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French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust

  • Revolutionary war-era cannons
    Historic

    ‘Buried at a Critical Time in Our Country’s History,’ Four Revolutionary War-Era Cannons Unearthed in Glenmoore

    April 8, 2026

    Four massive Revolutionary War-era cannons that were cast at historic Warwick Furnace have been unearthed by the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust from the…

  • Camp Innabah.
    Environment & Outdoors

    Nearly Century-Old Church Camp Preserved Forever Along French Creek

    January 25, 2025

    Camp Innabah, a nearly century-old church camp in northern Chester County, has been preserved from development and will partially open to the public following a…

  • woods
    Outdoors

    Chester County Commissioners Award Nearly $6.7 Million in Open Space Preservation and Park Improvement Grants

    May 24, 2024

    Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe approved the awarding of nearly $6.7 million in open space preservation and park improvement grants…

  • horses at sunset on Chester county farm
    Environment & Outdoors

    Open Space Conservation in Chester County Benefiting from Federal Agriculture Investments 

    March 29, 2024

    Despite its continuous growth and development, Chester County has remained populated with rolling hills and picturesque farmland thanks to organizations such as the French and…

  • Warwick Furnace cannon in its shelter
    Historic

    Revolutionary War Cannon Discovered at Warwick Furnace Finds Its Home at Local Nature Preserve

    November 16, 2023

    A Revolutionary War cannon built and buried at Warwick Furnace now has a permanent home in a shelter at the French and Pickering Creeks Conservation…

  • North Coventry Adaptive Kayak Launch and Boat Ramp.
    Parks and recreation

    Chester County Commissioners Award Millions in Open Space Preservation, Park Improvement Grants 

    May 24, 2023

    The Chester County Commissioners awarded $2.5 million in open space preservation and park improvement grants at the public commissioners’ meeting. The grants are made available…

  • Environment & Outdoors

    More Open Space in Charlestown Township Preserved from Future Development

    July 4, 2022

    An additional 7.5 acres in northern Chester County have been preserved thanks to a partnership between French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust and Charlestown Township,…

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    Environment & Outdoors

    Land Owners Play Key Role in Protection of 111 Acres of ‘Biologically Valuable, Beautiful Property’ in Charlestown

    March 13, 2022

    Partnering with Charlestown Township, the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust has put 111 acres under protection in northern Chester County, according to a report…

  • Nonprofit

    French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust Names New Executive Director

    July 19, 2018

    The French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust – which preserves, stewards, and connects people to the land in northern Chester County – has named Bill…

  • Community, Environment & Outdoors

    $1.6M in Grants Clear the Way to New Land Preserves

    January 29, 2016

    The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is helping clear a path into new recreational territory for the benefit of the Chester County public…

  • Community, Environment & Outdoors, Government & Civic Life, Nonprofit

    French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust Preserves Birthplace of Iron Industry, 553 Acres of Warwick Furnace Farm

    December 22, 2015

    Despite looming development all around it, land upon which Revolutionary War hero George Washington sought refuge at to reload after the Battle of Brandywine will…

  • Community, Government & Civic Life, Tourism

    Pristine Woods and Fertile Farmland Now Preserved Forever

    December 15, 2015

    Woods and wetlands that possess “some of the cleanest water in the county” and prime farmland of statewide importance have been eternally preserved thanks to…

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