Brinton Run Preserve, a 71-acre public preserve on a historic battlefield, recently benefited from the hard work and dedication of Boys Scouts from Troop 31 in Chadds Ford seeking to become Eagle Scouts. Visitors to the public preserve will now see a new outdoor classroom with a lectern and six benches at the end of […]
The North American Land Trust (NALT) has been exploring several new opportunities to expand the national land trust’s charitable mission of protecting, conserving, and stewarding our natural and cultural resources. These new ventures include protecting streams, wetlands, and habitats through mitigation easements; assisting local governments to meet their conservation goals, and acquiring historic properties to
NALT Expands its Conservation Work by Creating Pollinator Fields Read More »
Brinton Run Preserve, Family Lands, Municipal Lands, NALT News, Stories From the LandCHADDS FORD, PA – Brinton Run Preserve is celebrating its one-year anniversary as a public preserve, a place where neighbors and visitors can hike, enjoy nature, and learn about history. The North American Land Trust (NALT) purchased the 71-acre historic site, which had been sought by developers, and opened it to the public in summer
Brinton Run Preserve celebrates its one-year anniversary as a public preserve Read More »
Brinton Run Preserve, NALT News, Stories From the LandNALT’s summer intern, Daniel “Nino” Tomlin, fits right in with the culture at NALT: He seems happiest when he is outdoors. Nino is studying Wildlife and Fisheries Science at Penn State University. He camps, he hikes, and he white-water rafts. Nino says he came to NALT to explore whether he can turn his passion for
Say Hello to Nino! Read More »
Brinton Run Preserve, NALT News, Stories From the Land, UncategorizedBrinton Run Preserve recently held its first “Community Tree Planting,” where nearly 60 neighbors, supporters and friends helped plant more than 400 native trees and shrubs along the preserve’s rolling hills. North American Land Trust (NALT), which owns and manages the public preserve in Chadds Ford (PA), received a $5,000 grant from Keep PA Beautiful
Neighbors and Friends help Plant Native Trees at Brinton Run Preserve Read More »
Brinton Run Preserve, NALT News, Stories From the LandBy Monica McQuail and Amy Bruckner Did you know that one of the oldest food forests is located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, just a few miles from NALT’s headquarters? In fact, many residents and motorists probably walk or drive past these significant trees without even realizing it. Planted from 1921 through the 1960’s, these fruit and
Keeping the Legacy of Hershey Trees Alive at Brinton Run Preserve Read More »
Brinton Run Preserve, NALT News, Stories From the LandCHADDS FORD, PA – North American Land Trust (NALT) is seeking community volunteers to help plant trees, make improvements, and monitor wildlife at its Brinton Run Preserve, which NALT opened to the public in spring 2022. The site of the 71-acre Brinton Run Preserve played an important role in the final engagement at the Battle
NALT Seeking Volunteers at Brinton Run Preserve Read More »
Brinton Run Preserve, Stories From the LandThe North American Land Trust recently signed the Treaty of Renewed Friendship with the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania. NALT’s Amy Bruckner signed the treaty and spoke at the ceremony, which was held at Haverford College in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Bruckner said she was proud to sign the treaty on behalf of NALT. “Our mission is
NALT Signs “Treaty of Renewed Friendship” with the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania Read More »
Brinton Run Preserve, NALT News, Stories From the LandCHADDS FORD, PA – To help build environmental stewardship and connect families with community green spaces, the North American Land Trust (NALT) today announced that it has been awarded a $5,000 “Healing the Planet” grant from The GIANT Company and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful for use at Brinton Run Preserve. “We are honored to be a
CHADDS FORD, PA – The North American Land Trust (NALT) today announced that it has opened Brinton Run Preserve in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, an historic tract of the Battle of Brandywine where American and British forces fought on September 11, 1777. The American Battlefield Trust previously identified the historic battlefield site as one of the
NALT Opens Historic Brinton Run Preserve to the Public Read More »
Brinton Run Preserve, NALT News, Stories From the Land
