400 riders attend ‘Bike The Brandywine’ event

400 riders enjoyed ‘Bike The Brandywine’ this past weekend. The Brandywine Conservancy’s “Bike the Brandywine” event returned for its fifth year on Saturday, September 17 with nearly 400 cyclists enjoying a sunny day along the Brandywine Creek Greenway and surrounding Chester County countryside. This year’s event featured three scenic loops filled with stunning views of the...

Reforestation effort will branch out to Kennett

Volunteers will join forces to plant trees that will  improve water quality Trees will be planted on Saturday at Hillendale Elementary, part of a sweeping reforestation initiative by the Brandywine Conservancy. On Oct. 17, the effort will move to Kennett Square. In a far-reaching reforestation effort, community volunteers will help the Brandywine Conservancy plant 2,800 trees in Chester County...

Time to nurture seeds of gratitude to farmers

National Agricultural Day honors their deep-rooted dedication Jamie Hicks (from left) sits with his son, Graham, and wife Kate at the entrance to Meadow Springs Farm on East Doe Run Road. National Agricultural Day on Tuesday offers an optimal time to celebrate the long and distinguished tradition of Chester County farming – an industry that dates back to Colonial days. Farming remains Pennsylvania’s...