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Jeanne B. Van AlenPresident/Executive Director

BOARD OF TRUSTEESJanice Murdoch

Chairman

V. Richard EalesVice Chairman

Alice E. HausmannVice Chairman

Elizabeth C. Hucker Treasurer

John F. Stoviak Secretary

Bryan D. Colket Assistant Secretary

Timothy B. Barnard, Esq.Gary A. Cox

Kathryn Kinkade Gord W. Anthony Hitschler

William T. Howard George F. Krall, Jr.

Elizabeth R. Moran* Leanne McMenamin

Collin F. McNeilChristine S. Seving

Peter S. StrawbridgeMatthew E. Taylor Carolyn W. Turner

James L. Van Alen IITana Wall

*Honorary Trustee

STAFFChelsea Allen

Rushton Farm Assistant Field Manager

Sue R. CostelloGIS Coordinator

Fred de LongDirector of Community Farm Program

Laura de RamelDirector of Development and

Community Outreach

Blake GollNature Education Coordinator

Eliza Gowen Community Farm Outreach Assistant

Noah Gress Rushton Farm Field Manager

William R. Hartman, Jr.Director of Stewardship

Kristen Henwood Stewardship Asociate

Erik Hetzel Director of Land Protection and Public Grants

Lisa KiziukDirector of Bird Conservation Program

Kelsey Lingle Communications Associate

Susie MacDonnellEvents and PR Coordinator

Barbara McIlvaine Smith Development Associate

Joyce D. SpraginsCommunications and Technology Manager

Willistown Conservation Trust is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation under Section 501(c)3 of the I.R.S. Code. Donations are tax-deductible. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

When I began my role as new Chair of Willistown Conservation Trust, I had no idea how enjoyable it would be. On any given day when I’m in the office, I hear lots of laughter, and the staff is humming along in every direction. Land Protection managers are meeting with land owners and poring over maps of the area, communications staff might be working on a publication with an amazing photo of a bird or bug or child

at one of our preserves, and bird conservation staff may come in from the field excited about the sighting of a rare bird. I also did not fully appreciate how hands-on and hard-working our Trustees are, most of whom work alongside staff members on a regular basis sharing their expertise and passions in support of the Trust’s mission to conserve land and connect people to nature. The most gratifying part of my role as Chairman is involvement in our $10.5 million Willistown Countryside Forever campaign. I have had the privilege of meeting with many members of the community to learn about what is important to them and to share our vision for the countryside. And I am consistently overwhelmed by their generous response to our request for support. To date we have raised $8.6 million, with $1.9 million remaining to reach our $10.5 million goal. To that end, we are thrilled to announce that we received an exceedingly generous $1 million challenge grant from the Otto Haas Charitable Trust. We still need additional donations to meet the challenge of this one-for-two matching grant, and with its completion we anticipate closing out the entire campaign one year ahead of schedule—by the end of 2016. We are especially excited about the completion of the campaign because it will enable us to begin construction of the Rushton Conservation Center at Rushton Woods Preserve. This new building will support our education and outreach initiatives, hosting myriad conservation research activities and providing a gathering place and hands-on learning center with its teaching kitchen and gathering room. From graduate students working on their capstone projects to urban school students preparing a harvest meal straight from the fields at Rushton Farm, the center promises to expand and deepen the ways in which the Trust connects people to the land. Completing the Willistown Countryside Forever campaign and building the Rushton Conservation Center are our highest priorities this year. I’d like to ask you to give some thought to how you can be most helpful and whether a donation to the campaign is possible.There is so much going on, and so much more work to do. This issue of the Sycamore provides just a glimpse of where we are headed. Enjoy!

W I L L I S T O W NCONSERVATION TRUST

WILLISTOWN CONSERVATION TRUST925 Providence Rd.

Newtown Square, Pa 19073610.353.2562

[email protected]

Janice MurdochChair, Board of Trustees

FROM THE CHAIR

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Contents THE SYCAMORE

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W W W . W C T R U S T . O R G 6 GAINING GROUNDNew conservation easements add to Willistown’s mosaic of conserved lands.

10 BIOBLITZ—WHAT’S LIVING HERE? A University of Pennsylvania student measures biodiversity at Rushton Woods Preserve.

12 GARDENS GONE WILDIt’s time to stop mowing and start growing.

14 HOPE FOR BIRDSMotus: A new collaboration using nano-tag technology offers ground-breaking progress for bird conservation.

17 $1M CHALLENGE GRANT RECEIVEDA matching grant from the Otto Haas Charitable Trust will help the Trust complete its capital campaign.

18 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE A review of campaign progress, including an update of plans for Rushton Conservation Center at Rushton Woods Preserve.

22 MOVERS AND SHAKERS Staff and Trustee news.

24 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

26 REPORT OF GIFTS

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ON THE COVER: An American Goldfinch pauses between nibbles of seeds and sips of water from a Virginia cup plant.

LEFT: Members of the Junior Birding Club head to the stream to look for acquatic life at Rushton Woods Preserve.

The Sycamore is printed on 30% post-consumer FSC-certified recycled paper by a landfill-free printing facility that follows the

highest standards of sustainability.

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As spring returns to the Willistown countryside, I am reminded once again why it is so compelling to consider ourselves conservationists. At its core, being a conservationist is about wanting to give back for the pleasures we experience every time we step outdoors and are inspired by the natural world—for the joy of welcoming the redwing blackbirds back in the spring, hearing the spring peepers, or seeing the blush of pink appearing on the swamp maples in the wetlands. Being a conservationist means wanting to be sure that the myriad pleasures that nature gives us now will be there to inspire and nourish the spirit of our children and grandchildren in the future. All of us at the Trust are exceedingly grateful that you, our friends, neighbors and supporters from near and far, share this passion for conservation. As you read through this edition of the Sycamore, you will see that your generosity and belief in the work of the Trust took us over the top in every way in 2015. Because of you, we exceeded our annual fund goal, increased the pace of land protection, grew more veggies for the food cupboard, accelerated our education and research collaborations, restored critical habitat, promoted bird conservation, and connected more people than ever with the land and nature. And we had more fun than ever at our events, notably Barns & BBQ, Tomato Tasting, and Run-a-Muck. That’s a lot to accomplish in one year, but you will also read about the exciting challenges we aim to meet in 2016. With your help, this year we will open the next chapter in the life of the Trust by:

• Meeting the generous $1 million Haas Challenge by the end of June; • Breaking ground on the new Rushton Conservation Center by mid-summer; and • Completing the $10.5 million Willistown Countryside Forever capital campaign by December 31.

The challenges are great, the needs are urgent, but be assured, the rewards will last forever. Please enjoy the details in this issue of the Sycamore, take pride in what we have accomplished together, and plan to spend plenty of time with us in 2016. We value your friendship and support and are counting on your inspiration and encouragement as we face these transformative challenges. 2016 promises to be the best year yet to be a conservationist with us!

Gratefully,

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The scenic view of Hunting Hill Farm at the corner of Barr and Hillview Roads is preserved forever, now that its generous owners Kim and Russell Galligher have donated a conservation easement to the Trust. (See story on page 6.)

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Gaining Ground

Horseback riders, joggers, bikers, walkers and drivers in Willistown have long enjoyed the scenic corner of Hillview and Barr Roads, with its picturesque stone farmhouse, bank barn, and spring house. Now that its current owners, Kimberly and Russell Galligher, have donated a conservation easement to the Trust, future generations will enjoy the view of this iconic Willistown farmstead forever. The house at “Hunting Hill Farm” was originally built by George S. Roberts in 1850 and was part of a 116-acre tract where Mr. Roberts was a typical farmer of the day, producing butter from a handful of dairy cows, wheat, indian corn, oats, potatoes, and hay. Today’s eight acre farm has been home to an active horse boarding and riding lesson program for much of the past thirty years. Following an extensive renovation of the massive bank barn, Kimberly and Russell are in the planning stages of raising sheep at Hunting Hill. In addition to the house, bank barn, and fieldstone spring house, there is a stone dome-like structure on the hill

above the house. It is the only cistern extant in Willistown Township. Back in the day, water was pumped to the cistern which supplied running water to the house by gravity. The conservation easement restricts the construction of additional buildings and landscaping that would obscure the viewshed of this important Willistown corner. The easement also prevents subdivision of the property, eliminating future development that might be allowed by zoning. Incorporated into the easement is a 15-foot wide trail easement along Hillview Road, ensuring that equestrians and pedestrians will always have safe access along a protected path. We are eternally grateful to Kimberly and Russell Galligher for taking permanent steps to share Hunting Hill Farm with all who pass by. Their generous conservation easement donation to the Trust has added to the mosaic of conserved properties that make the Willistown area so special.

Hunting Hill Farm Joins the Mosaic of Conserved Lands in Willistown

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Liz and Peter Strawbridge added their 2.3-acre property on Goshen Road to Willistown’s mosaic of protected lands by donating a conservation easement to the Trust. Surrounded by protected lands on all sides, their generous donation effectively fills a gap on the conservation map. The easement limits additional structures and subdivision of the property, preserves scenic views, and protects environmentally sensitive areas. The Strawbridge easement is a Legacy Easement, designed for properties less than eight acres in size. Legacy easements generally include a 1% stewardship fee that is paid to the Willistown Conservation Trust by future buyers each time the property is transferred, creating a permanent source of financial support for the Trust’s ongoing preservation and stewardship efforts. Many thanks to the Strawbridges who have protected the place they love while helping secure the future of Willistown’s rural character. As is true of all conservation easements, even when the property changes owners in the future, the easement stays with the land. The Strawbridges can rest assured that the Trust will monitor the property and uphold the terms of their easement in perpetuity.

Hi Bid Farm UpdateTwo Conservation Parcels Sold, One Remaining

ABOVE: Liz and Peter Strawbridge take great pleasure in coloring their property green on the Trust’s conserved lands map. Their conservation easement donation ensures the preservation of their land forever, even if they sell the property. The map in the background shows the same map with high-priority unprotected parcels colored in red.

Land protection efforts on the 55-acre Hi Bid Farm are steadily progressing. The Trust’s sister organization, the non-profit conservation group, Delchester Group Inc. (DGI), organized a partnership of investors and acquired the farm in January 2015. The Trust formulated a conservation vision for the farm, and by November two conservation lots totaling over 23 acres had been sold to conservation buyers and placed under easement, ensuring that the special resources of these lands will be protected forever. The remaining 30+ acres at Hi Bid, including the portion containing the main barn complex and riding ring,

Strawbridge FamilyDonates a Legacy Conservation Easement to the Trust

are being actively marketed under the same conservation plan, which will complement the adjacent protected lands and preserve the property’s extraordinary scenic, natural, and recreational values. The Hi Bid project represents the 15th Community Conservation Partnership, resulting in nearly 2,000 acres of the Trust’s focal area protected in this way. The successful protection of this property is a testament to the remarkable commitment of the Willistown community to purchase and preserve critical properties that might otherwise be developed, so that future generations may enjoy them as we do today.

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What is a conservation easement? A conservation easement is a legal agreement between a landowner and a qualified organization such as Willistown Conservation Trust. The easement exists in perpetuity, is recorded with the deed to the property, and applies to all future owners. As holder of the easement, Willistown Conservation Trust agrees to see that the restrictions detailed in the easement are upheld forever. The landowner retains title to the property and continues to have all rights and obligations of ownership except those rights specifically restricted under the terms of the easement. Retained rights include the right to sell, lease, bequeath, and subdivide the property, subject to the easement terms.

What are the federal income tax benefits of a conservation easement donation? In 1969 Congress enacted legislation permitting a landowner to take a charitable deduction for the donation value of a qualified conservation easement. The value of the donation is determined by a qualified appraisal and is generally equal to the difference between the fair market value of the property before and after the donation of the easement. The difference between the “before value” and the “after value,” less any ancillary benefit to the donor, is the amount which can be considered as a charitable donation for income tax purposes.

