Willistown Conservation Trust
925 Providence Road, Newtown Square.
Daily sunrise to sunset. Volunteer Wednesdays on the farm anytime between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This land trust consists of 7,500 acres of land, including the Ashbridge Preserve, Kirkwood Preserve, and Rushton Woods Preserve, home to Rushton Conservation Center and Rushton Farm.
The Rushton farm contains a bird conservation program, which makes it a perfect spot to see rarities that aren’t seen in the Wallingford-Swarthmore area. The impressive vegetable beds also demonstrate the farm’s dedication to involving the surrounding community. Fifteen percent of the annual harvest is donated to the West Chester food bank, whose staff works hard to keep sustainable practices on the farm.
Trails wind around various streams, and the secluded nature of the preserve means that the water quality and trails are healthy and clean.
Upcoming events include but are not limited to:
- Saturday, June 24 (9 a.m. – 11 a.m.) Watershed Volunteer Day
- Saturday, July 1 (7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.) Avian Adventures with Aaron
- July 18-24 (all day) Wildflower Week