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The Brandywine Native Garden Hub

The Brandywine Conservancy is thrilled to announce the launch of the Brandywine Native Garden Hub, a new online resource designed to inspire gardeners of all levels and skillsets. The Brandywine Native Garden Hub is a free,...

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Invasive Species Spotlight: An Update on the Spotted Lanternfly

By: Jillian Pyle, Easement Steward
In 2020 alone, the spotted lanternfly have spread to 12 new counties, bringing the total to 26 Pennsylvania counties. Spotted lanternfly have also crossed state lines making their way into Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
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Reared vs Wild Monarchs

By: Melissa Reckner, Penguin Court Program Manager
Monarchs are symbolic in their flight and fight for survival against habitat loss, pesticide use and climate change. Some people raise monarchs in the hopes of helping their populations, but is that causing more harm than good?
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Ashes, ashes don’t all fall down

By: Susan Charkes, Easement Steward
While the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has devastated ash tree populations, a recent research study by forest scientists at Michigan State University found numerous white ash trees that had survived the EAB infestation that began in the early 2000s.
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DIY Bees & Butterflies

By: Melissa Reckner, Penguin Court Program Manager
Toilet paper tubes can be repurposed for all sorts of crafts and hours of creativity. In this fun activity, take some inspiration from our summer pollinators and make your own DIY bees and butterflies using recycled toilet paper tubes.
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Jewels of the Night

By: Melissa Reckner, Penguin Court Program Manager

Fireflies delight people of all ages, and they’re prolific at this time of year.  

Summer is not complete without spending a few, warm summer evenings watching or catching these lighted beetles!  There are at least 170 species of fireflies in North America, and they may be...

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