How do the expanded tax incentives work? Under previous rules, federal tax law limited the maximum annual charitable deduction an easement donor could take to 30% of their adjusted gross income for the year of the donation, with a 5-year “carry-forward.” Under the new rules, Congress has legislated that the maximum deduction a donor can take is now increased to 50% of adjusted gross income for the year of the donation with a 15-year “carry-forward.” These enhanced incentives have now been made permanent, and landowners who may not have been able to deduct the full value of their gift prior to this change may now do so. More landowners can now enjoy the tax benefits from donating a

conservation easement, while doing their part to protect the natural beauty of the Willistown countryside forever. How does the easement process work? Donating a permanent conservation easement is a commitment that

requires a working partnership between a landowner and the Willistown Conservation Trust. We work closely with each landowner to carefully draft legal documents and prepare the maps and baseline documentation necessary to support the easement. Together, we go through each step of the process, beginning with an evaluation of conservation goals for the property and ending with the execution of the easement document and its recording with the County Recorder of Deeds. But our partnership does not end there. The Trust is committed to uphold and defend the easement in perpetuity, monitor the property on an annual basis, and support the landowner with suggestions about best practices for land management.

New Tax Law Makes Preserving Your Property More Attractive than EverPrivate landowners in the Willistown area are the primary stewards of the natural, scenic, and historical heritage of our countryside. Fortunately, landowners have at their disposal a powerful tool that protects land while leaving it in private ownership and potentially realizing significant federal tax benefits. This tool is the conservation easement.

For more information on conservation easements, contact Erik Hetzel, Director of Land Protection at

610.353.2562, ext. 11.

Conserved Lands in the Trust’s 28,000-acre focal area

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There are numerous examples in our local community where the edge of a stream has been cleared for various land uses. When intact, these areas, known as riparian buffers, serve several important functions. They protect water quality by filtering sediments before they enter the stream, reducing erosion, encouraging groundwater infiltration, and converting excess nutrients in storm water runoff. The trees and shrubs in riparian buffers benefit aquatic organisms by creating shade that reduces water temperature and providing food. Land-based creatures in the riparian buffer find a rich variety of food sources there and use these protected spaces to breed and travel throughout their range. The Trust has planted hundreds of trees and shrubs along a number of local streams in an effort to restore some of these lost or degraded riparian buffers. One of our most successful riparian buffer restoration projects exists along Crum Creek in Kirkwood Preserve, the Trust’s 83-acre nature preserve along Grubbs Mill Road in Willistown. Over six years starting in 2006, a dedicated corps of volunteers planted nearly 600 trees and shrubs in an area that extends 50 feet from the stream’s edge. The selected plants are native to southeastern Pennsylvania and have a tolerance for the wet and dynamic streamside conditions. Species include canopy trees such as sycamore, swamp white oak and river birch, and understory varieties such as viburnum,

shadbush and redbud. How have our young charges fared over the years? Starting no taller than three or four feet with one inch diameter trunks, a number of these streamside plants now exceed 25 feet and have trunks 10 inches wide. Overall, the plant survival rate for this project is close to 90%. This great level of success in such a dynamic environment can be attributed to ongoing maintenance efforts performed with the help of our devoted community service partners, including Episcopal Academy and The Shipley School. Some of the regular maintenance tasks performed by our partners include removing invasive vines before they can climb and smother the plants and out-compete them for sunlight and water. Rodent nests at the base of the trees are also removed, stopping them before they can chew the bark and disable the plants’ ability to transport nutrients and water. And deer protection cages are re-secured annually, preventing damage from deer browse and rubbing. This significant ongoing volunteer effort has ensured the growth and long-term success of our riparian buffer plantings at Kirkwood, and the local ecosystem has thrived as a result. We encourage you to visit Kirkwood Preserve to see first-hand the success of this important restoration initiative and to contact the Trust if you are interested in pursuing a similar project on your own property.

Streamside Success

Kirkwood Preserve Update

BEFORE AND AFTER: Volunteers can be seen below in 2006 planting young trees designed to enhance and protect the ecology of Crum Creek at Kirkwood Preserve. In the larger photo the plantings can be seen a few years later, thriving, thanks to ongoing maintenance of the plantings.

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Species CountsRushton Woods Preserve June 2015

WHAT IS LIVING AT RUSHTON WOODS PRESERVE? ITS RICH ASSORTMENT OF HABITAT TYPES INSPIRED A UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA STUDENT TO FIND OUT.

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Allison Fetterman and Sarah Bouboulis, two of the scientists who participated in the 24-hour BioBlitz, walk the trails at Rushton Woods Preserve cataloging bird species.

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With its 86 acres of conserved land and myriad habitat types—farm, wetland, stream, woodland, meadow and scrub-shrub—Rushton Woods Preserve is a compelling place to conduct research. Heather Kostick, a Master of Environmental Studies student from the University of Pennsylvania, chose the site to conduct a BioBlitz for her capstone research project precisely for these reasons. Her research will help the Trust better understand and validate the impacts of its conservation initiatives at the preserve. A BioBlitz is an intensive 24-hour survey of the flora and fauna of a site that provides a snapshot of its biodiversity and a baseline for future comparison. In June 2015, Heather conducted a BioBlitz with 26 scientists at Rushton Woods Preserve to identify as many species as possible in 24 hours. The resulting surveys of aquatic invertebrates, insects, bats, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, plants, and fungi revealed a rich diversity of species, suggesting that Rushton Woods Preserve is a good example of a symbiotic relationship between sustainable agriculture and the surrounding ecosystem. A former 4-H member, Heather has been interested in both sustainable farming and birds since she was a child. As a member of the Rushton Bird Banding crew, she found Rushton’s unique combination of bird banding and agriculture to be a compelling place for field work and research. Five years of data collected at the bird banding station could be complemented with data collected by a series of BioBlitz studies, offering a more complete picture of the ecological health of the preserve and the impact of sustainable agriculture practices. Heather recruited the June BioBlitz participants from a broad network of nature experts—volunteer scientists, graduate students, post-graduate students, and experienced citizen scientists. Enthusiasm and energy ran deep among this group since the Rushton BioBlitz offered a rare opportunity for cutting edge research. University of Delaware, Millersville University, University of Pennsylvania, The Acadmeny of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Juniata College, Villanova University, Delaware Department of Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Amphibian Reptile Survey, and Warwick School District

were all represented. Over 15 Junior Birding Club members were also there to observe the scientists in action and to collect their own data. A favorite spectacle among this group were the beetles and insects falling into the scientists’ “pit traps” made of plastic cups dug into the ground and filled with a sweet, sticky substance to lure and trap bugs. Among the Bioblitz findings, the sighting of a Blue-winged Warbler was one of the most surprising and exciting, offering hope that the species may be breeding and nesting at Rushton. Two species of bats were confirmed – Little Brown Bats and Red Bats. A third species is possible, but not confirmed. It’s encouraging that more than one species was found because white-nose syndrome is devastating so many bat species. The finding has sparked interest in possibly using mist nets in the future to better collect bat data. Early analysis of the June BioBlitz data suggests that the sustainable agriculture operation has a positive impact on biodiversity at Rushton Woods Preserve. To augment these initial results, additional BioBlitz studies at Rushton are planned for June and September 2016. There is also a future plan to conduct a BioBlitz at a nearby conventional farm to compare biodiversity at the two locations.

ABOVE: Heather Kostick, a Master of Environmental Studies student at the University of Pennsylvania, learned about Rushton Woods Preserves’ unique combination of sustainable agriculture, bird banding, and multiple habitat types while volunteering at the Rushton bird banding station. Her BioBlitz research studies are being conducted under the supervision of Lisa Kiziuk, the Trust’s Director of Bird Conservation and Adjunct Professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

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GardensGone WildIt’s time to stop mowing and start growing!

In the heart of Willistown lies a Garden of Eden, passed by many commuters every day but visited by few. It is over an acre of native wildflowers blanketing a gentle slope in front of the Trust’s office on Providence Road. The first seeds for our wildflower meadow were planted in 2008, and since then around 800 flower plugs were carefully tucked into the turf each spring by elementary school children who learned about the myriad benefits of these native plants. We stopped mowing the grass in these areas, and year after year we have watched the slope of green grass morph into a field of countless perennials awaiting their turn to bloom throughout the summer. The symphony of life that the meadow supports during its prime

flowering months of July and August is inspiring. In July, the red milkweed beetles wiggle their black antennae against the common milkweed leaves and tiger-striped monarch caterpillars can be spotted munching on the leaves. Honeybees and nectar-loving wasps buzz peacefully around the velvety mountain mint in such masses as to make the plant seem like it has a pulse. Hummingbird clearwing moths probe the purple sprays of wild bergamot, and bumblebees cling to ivory candelabras of Culver’s root. Swallowtail butterflies become fluttering fixtures on delicate lilac clusters of garden phlox—seemingly every pollinator’s most cherished cocktail. On a lucky day, monarch butterflies can be seen among the Joe Pye weed and milkweed, a symbol

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of hope that this threatened species can survive if we provide it with more sanctuaries like this. In August the meadow takes on a golden hue as the native sunflowers are augmented by goldenrod species. Contrasting splashes of deep purples from the ironweed and vervain create a palette in which at least ten species of butterflies can be counted at once. Birds also abound in this kaleidoscope of colors—kingbirds and bluebirds hunt for insects, as goldfinches bounce on the long stems of the cup plant, chattering to each other while feasting on the seeds of the spent blooms. Not only are wildflower meadows elixirs to human health, they promote ecological health and are year-round nurseries for biodiversity. We lose 1.5 million acres of land to development each year, and currently 40 million acres of the U.S. is lawn. The cost of this expanse of manicured lawn is 80 million pounds of pesticides applied by homeowners each year. Incorporating patches of native wildflowers can provide habitat for countless insect species, including beneficial predators that keep pest insects in check naturally. Studies show that wildflowers are essential to feeding the world’s growing population. The diversity of birds and insects in strips of wildflowers next to agricultural fields reduces or eliminates the need for pesticides and significantly increases crop yields, thanks to pollinating services. Even in the dormancy of winter, unmown wildflowers provide essential seed sources

Need More Willistown Wildflower Inspiration?Wildflower meadows at our preserves and on many area private properties offer wonderful examples to follow. Common Milkweed is spectacular for a brief window in late May-June. July and August are the peak blooming times for most other wildflowers, but visit often to see what these fields look like in all seasons.

Wildflower Walk July 21, 2016, 4:30 - 7:30 pm Visit three private Willistown properties teeming with wildflower blooms. Space limited - reserve a spot by email to [email protected].

LEFT: Black-eyed susans and purple coneflowers punctuate native grasses on a Goshen Road hillside garden.

RIGHT: A Monarch Butterfly drinks nectar from Joe Pye weed among

other native plants at Ashbridge Preserve.

and shelter for birds—something that will become more urgent as winter weather becomes more volatile in a changing climate. With so much to gain from these special flowers, it is hard to justify not doing everything we can to create and preserve more wildflower meadows.

Willistown Conservation Trust Office925 Providence Road, Newtown Square Follow the mown paths through this one acre hillside garden. The garden was started in 2008 and expanded each year by planting wildflower plugs directly in the turf.

Rushton Woods Preserve and Rushton Farm911 Delchester Road, Newtown Square Wildflowers can be found surrounding most of the crop fields and amongst the hedgerows.

Ashbridge PreserveStrasburg Road, West ChesterMany varieties can be found here, but the Common Milkweed in late May-June and Joe Pye weed display found deep in the preserve in early August is very dramatic.

