Delaware County, writes Neirin Gray Desai for the Daily Mail. Peyton was fishing at FDR Park in South Philadelphia when he spotted the 3.5-foot animal at about 10 AM relaxing on the shore. He captured it with his…
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‘Unspoiled for Future Generations’: Property in ‘Magic Valley’ Conserved Forever
Natural Lands has permanently protected a 10-acre property in Warwick Township, otherwise nicknamed “Magic Valley” by locals who adore its beauty and peacefulness. The Brown-Shire property boasts coveted meadows, a section of forest, and protects the water quality of South Branch French Creek. It also offers a slow, country route for drivers to enjoy the…
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Longwood Gardens Director Predicts Early Cherry Blossoms Season
Cherry blossoms, the beautiful pink and white reminder that warmer days are on their way, and will arrive earlier than usual this year, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Philadelphia region is home to over 15 types of cultivated cherry trees that are expected to bloom sooner this year due to an increase…
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