Grow Your OwnThe Landscape Plug Manual Great planting advice from Northcreek Nurseries http://ow.ly/YYSMB

Rushton Farm Plant Sale May 7-8 10am - 3pm 911 Delchester Road, Newtown SquareSeveral varieties will be available, including black-eyed susan, butterfly weed, bee balm, and purple coneflower.

Mostardi Nursery 4033 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square

Redbud Native Plant Nursery 643 W. Baltimore Avenue, Media Redbud has agreed to donate a portion of sales to the Northeast Motus Collaboration

Yellow Springs Farm 1165 Yellow Springs Road, Chester Springs Contact the farm for hours

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Willistown Conservation Trust, Project Owlnet, and the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art have joined forces to harness a ground-breaking approach that is helping to unlock the secrets of bird migration. Motus (Latin for “movement”) uses a proven technology developed by Bird Studies Canada and its partners, with a network of hundreds of receiver stations, primarily along the Great Lakes and Northeastern coast. Using “nano-tag” tracking devices that weigh a fraction of a gram, and a region-wide array of antennas, significant strides are being made to help save these birds. Although limited in scale, Motus has already produced astounding results, allowing scientists to track not only birds, but also endangered bats and even monarch butterflies in unprecedented detail. The goal of the Northeast Motus Collaboration is to fill a critical geographic gap by creating an inland Motus network of receiver stations covering the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, dramatically increasing our ability to understand

migration and habitat use by hundreds of species of migrants. At long last, this will give scientists, land managers and others the information they need to protect migratory birds and to guide conservation decisions at the local, regional and continental scale. The Northeast Motus Collaboration is headed by the Trust’s Lisa Kiziuk, Scott Weidensaul and David Brinker, founders of Project Owlnet, and The Ned Smith Center for Art and Science. These three successfully launched the project with a presentation to a group of bird enthusiasts and conservationists in February at Runnymede Sanctuary in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Bird conservation is remarkably limited without full understanding of bird’s migratory behaviors. Motus allows scientists to study hundreds of species too small for traditional telemetry, as well as bats now threatened by white-nose syndrome, and even large insects like butterflies and dragonflies. It enables scientists to find patterns and look for

Northeast Motus Collaboration Launched

Hope for BirdsBird populations are rapidly declining due to loss of habitat. Motus technology, a hemispheric tracking system, promises to transform bird conservation by revealing detailed information about their migratory movements. With this information, future land conservation efforts can focus on creating safe, interconnected corridors of preserved habitat between birds’ breeding grounds and wintering areas.

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or Birds solutions that aren’t obvious. In its initial deployment in Canada and along the Northeast coast, it is proving very effective at showing patterns of movement no one suspected. For example, we now know that young blackpoll warblers hug the New England coast on their fall migration, while adults launch themselves out over the Atlantic on a nonstop flight to South America. And Motus has already identified critical stopover sites for threatened bird species, including red knots and semipalmated sandpipers. Migratory birds are in trouble. Scientists estimate that populations of many species are just half what they were 50 years ago. And for some species, the declines have been even more catastrophic. Experts do not understand all the reasons why they are in such decline. In part, it’s because they’ve been unable to accurately track their migration, the most dangerous part of their annual cycle. Motus offers great promise to unlock the secrets of migration, and with it, hope for birds’ survival.

Tiny Transmitters With Far-Reaching Implications

The technology used in Motus is simple, effective and inexpensive. Every nano-tag, (shown at left in the middle of a Red-eyed Vireo’s back) regardless of whether it’s deployed on an owl, a songbird, seabird, bat or butterfly, operates on the same frequency. Therefore, every receiver in the array can detect any transmitter and instantly pinpoint the tag’s direction and bearing. Unlike satellite or GPS transmitters, (which are too heavy for small birds) the nano-tags make it cost-effective to tag large numbers of individuals and dramatically increase the quantity and quality of the data collected.

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Students from the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Environmental Studies program and other organizations continue to find the Willistown area’s 7,200 acres of protected lands a unique and appealing place for field research. Their studies contribute to our understanding of the complex systems here and inform broader scientific understanding of the importance of healthy habitat and species diversity. Recent and current studies conducted by graduate students at Rushton Woods Preserve cover a broad array of topics.

Research MagnetWILLISTOWN’S CONSERVED LANDS AND THE TRUST’S INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING INSPIRE ADVANCED FIELD RESEARCH

BIOBLITZ REVEALS THE BENEFITS OF SMALL-SCALE ORGANIC FARMING TO THE LOCAL FLORA AND FAUNAHeather KostickA series of 24-hour intensive surveys of all forms of life at Rushton Woods Preserve will be analyzed and compared with a conventional farm to measure biodiversity and ecological health.

IDENTIFICATION OF SMALL MAMMALS AND PREY DENSITY DURING NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL MIGRATION AT RUSHTON WOOD PRESERVEDavid N. GroffTracking small mammals is a process to determine populations, species, and densities in certain areas.

PLANT COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATED WITH RUSHTON FARM, A CASE STUDY IN AGROECOLOGYKatie PflaumerA study to determine the composition of non-crop plant communities on and around Rushton Farm, and understand its agroecological implications.

VEGETATIVE SAMPLING OF SCRUB-SHRUB Todd Alleger Todd’s survey of early successional habitat (low, multi-stemmed woody vegetation in the young stage of growth) surrounding the Trust’s bird banding station provides us with a baseline data set to guide habitat restoration in the future.

STOPOVER ECOLOGY OF MIGRATORY SONGBIRDS AT RUSHTON WOODS PRESERVE Alison Fetterman Using time of day data, this study assesses the energy gains in captured birds by measuring their fat deposits and the value of Rushton Woods Preserve as a re-fueling stopover for migratory birds.

A STUDY OF HABITAT USE BY SPRING SONGBIRDS AT RUSHTON WOODS PRESERVE Adrianna Garcia This research underscores Rushton Woods Preserve as an exemplary secondary habitat and the importance to bird populations of conserving land close to where people live.

THE IMPORTANCE OF HEADWATER STREAMS: A STREAM HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF THE OKEHOCKING RUNBen IrelandThis research will set the stage for future water quality monitoring and research and will help the Trust implement appropriate land management practices. Ben will work in partnership with The Stroud Water Research Center and contributed to the pool of data associated with the entire Ridley Creek watershed.

IMPORTANCE OF SCRUB-SHRUB CONSERVATION AND HABITAT FOR BIRDS Alison FettermanThis study adds to emerging research that describes the importance of early succession, “scrub-shrub” habitat to bird populations.

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The story began in 2003 when John and Janet Haas made a generous gift that protected 30 acres of woodlands in Willistown. That woods subsequently became the first piece of what is today the Trust’s 86-acre Rushton Woods Preserve. Back then John and Janet recognized the importance of protecting those 30 acres for wildlife and birds, and thanks to their vision, today Rushton Woods Preserve serves as the home of Rushton Farm and the centerpiece of many of the Trust’s educational and outreach programs. Hundreds of people of all ages from across the region visit Rushton Woods Preserve each year, whether to learn about sustainable farming, behold songbirds up close at the bird banding station, conduct scientific research, help with a community service project or simply to enjoy a walk through the woods. It is many things to many people, but for everyone, it is a resource to be treasured. The commitment to land conservation and appreciation for the Willistown countryside that inspired John and Janet in 2003 remains strong today. After visiting the Trust in 2015, they affirmed that ongoing committment by offering a $1 million challenge grant from the Otto Haas Charitable Trust.

Eager to support our land conservation efforts and inspire others to support the important work of the Trust, they have committed to match $1 for every $2 contributed, thus raising a total of $3 million. Meeting this challenge will begin a new chapter for the Trust by enabling us to complete the $10.5 million Willistown Countryside Forever capital campaign one year ahead of schedule and to begin construction on the exciting new Rushton Conservation Center at Rushton Woods Preserve. In order to receive the $1 million in matching funds, we must raise $2 million in gifts and pledges by June 30, 2016. The need is urgent and the timeframe is short, but we are confident that we will meet the challenge with the help of our friends and neighbors who, like John and Janet, understand the importance of the Trust’s mission to protect land and connect people to nature. We hope you will help us rise to the Haas Challenge!

“John and I offer this challenge to inspire others to support the important work of the Trust by making a contribution to the Willistown Countryside Forever campaign. Thank you to all who choose to meet our challenge. Your gifts will enable the Trust to continue the rich programs that will benefit people and nature forever.” -Janet Haas

$1 MILLION CHALLENGEJohn and Janet Haas

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Willistown Countryside Forever | A Campaign for Land, P

WHAT STARTS HERE PROMISES TO CHANGE THE FUTURE

$10.5 Million Our Goal $ 8.6 Million Raised as of April 1, 2016

Each of us, whether we visit, work, live, or play in the Willistown area, has our own reason to love it here. Willistown Countryside Forever, A Campaign for Land, People, and Nature is our opportunity to stand together to protect and share this rare and beautiful place, to preserve the possibilities for the future—of living in harmony with nature as a way of life, of a community grounded in the natural beauty and rural character of the region, and of a place where people and wildlife flourish.

A gift of any size will help us reach our goal, and $1 will be matched for every $2 donation received before June 30, 2016, through the John and Janet Haas $1 Million Challenge.

TO LEARN MORE OR TO MAKE A GIFT, CONTACT Laura de Ramel, Director of Development,610-353-2562, ext. 21 or [email protected]

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Increase the Pace of Land Protection

Complete the 86-acre Rushton Woods Preserve

Support and Enhance Vital Trust Programs

Build the Rushton Conservation Center

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Kirkwood Preserve at sunrise. Photo by Gary Cox.

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Rushton Conservation CenterThe Rushton Conservation Center will transform the research, education, and community outreach activities of Willistown Conservation Trust. It will enable the Trust to share the gifts of our conserved countryside with even more people, while inspiring a deeper understanding of nature and commitment to land conservation.

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A Model of SustainabilityPASSIVE SOLARDesigned by John Milner Architects, the building’s design takes advantage of southern exposure and extensive use of windows and glass doors to reduce the need for artificial lighting.

GREEN DESIGN AND BUILDING PRACTICESThe new building is designed with an airtight building envelope and will include geothermal heating and cooling, high-efficiency lighting, windows, insulation and use of recycled materials.

LOCAL MATERIALSPorch posts and beams will be made of wood milled from fallen trees at Rushton Woods Preserve. Interior walls and ceilings will be made of reclaimed wood from Chester County mushroom farms.

POLLINATOR GARDENSDesigned by Jonathan Alderson Landscape Architects, the grounds around the building will include extensive native plantings with a special focus on those that attract pollinators and birds.

RAIN COLLECTIONA beautiful rain garden will be the centerpiece of the circular driveway at the entrance of the building, designed to collect and filter rain water.

EDIBLE CLASSROOMTeaching kitchen for showcasing Rushton Farm-fresh ingredients.

RUSHTON LIBRARYSmall conference room and library for research activities and meetings.

GATHERING ROOM for research and education activities, meetings, and farm-to-table meals.

With construction slated to begin in 2016, a talented task force has been assembled to plan and bring the Rushton Conservation Center to fruition. The team is comprised of several trustees and local leaders in their respective fields, several of whom are donating their services on a pro bono basis. John Milner Architects has been hard at work designing the building, which will fit sensitively into the Willistown surroundings through its design, details and materials. Jonathan Alderson Landscape Architects is developing a landscape plan that integrates a diverse array of native plants and provides a harmonious transition to the adjacent meadow, woodland and agricultural fields. Chester Valley Engineers is assisting with site design, stormwater management and various permitting requirements. Invaluable pre-construction management services are headed up by Cullen Construction, and Gardner/Fox Associates is providing project consulting services. All of our team members are committed to creating a building focused on environmental sustainability (see sidebar at right).

How Will the Rushton Conservation Center Be Used?Provide a dedicated center to showcase the Trust’s Community Farm, Bird Conservation and Habitat Restoration programs and to promote and demonstrate the underlying importance of preserving open space.

Serve as a community resource and a destination for those beyond our community to connect with our programs and gain a deeper understanding of the natural world.

Create a venue for collaboration with like-minded organizations and funders in furtherance of conservation research, education and outreach.

Offer a gathering place for lectures, meetings, special events, cooking workshops and demonstrations and farm-to-table meals.

Rushton Conservation Center Features

Rushton Conservation Center Planning Update

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George Krall joined the the Board of Trustees in July 2015. The former president and CEO of a packaging company and a large information systems and management consulting firm, George brings tremendous business experience to the Trust. He serves on several boards including the Upland School, Southern Capitol Ventures, and Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business. With degrees from Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, and the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler School of Business, George has received numerous awards and accolades for his many achievements. George resides on a conserved property on White Horse Road in Berwyn and has three adult children who also live in Chester County.

Barbara McIlvaine Smith is the Trust’s new Development Assistant as of September 2015. Barb comes to the Trust with a varied background of owning and operating her own company for 28 years, serving as an elected official at both the local and state levels of government, and working as a Baseline Coordinator at North American Land Trust. She also has a teaching degree from West Chester University with a concentration in Environmental Education. For several years, she taught stream study at Brandywine Valley Association to K-8 grade students. Barb lives with her two cats, Max and Muzzy, in Pennsbury Township on a property that adjoins 50-acres of open space and loves photographing the endless beauty of the flora and fauna found there.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Kat Gord, Kristen Henwood, George Krall, and Barbara McIlvaine Smith. Photos: Mary Hunt Davis Photography.

Kat Gord is our newest Trustee as of January 2016. Kat holds degrees from Dartmouth College and Cornell Law School, with a professional background in advertising and law. A long-time member of the Rushton Farm CSA, Kat has performed extensive volunteer work for the Trust, currently serving as Co-Chair of the Trust’s largest fundraiser, Barns & BBQ. Kat is currently a freelance writer, stay-at-home mom, and active volunteer at Culbertson Elementary School, the Haverford School, the Marple Newtown Soccer Association, and The Academy of Music. She resides with her husband Steve and two children in Newtown Square.

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Kristen Henwood joined the Trust in January 2016 as a Stewardship Associate. Kristen has been working with the Trust since 2013, first as a volunteer intern and more recently as a consultant. Prior to working with the Trust, Kristen worked in management consulting and in higher education. She earned a Masters of Environmental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania with a concentration in Environmental Sustainability. While attending Penn, Kristen worked with the University’s Landscape Architect on a variety of projects focused on ecological landscape design and maintenance. Kristen enjoys being outdoors as much as possible, spending time traveling, hiking, kayaking and paddle boarding. Kristen resides in Ardmore with her husband Matthew and their dog, Gunner.

STAFF AND TRUSTEE NEWS

Movers and Shakers

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Fred de Long Presented Land Conservation, Food Systems and Agriculture: Multiple Strategies for Participation & Finding Funding at the Yale Conservation Finance Camp. (June 2015)

Blake Goll Became a certified Bird Bander by the North American Banding Council at Powdermill Avian Research Center in Rector, Pennsylvania. (May 2015)

Taught a 5-week class, Birds, Bird Banding and Conservation at Widener University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Exton, Pennsylvania. (May 2015)

Authored Live the Banded Life in County Lines Magazine, (September 2015)

Presented at Welkinweir’s Owl Prowl event for Green Valleys Watershed Association in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. (November 2015)

Bill HartmanAttended Morris Arboretum’s Tree Canopy Conference held at Haverford College (March 2015).

Attended Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve’s Land Ethics Symposium held at Delaware Valley University (March 2015).

Served as a juror/critic for the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Design, Department of Landscape Architecture design studio final review focusing on the future of the Lehigh Valley’s Slate Belt (December 2015).

Lisa KiziukAdjunct Professor for University of Pennsylvania Master of Environmental Studies Course Creating Gateways to the Land with Smarter Conservation. (Fall 2015)

Together with Scott Weidensaul and David Brinker, launched the Motus Northeast Collaboration project with a presentation to a group of bird enthusiasts and conservationists at Runnymede

Sanctuary in Londonderry, Pennsylvania. (February 2016)

Fred de Long and Lisa KiziukPresented Food and Feathers to members of White Horse Village in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. (January 2015)

Presented Conservation Gone Wild to the Land Trust Alliance Rally in Sacramento, California. (October 2015)

Lisa Kiziuk, Blake Goll and Doris McGovernProvided bird banding demonstrations/regional field ecology sessions for the following groups:

Drexel University at the Academy of Natural Sciences Ornithology Class; University of Pennsylvania Landscape Architecture Program; University of Pennsylvania Master of Environmental Studies Program; PennVet; Villanova University Poetry Class; Goshen Friends; IRI; Mighty Writers of Philadelphia; Natural Lands Trust; Westtown School’s First Grade; Pennsylvania Young Birders; VOYA; Abington Friends School; Germantown Academy; Open Connections; Young Scholars Charter School; Swarthmore College Bird Club; Birding Club Delaware County; Widener Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and Delaware Dunlins.

Staff Presentations, Awards, and Professional Advancement

Outstanding in Their Fields

RIGHT: Fred de Long, Blake Goll, Bill Hartman, and Lisa Kiziuk.

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AprilJunior Birding Club - Poetry WorkshopFriday, April 15 4:30 – 6:30 pm Ashbridge Preserve Look for birds and flowers, guided by Villanova poetry professor, Cathy Staples. The Junior Birding Club offers bird fun for kids ages 8 – 12. Email [email protected] to sign up.

Crum Creek Tree PlantingTuesday, April 19 9 am - 1 pm A Private Property in WillistownCome help us protect the streamside ecology of this important creek. Lunch and camaraderie provided. Email [email protected] for details.

Spring Migration Banding BeginsTuesday, April 19 Sunrise to around 11 am Rushton Woods PreserveCome meet Willistown’s most colorful inhabitants up close. To express interest and to receive regular banding schedule updates, email [email protected].

Rushton Farm Carrot Club KickoffThursday, April 285 - 7 pmRushton Woods PreserveFarm fun for CSA member children. Come see what we have in store for the rest of the year. Contact [email protected] for more info.

CRC Creek Week - Stream Clean UpSaturday, April 309 – 11 amKirkwood PreserveHelp us clean up the stream at the Chester Ridley Crum Watersheds Association’s annual stream clean-up. Email [email protected] to sign up.

Junior Birding Club - Eagle Nest ExpeditionDate & location to be announcedCome check out one of several local eagle’s nests. Email [email protected] to sign up.

MaySongbird Banding Open HouseSaturday, May 76 – 10:30 am Rushton Woods Preserve Stop by the banding station to observe the fascinating science of bird banding, learn how the banding station contributes to global bird conservation, and see beautiful migratory birds up close. Email [email protected] to sign up.

Barns & BBQSaturday, May 73 – 10 pmFive Barns in Willistown Tour of five barns followed by a bountiful BBQ. Space is limited, by advance reservation only. More information at wctrust.org.

Plant Sale Saturday & Sunday, May 7- 810 am – 3 pm Rushton FarmEarly vegetable and annual flower seedlings, raspberry canes, and a limited supply of wildflowers and perennials.

Wednesday “Just Show Up” Volunteer Day at Rushton Farm BeginsEvery Wednesday through October beginning Wednesday, May 119 am – 4 pmRushton FarmThis is a great way to get your hands dirty, help the farm, and learn about sustainable agriculture.

Junior Birding Club - Birding by EarSunday, May 15 9:30 – 11:30 am Kirkwood Preserve Enjoy a leisurely stroll through our lovely grassland preserve while tuning your ear to bird songs. Email [email protected] to sign up.

First CSA Pick Up Of The SeasonTuesday, May 312 – 7 pmRushton Farm Now in its ninth year, Rushton Farm CSA members pick up their weekly share of sustainably-grown vegetables on their assigned day, either Tuesdays or Fridays through mid-November. For more info or to get on the CSA member waiting list, contact [email protected].

JuneJunior Birding Club - BioBlitzFriday, June 3 5:30 – 8:30 pm Rushton Woods Preserve Participate in our second bioblitz, and meet real scientists who will be surveying the plant and animal life of the preserve. We’ll do our own surveying and take a ride in the bat mobile at dusk to survey bats! Email [email protected] to sign up.

Junior Birding Club - Purple Martin BandingLate June or early July, date to be announced9 – 11 am The Glen Mills SchoolWatch the banding of hundreds of Purple Martin chicks. Email [email protected] to sign up.

JulyJunior Birding Club - Moth PartyThursday, July 78 – 9:30 pm Rushton Woods PreserveSpend a summer’s eve learning all about moths and surveying species by using blacklights and sugary moth bait painted on trees. Email [email protected] to sign up.

Junior Birding Club - Wildflowers and Watercolor WorkshopWednesday, July 131 – 3 pm 925 Providence Road, Newtown SquareExplore the spectacular wildflower meadow at the Trust’s office, learn about Monarch butterflies and the importance of native plants, and paint with watercolors in the fresh air with a local artist. Email [email protected] to sign up.

Wildflower Walk Thursday, July 214:30 - 7:30 pm Visit three private Willistown properties teeming with wildflower blooms. Space limited - reserve a spot by email to [email protected].

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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Tomato TastingSaturday, July 305 – 7 pmRushton Farm Tomatoes are the stars! Enjoy wine, beer & fabulous tomato preparations from Rushton Farm.

AugustJunior Birding Club - “There Be Dragons”Sunday, August 7 2 – 4 pm Rushton Woods Preserve John Black, Master Naturalist and president of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey, will be presenting his program about dragonflies and then we will find these dragons! Email [email protected] to sign up.

Junior Birding Club - Behind the Scenes Field Trip Monday, August 8 2 – 4 pm Academy of Natural SciencesGo behind the scenes of the home of one of the world’s largest collections of bird specimens. Email [email protected] to sign up.

Tomato GleaningA Saturday in August TBDRushton Farm Help harvest the last tomatoes on the vines before nighttime temperatures ruin their flavor. All produce from the gleaning will be donated to families and individuals in need via West Chester Food Cupboard.

Junior Birding Club - Discover Rushton Mini CampWednesday, August 24 9 am – NoonRushton Woods Preserve Spend half a day exploring the woods and fields, birding and working on the farm harvesting. We’ll also get to meet the honeybees! Email [email protected] to sign up.

Run-A-Muck & Countryside BashSaturday, October 22Kirkwood Preserve2:30 pm – duskYou can Run or Muck (walk) on a beautiful cross-country trail this Fall, and stay for the Countryside Bash! Young, old and canine—all gather in this spectacular setting for a day of running, mucking and raucous fun. There’s nothing like it! Registration at wctrust.org.

Junior Birding Club - Halloween HikeFriday, October 284:30 – 6:30 pmAshbridge PreserveTake a fun haunt through the woods to enjoy the fall leaves, migrant birds and other busy woodland creatures. Email [email protected] to sign up.

November.

Radnor Hunt Pony Club Chase for ConservationSunday, November 6Proceeds from this annual trail ride crossing through miles of Willistown’s open space and protected lands benefit the Trust. www.radnorhuntpc.org

Junior Birding Club - Saw-whet Owl BandingFriday, November 47 – 9 pmRushton Woods PreserveObserve Northern Saw-whet owl banding . These tiny owls travel through our area in the fall in search of ideal overwintering habitat. Email [email protected] to sign up.

SeptemberJunior Birding Club - Nighthawk WatchFriday, September 2 6 – 8 pmHaverford CollegeWatch the skies with expert bird watchers during the height of Common Nighthawk migration for the official count. Email [email protected] to sign up.

Fall Migration Banding BeginsThursday, September 11 Sunrise-early afternoonRushton Woods PreserveCome meet Willistown’s most colorful inhabitants up close. To express interest and to receive regular banding schedule updates, email [email protected].

Fall Songbird Open HouseSaturday, September 176 – 10:30 amRushton Woods PreserveStop by the banding station to observe the fascinating science of bird banding, learn how the banding station contributes to global bird conservation, and see beautiful migrant birds up close. All are welcome, but Junior Bird ing Club members should sign up by emailing [email protected].

October

Radnor Hunt Horse Trials & Pig RoastSaturday, October 8Competition: 8 am – 5 pm Pig Roast: 5 pmRadnor Hunt Pony Club and Radnor Hunt This “horse triathalon” has been taking place in the Radnor Hunt countryside for over 40 years. Proceeds benefit organizations that support the local equestrian community, including Willistown Conservation Trust. More info at www.radnorhuntht.org

Junior Birding Club - Hawk WatchSunday, October 16 2 – 4 pmRose Tree Park, MediaJoin expert hawkwatchers and e-Birders during the height of the fall migration. You’ll learn all about raptor identification and see migrating raptors overhead. Email [email protected] to sign up.

Owl Banding BeginsThursday, October 20Rushton Woods Preserve By reservation only. Email [email protected].

Check wctrust.org for updated calendar.

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The Sycamore SocietyThe Sycamore Society honors individuals and organizations who annually contribute $1,500 or more to the Trust. Gifts listed below include contributions to the Annual Fund, Willistown Countryside Forever capital campaign, and other special gifts from January 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016.

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Mr. and Mrs. Seymour S. Preston IIIThe Quaker City FoundationMr. Kevin T. Ryan and

Dr. Amanda A. RyanTally FoundationMr. and Mrs. Robert E. Turner, Jr.Ms. Lida A. WrightAlejandro and Janine Zozaya

Anonymous (3)Franny and Franny AbbottElizabeth G. AtterburyMr. Thaddeus J. Bartkowski and

Ms. Crystal CrawfordMr. and Mrs. Warren I. ClaytorMr. and Mrs. Charles A. GenuardiGermeshausen FoundationJohn and Janet Haas

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Layden, Jr.The McLean ContributionshipMr. and Mrs. Collin F. McNeilThe Mourning Dove FoundationJoan and John MullenDonna and Bill OliverOtto Haas Charitable TrustThe Pew Charitable Trusts

Anonymous (1)Mr. Timothy B. Barnard and

Ms. Meredyth PattersonMr. and Mrs. L. Clarke BlynnClaneil Foundation, Inc.E. Murdoch Family FoundationDick and Nancy EalesElite Group, LLCMr. and Mrs. James E. GerryMr. Steven C. Graham and

Ms. Christina W. MorinAlice and Peter Hausmann

Karen K. and Thomas B. HelmMr. and Mrs. W. Anthony HitschlerMr. and Mrs. J. David HuckerMr. Francis M. Jennings and

Ms. Terri CappelliKent Lucas Foundation, Inc.Ms. Caroline A. MoranBritt and Janice MurdochMr. and Mrs. Matthew NaylorRadnor Hunt Horse TrialsLang and Marilyn SmithMr. Stephen Sordoni

Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. SpinnerMr. and Mrs. Michael A. StolperMr. and Mrs. John F. StoviakMr. and Mrs. Peter S. StrawbridgeMr. Matthew E. Taylor and

Ms. Francie IngersollMr. Lothar T. Tremmel and Ms.

Kathleen Kane TremmelJames and Bonnie Van AlenVertex Inc. and the Radcliffe FamilyThe Honorable and Mrs. Thomas D. WatkinsDon and Nancy Weaver

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Trust Executive Director Bonnie Van Alen and Chairman Janice Murdoch address guests at the 2015 Sycamore Society gathering. The event was held at the home of Matt and Heather Naylor and was sponsored by Elite Group.

The Annual Fund provides annual operating support for the Trust’s Land Protection, Bird Conservation, Community Farm, and Habitat Restoration Programs.

S I L V E R S Y C A M O R E S ($5,000 to $9,999)

B R O N Z E S Y C A M O R E S ($2,500 to $4,999)

Anonymous (3) Caroline and Olin BelsingerMr. and Mrs. James Bruder Mandy Cabot and Peter Kjellerup Mitchell and Jackie* Davis Mr. and Mrs. George W. Gephart, Jr. Ms. Linda M. Gordon Tucker C. GreshGriffiths Construction, Inc.

The Hamilton Family FoundationMessrs. Hinkle-BrownJohn Milner Architects, Inc. Ms. Susan A. Kokat LL Charitable Trust Mrs. Lawrence E. MacElree Mr. and Mrs. David J. Martinelli Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. McMenamin Merz Family Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Moller Jim and Joan MooreMr. and Mrs. James A. Nolen IV The Reinvestment Fund Mr. and Mrs. Michael Selverian Voya Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Warden Dr. Kathy Zoll and Mr. Joseph C. Zoll

Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bodine Mr. and Mrs. W. Morgan Churchman III Mr. and Mrs. Bryan D. Colket Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Cox Mr. and Mrs. John F. Cozzi Dr. and Mrs. Sanford H. Davne Diamond Ice FoundationDr. Ronald E. DiSimone and Dr. Patricia Ann Torna Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. DiValerio, Jr. Mr. Raymond E. Dombroski and Ms. Colleen J. DeMorat Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gansky GBH Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. GoodDr. Leslie J. Green and Dr. Ethel M. Ziselman Anne and Matt HamiltonBeverly S. HattersleyMr. and Mrs. William T. Howard Mrs. Henry A. JordanMargot and Bob KeithMr. and Mrs.* Jerome R. Keough George KrallMr. Robert Kraut and Ms. Meghan Moran-Kraut Kreischer Miller Mr. and Mrs. Mark T. Ledger Mr. and Mrs. Thompson A. Maher Mr. and Mrs. John B. McGowan, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. McNeil Ms. Lynne MerzMoran Family Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William J. Petrauskas Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Radcliffe Radnor Hunt Pony ClubDr. Donald E. RedMr. and Mrs. Gregory W. Shockley Estate of Sarah B. Stokes Mr. and Mrs. Gerard H. Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. Anson W. H. Taylor III Mr. and Mrs. Stuart A. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. David B. Thayer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Trala, Jr. Mrs. William L. Van Alen, Sr.

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Donor Support

S Y C A M O R E S($1,500 to $2,499)

Anonymous (1) Audi Devon Sandra K. BaldinoBarbara and Richard BarnhartJoanne M. BerwindBetsy and Luke BlockMr. and Mrs. Edwin Borgh, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas S. Briggs Broadacres Trouting AssociationThe Bryn Mawr Trust Company Warren Claytor Architects Credit SuisseMr.and Mrs. Anthony D’Alessandro Mr. and Mrs. James M. D’Arcy Mr. and Mrs. James M. Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Emery W. DavisElizabeth Prince de RamelColleen M. Del MonteCarol and J.R. DelichMr. and Mrs. John H. Donaldson Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Duprey Ms. Ann Ercolani and Mr. Drew Conboy Mr. Michael P. Erdman Lynn and Steve FlynnDr. Kimberley H. Galligher and Mr. Russell T. Galligher Mr. Brook Gardner and Ms. Jodi SpraginsMr. and Mrs. Edmund Goll Mr. and Mrs. Dale D. Goodman Kat and Steve GordDick and Nancy KlavansDr. George T. Graham and Ms. Suzanne M. Roth

Ms. Yolanda M. Gray Dr. Stephen Gross and Karen GrossMs. Charlotte Hamilton Dorrance H. HamiltonMr. and Mrs. Nathaniel P. Hamilton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley HardinPhilip J. and Elizabeth A. HarveyMr. Scott T. Hattersley The Herr FamilyMr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hofmann Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Holloway James Brown Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Mr. Bradford F. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Anthony C. Keane Mr. and Mrs. James Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kenworthy III Mr. and Mrs. Karl M. Kyriss Ms. Catherine LaFarge Mr. and Mrs. D. Christopher Le Vine Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Leaman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Leisenring Dr. and Mrs. N. Blair LeRoy Ian and Mary MacKinnonJohn and Melissa McGlinnMrs. Wendy McLean Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. McNeely Mrs. Anne G. Moran Mr. and Mrs. Ranney R. Moran Mr. Bruce R. Morgan and Dr. Cynthia Graves Mr. and Mrs. John J. Nesbitt IIIMr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Newbold IV C. Warren and Sandra OrmerodMr. Lance Piecoro Ranieri & Kerns Associates, LLC

Mr. and Mrs. David W. Rawson Reed Smith LLP Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rorer Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Rorer The Rorer Foundation Ms. Sarah Sanz Christa and Calvin W. SchmidtMr. and Mrs. Karl R. Schoettle, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick T. Seving III Shreiner Tree CareMr. M. Night and Dr. Bhavna ShyamalanMr. and Mrs. John A. Simkiss, Jr. The Simkiss Family Foundation Julie and Robert SpahrSpurlino Family Foundation, a fund of the Chester County Community FoundationEdward and Elizabeth StoneMr. and Mrs. Steven L. Strawbridge Mr. and Mrs. Dylan Supina Eric and Susan SwansonMr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Swope Dr. Sharon Taylor and Mr. Joe CannonMr. Gary M. TocciMr. and Mrs. Cary W. Toner Mr. and Mrs. James L. Van Alen, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Van Alen Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Vincent Ted and Susan WentzWhite Horse Village Margaret and Tom WhitfordMr. and Mrs. Jerold T. Wright Ms. Carolyn J. Wukitch and Mr. Anthony McCarley

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We are grateful for the following donors who have generously supported the Trust’s conservation efforts from January 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016.

LEFT: By getting people out on the land in myriad ways, the Trust hopes to build a deeper appreciation for Willistown’s open spaces. Last September, over 500 people enjoyed the glorious countryside and Run-a-Muck trail.

Ordinary People. Extraordinary Impact.

Legacy SocietyW I L L I S T OW N CONSERVATION TRUST

“As volunteers, we’ve seen firsthand how every contribution makes a difference. That’s why we decided to include Willistown Conservation Trust in our will.” -Fritz and Christine Seving, Run-a-Muck Co-Chairs 2009-2015

Please consider joining the Legacy Society by adding some simple bequest language to your will, or make Willistown Conservation Trust a beneficiary of your life insurance or retirement plan.

For more information contact Laura de Ramel at (610)353-2562, ext. 21.

CONSERVATIONISTS ($1,000 to $1,499) A.K. Fencing Barnard, Mezzanotte, Pinnie and Seelaus, LLP The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Co. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde D. Beers Carroll Boylan-LewisBryn Mawr Landscaping Co. Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Campbell, Jr. Ms. Isabel McHenry Clay Mr. and Mrs. Tristram C. Colket, Jr. Comcast CorporationDr. and Mrs. Robert Corrato Country Properties Mr. and Mrs. Craig W. Cullen, Jr. Michael E. and Elizabeth S. DrummondGardner/Fox Associates, Inc. GreenWeaver Landscapes, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Hurley III Mr. and Mrs. Joel S. Lawson Ms. Victoria B. Mars and Mr. David R. Spina John and Nima MarshMcCausland Keen & Buckman Jay and Mary McElroyDr. F. Arthur McMorris and Dr. Joanna Balcarek McMorris Orion General Contractors, Inc.Ms. Lili Pew Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Roach, Jr. Saul Ewing, LLPMark D. Slouf Custom Building and DesignMr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Strawbridge Joseph and Cathy SwiftDr. and Mrs. Robert B. Taggart Mr. Charles F. Van Doren Mrs. William G. Warden III Peter Zimmerman Architects

NATURALISTS($500 TO $999)Anonymous (3) Altus Partners Arader Tree and LandscapeBenner & Sons Painting and WallcoveringBlue Water Properties, LLC Mr. Peter J. Bohn and Ms. Alexandra B. Hettinger Catherwood FoundationMr. and Mrs. Franklin P. ConlanMr. and Mrs. Paolo P. Costa Countryside Consulting Robin and Alan Crawford IIIMr. and Mrs. William O. Daggett, Jr. Ms. Laura de Ramel Dr. and Mrs. John R. S. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Matthew FunchionMr. and Mrs. James E. Gibson Mr. and Mrs. James E. Gowen II Mr. and Mrs. Perry C. Gresh

Jeff and Diane GroffMr. and Mrs. Harry C. Groome III Mr. and Mrs. William R. Hartman, Sr. Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey P. Heft Inspire Energy Mr. and Mrs. Terence Jarman Dr. Keith and Kim KennedyMartha and Doug KingMr. and Mrs. David M. Knight Mrs. Anne D. Koffey Jim and Judy Milne

Jay and Nancy MossmanMr. and Mrs. Peter A. Nagy Oliver Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & ElectricalMrs. Keith M. Pension Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Prichard Mr. and Mrs. George F. Rubin Ms. Missy Schwartz, Berkshire Hathaway/Fox & Roach RealtorMr. and Mrs. Nathan G. Schwartz Alice and David SharpMr. and Mrs. Eric Snyder

Mr. and Mrs. Jack M. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Torpey, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Alexander S. Van Alen The Vanguard Group FoundationMr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Walsh Lee and Bill WardenWeeds, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wein Mr. and Mrs. Randolph N. Wentworth Josephine and Henry Winsor Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Zimmerman

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STEWARDS($250 to $499) Anonymous (4) Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson The Bank of New York Mellon Community PartnershipDr. and Mrs. Joseph Bellanca Mr. and Mrs. James Brecker Dr. and Mrs. Steven W. Breecker Mr. and Mrs. W. Thacher Brown Mr. and Mrs. Christian Bullitt, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Ronald P. CicconeSandy CollinsJohn and Rosemary DiederichSallie and Saunders DixonMrs. Elisabeth Gula DuffyDebbie Somers Eichman and John EichmanMr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Elko Mr. and Mrs. John Familetti Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Gilpin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hahn Meg and Chris HardestyMr. James Heath and Ms. Akiko Mitsui Ms. Caroline Hicks Mr. Thomas P. Hogan, Jr. and Ms. Victoria E. Silbey Mr. and Mrs. A. Dunham Hollister, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Huston Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Jones Ms. Charlene W. Kenworthy The Ladenheim FamilyMr. and Mrs. Rudolf L. Laveran

Karen P. LenkerTim LewisMs. Mary E. MacLachlan Ms. Jacqueline Badger Mars Mr. Ralph W. Marsh Mrs. Gwynne G. McDevitt Mr. and Mrs. Wade L. McDevittMr. and Mrs. Patrick McGovern Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. McKenna, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Carl G. Morgan Janneke Seton NeilsonMr. and Mrs. James A. Nolen III Mr. and Mrs. Steven Oblack Mr. and Mrs. James Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Paul Bob and Susan PeckMrs. Eleanor R. Peterson Ms. Ruth H. Pike Mr. and Mrs. Dale A. Pope Ms. Megan Quigley and Mr. Eric Gill Dr. Robert A. Ruggiero, Jr. and Dr. Mary C. Penrod Ruggiero Ms. Anne Satterthwaite John and Fay SnyderMr. and Mrs. RJ Stedman Mr. and Mrs. Morris W. Stroud Mr. James K. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Justin N. Thompson Walter J. Cook Jeweler, Inc. The Weeders Mr. George A. Weymouth

PROTECTORS($100 to $249) Anonymous (8) Mr. and Mrs. E. Page Allinson Ardrossan Beagles, Inc.Ms. Laurie M. Bachman Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey E. Baena Mr. and Mrs. Keith Banks Ms. Lydia Bartholomew Mr. and Mrs. R. Gregory Barton Mr. and Mrs. James L. Beam Mr. and Mrs. Mark H. Bedwell Dr. and Mrs. Michael P. Bibbo Mr. Rodger A. Bovenkerk Mr. and Mrs. Scott Boyance Ms. Elaine Brody Dr. A. Michael Broennle Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Brotzge Mr. and Mrs. Angelo A. Brutico, Jr. Henry and Martha BryansBryn Mawr HospitalMr. and Mrs. George A. Buckland Michael and Linda BurgDr. and Mrs. Barry H. BurkhardtMr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Carpender Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Carpenter, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Caspar Mr. and Mrs. George Cauffman III Ilene Chester and Frank TobinMr. and Mrs. Sydney P. Clark, Jr. Mrs. Patricia ClementJackie and Tom CobbHelen and Eric Corkhill

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas R. Corrigan Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cortese Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Coulston Mr. and Mrs. William H. Cranney Mrs. Alan Crawford, Jr. * Vince and Kali CurranMr. and Mrs. John S. Custer, Jr. Ron D’AngeliMr. and Mrs. Charles H. Davis Drs. Paul and Caroline DavisMr. and Mrs. Robert C. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Clarence de Armond III Mr. and Mrs. C. Frederick de Long, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. William M. Diehl Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Diliberto Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Dolan Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Dowling Mr. and Mrs. Ford B. Draper, Jr.Ms. Lisa Dudash and Mr. John P. Forde Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Duffy Mrs. Maureen A. Ebel Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Ebmeyer Mr. Thomas J. Farrell III and Ms. Alison D. Ogelsby Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Fastuca Jody and Alan FittsMr. and Mrs. Andrew Flaherty Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm E. Flint Mr. Edward D. Frank II and Ms. Susan G. Lea Dr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Frazier Ms. Patricia M. Gallagher

Willistown Conservation Trust was recently awarded an $8,000 grant by the Voya Foundation for its “Rushton 360” educational field trips. These three-hour tours of Rushton Woods Preserve introduce students in grades K-12 to key concepts in conservation biology and agroecology. The grade-appropriate curriculum supplements students in-class science instruction with experiential learning, direct observation of scientific concepts in a natural setting and exposure to field science as a career. Last year, the Trust welcomed over a dozen schools. This generous funding from Voya will not only support a continuation of Rushton 360, it will enable us to provide much-needed transportation for school groups from under-resourced communities. We are grateful to Voya for their support—not only through this grant, but through the over 100 volunteer hours Voya employees have donated to the Trust. So, if you see a hard-working Voya volunteer weeding in Henry’s Garden or caging trees at Kirkwood, please take a minute and say “Thanks!”

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The Gardeners Ms. Elizabeth B. Gaskill Germantown Academy Mr. and Mrs. Dixon F. Gillis Girl Scout Brownie Troop 4996Dr.* and Mrs. George F. Gowen Mr. and Mrs. K. David Graham Mr. and Mrs. James A. Grant, Sr. Green Valleys Association of Southeastern PA, Inc. Richard and Kathleen HaganAndrea Hanaway, MDMrs. John A. Harris IV Mr. and Mrs. John R. Hass Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hauler The Haverford Trust CompanyMs. Hannah L. Henderson Mrs. Carol Henn Mr. and Mrs. James R. Holt, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Houder Ms. Eleanor K. Ingersoll Ms. Melissa Kessler Ingersoll Mr. and Mrs. G. James Jarratt III Johnson & Johnson Mrs. Hugh McBee Johnston III Juniper Networks Foundation Fund Mr. William M. Keyser Ms. Lucy M. Kiziuk George and Nicola KnoellMs. Margaret Kramer Mr. and Mrs. W. Mifflin Large, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Latyak Mr. and Mrs. David P. Lavins Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Lawler Mr. and Mrs. Dana Thompson LerchLincoln Financial Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John F. Link Nick and Cass LudingtonJoan W. MackieDr. and Mrs. W. Steven Mark Mr. Harv W. Martens and Ms. Janet Querner Mr. and Mrs. David F. Martin Miss Deborah Anne MathesMs. Marianne R. McClatchy Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McDermott Mr. and Mrs. George J. McHugh IV Ms. Barbara McIlvaine Smith Ms. Katherine D. McKennaMcKinsey & Co.Mr. James Meehan Mr. and Mrs. Louis Megosh Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P. Miller Mr. and Mrs. John D. MilnerMondrian Investment Partners, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Moser, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mostardi Anne and Gary MurphyMs. Diane Murray Ms. Shirley M. Murray Judi MyersThe National Bank of Malvern The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware Maria V. NelsonJim and Kayo NolanGulia and Akpo OmeneMs. Diana S. Oppenlander Mr. Andrew A. Orr, Jr. and Ms. Elizabeth Evert Orr Mr. and Mrs. Martin R. Page Laura Sauer Palmer and David PalmerMrs. Stephen Pearson Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Pesthy Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Plourde

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The Radnor Hunt Horse Trials highlights our conserved lands with its beautiful cross country course. The horse competition continues a 40-year tradition of eventing at Radnor Hunt, and has donated over $40,000 to the Trust’s land conservation programs since 2009.

Mr. and Mrs. David V. Prevost Mr. Jeff Price and Ms. Avery Rome Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Radano Radnor Hunt Race Committee Mrs. Annis Lee Reeves Cliff and Rita RevesMr. David G. Rogers and Ms. S. Faye Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Rohr Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. RugenDr. and Mrs. Timothy D. Schaeffer Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Schellenger Mr. Douglas Schroer and Ms. Alicia Keough Schroer Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Schwab Mr. Edgar Scott, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. David R. Shaman Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Shiles Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Slack Mr. Andrew Smith Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Sidney V. Smith, Jr. Cathy and Jim StaplesDr. and Mrs. Larry A. Sternson The Strange FamilyMr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Tankel Ms. Mary Ann Thomas Mr. and Mrs. James J. Tornetta Ms. Barbara S. Tower Mr. and Mrs. Peter Townsend Ms. Paige Turner and Mr. James Sargent, Jr.

RADNOR HUNT HORSE TRIALS SUPPORTS THE TRUST

W. Scott TuttleMr. and Mrs. Michael E. Tyler Ms. Carol A. Verhake Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Waitneight Washburn Family Foundation Mr. David E. Watt Mr. and Mrs. William Y. Webb Mr. and Mrs. David R. Wilmerding, Jr. Colonel and Mrs. Robert B. Wiltshire Ms. Madeline Winter Ms. Olivia Winter Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Wood Mr. George C. Wood Ms. Sally Ann Wood Mr. Minturn T. Wright III Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Zungailia

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LEFT: Over 100 riders enjoyed Willistown’s trails that crossed hundreds of acres of protected lands at the 2015 Radnor Hunt Pony Club Chase for Conservation. The Chase raised $2,500 for the Trust’s land preservation programs.

FRIENDS(up to $99) Anonymous (1) Sherrill Alexander and Ron RutkowkskiAmazonSmile Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Baker III Mr. Timothy M. Beadle Ms. Elizabeth Beckett and Mr. Thomas K. Beckett Debbie Beer and Adrian BinnsMs. Katherine Bennett Mr. Peter A. Bergson Drs. Thomas and Melanie Boerner Mr. and Mrs. L. Steuart Brown, Jr. Ms. Laura Burgess Mr. and Mrs. William T. Burns Ms. Susan C. Butterworth Mr. and Mrs. Nick Caniglia Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Cantlin Mrs. James T. Carson Mr. and Mrs. John C. Casey Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cassidy Mr. D. Hughes Cauffman Ms. Karen A. Celia Ms. Jonna D. Coachman Mr. Lloyd Cole Dr. and Mrs. James B. Congdon Mr. and Mrs. Anthony S. Conlon Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Cooker Mr. Christopher B. Cryer Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. DiPasqua Ms. Bernadette M. Downey The Episcopal Academy Mrs. Virginia G. Fanfera Mr. and Mrs. Anthony L. Fernandes Mr. and Mrs. Theodore M. Fetterman Mr. and Mrs. Brian G. Field Mr. and Mrs. Alan C. FittsDona and Thomas FoersterMr. and Mrs. Keith Fox Ms. Mary French John and Suzanne GaadtMrs. Diana T. Garson Ms. Glenna F. Geiger Mrs. Emmely Gideon Dr. and Mrs. Edward F. Gilardi GlaxoSmithKline Ms. Louise B. Griffiths

Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Groux, Jr. Mr. Carl J. Grunwald Ms. Nanette Guida Mr. Les E. Haggett and Ms. Tara L. Gibbons Ms. Deborah Hamilton Paul Nigel Harris, Harrowood BooksDr. Frank S. Harrison, Jr. John and Linda V. HicksMr. and Mrs. Clifford J. HolgrenMr. and Mrs. Robert M. Howard Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Iams Mr. and Mrs. Francis B. Jacobs II Bruce and Lauren JamesMs. Abigail Jefferies Beth E. JohnsonMs. Kelly Johnson and Mr. Jim Coyne Mr. William P. Johnson and Ms. Rosemary Holt Wilson Mr. and Mrs. R. Merl Jones, Jr. JPMorgan Chase Foundation Mrs. D. Scott Kelley Dr. David M. Kenosian Ms. Marjorie P. Kinkead Ms. Joanne E. Kostick Mr. and Mrs. John Lear Mr. Ken Leister Mr. Donald R. Levan Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Lo Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. MacDonnellMr. Karl A. Malessa Mrs. Lee McIlvaine Manonian and Mr. Simon D. Manonian Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. McAdooMr. and Mrs. Thomas B. McDonough Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. McHugh Ms. Florianne G. Meldrum Ms. Judith Mendelsohn Mr. William J. Miller Ms. Rachael Milne Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mowday Mr. and Mrs. Britton Murdoch John Odell and Maryanne BuschiniMs. Cecelia Oswald Mr. Dai Pengcheng Barbara PettinosMr. and Mrs. Leonard B. Randolph Mrs. A. Lee Reeser Ms. Barbara J. Rhoads Mr. and Mrs. J. Permar Richards III

Mr. Todd W. Richards Dr. Mark A. Saks and Dr. Emily K. Saks Ms. Karen Satterthwaithe Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sayer George and Dede ShaferMr. and Mrs. Keven Shanahan Frances and Keith SharkanMr. and Mrs. John M. Skrocki Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spear Mr. and Mrs. Timothy C. Stapf Jo Ann and David StephensMs. Marian A. Stevens Mr. Walter Stewart Edward J. Swager IIIMrs. Edmund Thayer, Jr. Craig and Judy ThomasMr. Christopher N. Thorpe Ms. Kristin Trueblood Bruce and Caron UlmerMr. and Mrs. Peter Unger Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Warner Mr. and Mrs. Hugh D. Willig Lawrence and Elizabeth WilsonMrs. Charles Zeien CORPORATE, FOUNDATIONS, and MATCHING GIFTSAmazonSmile FoundationThe Bank of New York Mellon Community PartnershipCatherwood FoundationClaneil Foundation, Inc.Comcast Corporation Diamond Ice FoundationGBH FoundationGermeshausen FoundationGlaxoSmithKlineOtto Haas Charitable TrustHamilton Family FoundationJohnson & Johnson JPMorgan Chase Foundation Juniper Networks Foundation FundKent Lucas FoundationLL Charitable TrustLincoln Financial Foundation McLean ContributionshipMcKinsey & Co.Merz Family FoundationMondrian Investment Partners, Inc.E. Murdoch Family FoundationMoran Family Charitable Foundation

Mourning Dove FoundationOtto Haas Charitable TrustThe Pew Charitable TrustsQuaker City FoundationThe Reinvestment FundRorer FoundationThe Simkiss Family FoundationTally FoundationVanguard Group Foundation Vertex Inc.Voya Foundation Washburn Family Foundation

MEMORIAL GIFTS

In memory of Dr. George F. Gowen Ms. Hannah L. Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. McAdooMrs. Stephen Pearson George and Dede ShaferJames and Bonnie Van AlenMr. and Mrs. Duncan W. Van DusenMr. and Mrs. Charles R. Wood

In memory of R. James MacaleerMrs. Carol Henn

In memory of Frances PetrauskasMs. Laurie Bachman

In memory of Nancy Taylor SmithDr. Sharon Taylor and Mr. Joe Cannon

In memory of Marilyn Taylor Anonymous (3) Franny and Franny AbbottMr. and Mrs. Charles P. Baker III Mr. and Mrs. Mark H. Bedwell Mr. and Mrs. John C. Casey Mr. and Mrs. Sydney P. Clark, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Corkhill IIIMr. and Mrs. Stephen A. DiPasqua Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Duprey Mr. Brook Gardner and Ms. Jodi SpraginsMrs. Emmely Gideon Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Gilpin, Jr. Ms. Louise B. Griffiths Beverly S. HattersleyThe Haverford Trust CompanyThe Herr FamilyMs. Caroline Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Holgren Mr. and Mrs. A. Dunham Hollister, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Terence Jarman Mr. and Mrs. G. James Jarratt III Mr. William P. Johnson and Ms. Rosemary Holt WilsonMrs. D. Scott Kelley Mr. William M. Keyser Dick and Nancy KlavansMr. and Mrs. W. Mifflin Large, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Lo Mrs. Lee McIlvaine Manonian and Mr. Simon D. ManonianMrs. Gwynne G. McDevitt Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. McKenna, Jr. Ms. Florianne G. Meldrum Britt and Janice MurdochMs. Diane Murray Ms. Shirley M. Murray

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TRIBUTES and SPECIAL GIFTS

In Honor of Caroline and Olin BelsingerMs. Charlene W. Kenworthy

In Honor of Bryan and Jayme Colket and Bonnie Van AlenMs. Lili Pew

In Honor of Tony and Lynn HitschlerAndrea Gilbert, President, and friends from Bryn Mawr Hospital

In Honor of Susan A. KokatMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Duffy

In honor of and as a Christmas gift for her father, Stephen McKenna Ms. Katherine D. McKenna

In honor of Britt Murdoch’s generosityMr. and Mrs. George F. Rubin

In honor of Janice and Britt MurdochMs. Laurie M. Bachman

BIRD CONSERVATION PROGRAM Germantown AcademyGreen Valleys Association of Southeastern PA, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Houder Ms. Lucy M. Kiziuk Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Leaman, Jr. Ms. Cecelia Oswald Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Radcliffe Cathy and Jim StaplesMr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Tankel White Horse Village

COMMUNITY FARM PROGRAMGBH Foundation Mr. Scott T. HattersleyMr. and Mrs. Charlie Houder Mr. and Mrs. Thompson A. Maher Cathy and Jim StaplesWhite Horse Village

EASEMENT FUND Dr. Kimberley H. Galligher and Mr. Russell T. Galligher Ms. Caroline A. Moran

Mr. Lothar T. Tremmel and Ms. Kathleen Kane Tremmel

HENRY’s GARDENMrs. Henry A. Jordan

INTERNSHIP FUNDMs. Karen A. Celia Mr. and Mrs. Warren I. Claytor Dr. and Mrs. Robert Corrato Mr. and Mrs. Clarence de Armond III Mr. Raymond E. Dombroski and Ms. Colleen J. DeMoratDick and Nancy EalesThe Episcopal Academy Mr. Steven C. Graham and Ms. Christina W. MorinAlice and Peter HausmannMessrs. Hinkle-BrownMr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Layden Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Leaman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David J. Martinelli Mr. and Mrs. John B.McGowan, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Carl G. Morgan Britt and Janice MurdochMr. and Mrs. Peter A. Nagy Donna and Bill OliverMr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Paul Mr. and Mrs. William J. Petrauskas Ms. Sarah SanzMr. and Mrs. Michael Selverian Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Slack Eric and Susan SwansonMr. and Mrs. James L. Van Alen II Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Van Alen

LAND PROTECTIONMs. Lynn Merz

MOTUS FUND Mandy Cabot and Peter KjellerupIan and Mary MacKinnonJim and Joan MooreJames and Bonnie Van Alen

TRAIL FUND Sandy Collins The Quaker City Foundation

BENEFICIARY INCOMEAmazonSmile FoundationWalter J. Cook Jeweler, Inc.The Episcopal Academy, Gifts for Greater Good Radnor Hunt Horse TrialsRadnor Hunt Pony Club’s Chase for Conservation

EVENTS 2015 Barns & BBQ Barn HostsEsther and Paul Gansky Historic Sugartown Margot and Bob KeithDonna and Bill OliverSusan and Tom PaulRadnor Hunt & Kennels

Barns & BBQ Co-Chairs Leanne and Rob McMenamin Holly and John Stoviak Carolyn and Bob Turner

Presenting Sponsors Griffiths Construction, Inc. John Milner Architects, Inc.

Auction SupportersBrushwood StableSamuel T. Freeman, Freeman’s

Auctioneers and AppraisersSarah HutchinRob and Leanne McMenaminSage Catering and Chef Greg ShockleyTerence Decker, Old Oak Tree Landscaping & SawmillMichael WalshWCT Bird Conservation Program staffWCT Community Farm Program staffDon Wilkins

Twice-Nice Combined Event SponsorsAK Fencing LLCBryn Mawr Landscaping CompanyBryn Mawr Trust CompanyCountry Properties BHHSCredit SuisseGreenWeaver Landscapes, LLCJames Brown Plumbing Heating & Air ConditioningKreischer MillerMark D. Slouf Custom Building & DesignMcCausland Keen & BuckmanOrion General Contractors, Inc.Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsRanieri & Kerns Assoc., LLCSaul EwingShreiner Tree CareSycamore Racing LLCWarren Claytor Architects, Inc.White Horse Village

2015 Run-a-Muck HostsEsther and Paul Gansky

Run-a-Muck Co-Chairs Catharine and Gary Cox Susan KokatChristine and Fritz Seving Jody and Dale Vandegrift

Country Supper SponsorBrushwood Stable

Band Sponsor Kreischer Miller

Race Trail Sponsor Audi Devon

Climbing Wall Sponsor Reed Smith, LLP

Finish Line Sponsor Catharine and Gary Cox

Major Muckety-Muck SponsorsBarnard, Mezzanotte, Pinnie & Seelaus, LLPBartlett Tree ExpertsBryn Mawr Trust CompanyCredit SuisseGardner/Fox AssociatesJames Brown Plumbing Heating & Air ConditioningOn Point FarmRanieri & Kerns Assoc., LLCShreiner Tree CareWarren Claytor Architects, Inc.

Muckety-Muck SponsorsAK Fencing, LLCAltus Partners, Inc.Arader Tree Service Benner & Sons BHHS Fox & RoachBlue Water HomeBryn Mawr Landscaping CompanyCountry Properties BHHS

Countryside Consulting, Inc.Elite GroupGreenWeaver Landscapes, LLCHawthorn, PNC Family WealthInspire EnergyMark D. Slouf Custom Building & DesignMcCausland Keen & BuckmanOliver Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & ElectricalOrion General Contractors, Inc.Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsSaul EwingSycamore Racing, LLCWEEDS, Inc White Horse Village Retirement Community

Sycamore Society Party Hosts Matt and Heather Naylor

Sycamore Society Sponsor Elite Group, LLC

EVENT PATRONS Anonymous (3) Mr. Timothy B. Barnard and Ms. Meredyth Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Clyde D. Beers Joanne M. BerwindBetsy and Luke BlockCarroll Boylan-LewisMr. and Mrs. James Bruder Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Carpender Mr. and Mrs. Bryan D. Colket Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Cooker Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Cox Mr. and Mrs. Craig W. Cullen, Jr. Mr. Mitchell R. Davis and Ms. Jackie Himmeleich Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Duprey Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Ebmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gansky Mr. Brook Gardner and Ms. Jodi SpraginsGirl Scout Brownie Troop 4996Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. GoodMs. Yolanda M. Gray Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Groome III Dorrance H. HamiltonMr.and Mrs. Nathaniel P. Hamilton, Jr. The Hamilton Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley HardinAlice and Peter HausmannMessrs. Hinkle-BrownMr. and Mrs. W. Anthony Hitschler Mr. and Mrs. J. David Hucker Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Hurley III Mr. Francis M. Jennings and Ms. Terri Cappelli Mr. and Mrs. Anthony C. Keane Kent Lucas FoundationMrs. Anne D. Koffey Ms. Susan A. Kokat Mr. and Mrs. D. Christopher Le Vine Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Leaman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson A. Maher Mr. and Mrs. Wade L. McDevittMr. and Mrs. John B. McGowan, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. McMenamin Ms. Caroline A. Moran Mr. and Mrs. John Joseph Mullen Britt and Janice MurdochAnne and Gary MurphyMr. and Mrs. Peter A. Nagy Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nolen IV Mrs. Keith M. Pension Mr. and Mrs. William J. Petrauskas

Ms. Diana S. Oppenlander Mr. and Mrs. Seymour S. Preston III Radnor Hunt Race CommitteeMr. and Mrs. Richard L. Schwab Mr. Walter Stewart James and Bonnie Van Alen Ms. Carol A. Verhake Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Waitneight

In memory of Anson and Marilyn Taylor Ms. Isabel McHenry Clay Debbie Somers Eichman and John Eichman

In memory of Elizabeth K. Van AlenTucker C. GreshMs. Deborah Hamilton Ms. Eleanor K. Ingersoll Mr. and Mrs Edward W. Leisenring Mr. Edgar Scott, Jr. Mr. Matthew E. Taylor and Ms. Francie IngersollJames and Bonnie Van Alen

In memory of her parents, Lou and Barbara Washburn Ms. Elizabeth Pesce on behalf of the Washburn Family Foundation

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Abington Friends School Abington, PA

Germantown Academy Rosemont, PA

Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter SchoolPhiladelphia, PA

Cheyney UniversityCheyney, PA

Drexel University, Ornithology ProgramPhiladelphia, PA

Episcopal AcademyNewtown Square, PA

Germantown Academy Philadelphia, PA

Harriton High SchoolBryn Mawr, PA

Haverford High SchoolHavertown, PA

Mighty Writers Philadelphia, PA

Open Connections Newtown Square, PA

Widener University Osher Lifelong Learning InstituteExton, PAUniversity of PennsylvaniaMaster of Environmental Studies ProgramPhiladelphia, PA

University of PennsylvaniaDepartment of Landscape ArchitecturePhiladelphia, PA

The Shipley SchoolBryn Mawr, PA

Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA

Westtown SchoolWest Chester, PA

Westtown- Thornbury Elementary SchoolWest Chester, PA

Young Scholars Charter SchoolPhiladelphia, PA

The Trust’s education programs serve more than 900 individuals, including 500 schoolchildren, each year. Whether it's working with urban youth, suburban school children, or graduate level university students, the Trust uses the protected Willistown countryside as an outdoor classroom for students of all ages and backgrounds.

EDUCATION AT THE TRUSTPartnership Schools and Programs

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Plourde Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Radcliffe Mr. Kevin T. Ryan and Dr. Amanda A. Ryan Mr. Douglas Schroer and Ms. Alicia Keough SchroerMr. and Mrs. Frederick T. Seving III Mr. Stephen Sordoni Mr. and Mrs. Timothy C. Stapf Mr. and Mrs. John F. Stoviak Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. Strawbridge Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Strawbridge Mr. and Mrs. Gerard H. Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. Stuart A. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Turner, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Van Alen II Mrs. William L. Van Alen, Sr.

TRAILS TEAM UPDATECLEARING THE WAYThe Willistown Conservation Trust Trails Team has made great progress on several significant improvement projects through the relatively mild autumn and winter months, thanks to the leadership of Trails Team Chair Barbara Vincent and the help of volunteers and a few skilled contractors. A stream crossing project near Rushton Woods Preserve and footing improvements along a section of trail near the Willistown Friends Meeting were accomplished, thanks to generous funding from the Radnor Hounds Foundation and Sandy Collins. A new Radnor Hunt to Rushton Woods Preserve bridle path was created on the north and south sides of Goshen Roads. Improvements were made to the heavily used Radnor to “square field” trail, clearing invasive vines and opening a new path above a permanently wet area. Near White Manor Country Club, thickets of vines were cleared and a portion of stone wall was opened to provide a new, safer trail on the east side of heavily-traveled Providence Road. Further west on Providence Road, a new bridle path was created on the south side of the road, relocating the trail away from the road to provide a safer path.

If you’d like to help the Trails Team with improvement projects,

contact [email protected].

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ABOVE: A new stream crossing near RushtonWoods Preserve and the Willistown Friends Meeting house has been created thanks to funding from the Radnor Hounds Foundation and Sandy Collins.

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This list may be incomplete. Please forgive any omissions or errors.

Our sincere thanks to the following individuals who offered their time andtalents to help the Trust. List reflects volunteer activities between January 1, 2015 and February 29, 2016.

volunteersINTERNS AND CONSERVATION

ASSOCIATESTodd Alleger Bracken BrownDenise EckerAlison FettermanJustin HodenJared IngersollMichael McGrawDanielle Smith

VOLUNTEERS Franny and Franny AbbottDan AllardTodd AllegerCyndi and Edgar AndrewsGeorge Armistead Tim Barnard and Meredyth Patterson Lindsay BarrowKathryn BartlingCaroline BeebeDebbie BeerJoanne M. BerwindJohn BlackBarb and Clarke BlynnJennifer BraxtonBrianna BrighamLinda BrookBracken BrownMaripeg and James BruderMartha BryansAlice and Christian BullittLaura BurgessSteve BurgessBrian ByrnesValerie CalhounPaula and Tim CallahanBob and Kathy CampbellTerri CappelliKatie and Jonnie CharlsonIlene ChesterMeta ChristaldiJolie ChylakCaroline and Warren ClaytorPinar CohenJayme and Bryan ColketMike CollSandy CollinsTracey CostelloCatharine and Gary CoxRobin and Alan Crawford IIIOlenia CzerwoniakCarolyn Ann DavisChase and Shannon DavisJohn Dean Sonny DeanSarah DeutschBryn DevineJames DickinsonEva Dillon-RutledgeAmanda Dunbar

Olivia DuranDick and Nancy EalesMaureen Ebel Kaitlyn EmeryEpiscopal Academy Community Service GroupsKate and Benjamin EtheringtonColleen FarrellRich and Kate FarrowAlison and Andy FettermanMeredith FettersEmily FisherKatie FlaumerChristine and Tom FogaJohn FordeSam and Tracey FreemanDale FrensStephanie FullerRuss GalligherEsther and Paul GanskyAdriana GarciaBrook GardnerPooh GephartElaine GilmartinGirl Scout Brownie Troop 4996 Girl Scout Cadette Troop 482Jean and Rob GoodKat and Steve GordDavid GroffLyn GroomeCarl GrunwaldJames GowenLouis HahnAndi Hanaway Andrea and David HerrJanet and John HamShaina and Nat Hamilton, Jr.John and Elyse HanlonMeg HardestyMeg HaulerAlice and Peter HausmannAzeez and Erika HayneAndrea and David HerrErin and Frank HerzMark HetzelLynn and Tony HitschlerLyn and Bill HowardBeth and David HuckerJoseph C. HudsonMary HundtSarah HutchinKimberly Hynes Sarah and Jason IngleOlga and Frederic JacksonTorben JenkKristen JohnsonSheryl JohnsonPatsy JonesAlex KeaneTony and Kari KeaneMargot and Bob Keith

Denis and Andy KernsKim and Keith Kennedy Susan KokatHeather KostickJoanne KostickGeorge KrallOlivia KramerRobert LangeSally and Joe Layden, Jr. Ann and Mark Ledger Jonathan Lee Ted LeisenringLinda and Blair LeRoy Pam LewisBob MacDonnellJennifer and Todd MacFarlaneMary and Stephan MacLachlanJen Matlack Shawn McClellanDoris McGovernStephanie and John McGowan, Jr.Michael J. McGrawGina and Chris McHughLeanne and Rob McMenaminDr. F. Arthur McMorrisNia and Collin McNeilHolly MerkerJennifer and Chris MollerChuck MooreCaroline MoranElizabeth MoranJill and Brian MuckJanice and Britt MurdochPete and Pam NagyHeather and Matt NaylorArthur and Douglass NewboldMargaret Ann and Jim NolenDonna and Bill OliverEmily OstrowTim OwenMartin R. PageCarol PalmaccioEdith ParnumLaura Patterson Susie and Tom PaulGeorge PeckhamSandie Perkowski-SutherlandMolly Peterson Karen and Skip PetrauskasStephany Phelps Ian PutmanCarrie and Topper RayThomas A. ReevesHeather ReifferTodd RichardsAvery Rome Michael C. RosengartenDiane and Bob RoskampJoe and Cathy Russo

Amanda and Kevin RyanAnne SatterthwaiteCynthia ScheelerKatie and Karl Schoettle, Jr.Elaine ScottAlice SeveraidChristine and Fritz Seving Edwin Shafer, Jr.Jessica ShahanSteve Shapiro Shipley School Community Service GroupShipley School Senior InternsRichard ShorrVictoria SindlingerLang and Marilyn SmithLouise Schorn SmithVince SmithGenevieve and Eric SnyderHolly SpinnerEllyn SpraginsCathy StaplesHolly and John StoviakDoris and Art StrawbridgeLiz and Peter StrawbridgeSteve StrawbridgeDan SullivanJackie and Jerry SweeneyDebi and Lance TaylorMatt Taylor and Francie IngersollMarilyn Taylor*Dr. Sharon TaylorIhor TerleckyjCarolyn and Justin ThompsonBob and Carolyn TurnerDavid and Lindsey TurnerPaige TurnerBonnie and Jim Van AlenColby and Rob Van AlenDale and Jody VandegriftBarbara and Jeffrey VincentKris WadeTana and Michael WallJane WalkerMichael WardKathy and Rick WardenPenny and Tom WatkinsJason WecksteinKirsten and Chris WhiteRory and Don Wilkins, Jr.Sally WilligJosephine and Henry WinsorEffie WisterVicki and Chuck WootersAbbie Wysor Paige and Jeffrey YagerLiz and Scott Zelov

*Deceased

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The SycamoreWILLISTOWN CONSERVATION TRUST925 Providence RoadNewtown Square, PA 19073www.wctrust.org

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

P A I DSOUTHEASTERN,

PAPERMIT NO. 96

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Drivers traveling thru Willistown on their way to work or school may not realize the vulnerability of the many equestrians and cyclists who are attracted to our scenic rural landscape. Most drivers have no idea how quickly an accident can happen with a horse, or how quickly a horse can get out of control. And they may need reminding that a 20 pound bike is no protection in a collision with a two-ton car.

The Trust’s Trails Team, led by chairperson Barbara Vincent, has launched a new initiative to remind drivers to slow down when equestrians and cyclists are present. The Slow down in Willistown campaign includes a banner displayed at the blacksmith’s shop at the busy Whitehorse Corner at Goshen and Providence Roads, and car magnets which are available at the Trust’s office. Stop by today to get one for your car!

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