Presented by Willistown Conservation Trust

Integrating Native Wildflowers into Lawns | July 23

Wednesday, July 23 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hartman Meadow at WCT Offices

With over 48 million acres of traditional lawn in the U.S. today, it is clear that many of us have an untapped opportunity to contribute to conservation in a meaningful way. By conscientiously choosing plants in our landscapes that are native to our region, we can begin to reverse some of the habitat loss that imperils ecosystem function and food webs. Our yards can effectively become sources of biodiversity!

Join our stewardship staff on an in-depth tour of our premiere one acre wildflower meadow (which was once nothing more than lawn!); we’ll identify plant species and learn about some of the pollinators, insects, and birds that depend on this habitat. Attendees will learn tips on how to start a meadow of their own, no matter how small.

Wednesday, July 23 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hartman Meadow at WCT Offices

PARKING & ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

PARKING | Parking will be located at Hartman Meadow at WCT Office (925 Providence Rd, Newtown Square, PA)
ACCESSIBILITY | This program is entirely in the field. Hiking will be light and easy, on uneven sloped meadow.
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POLICIES

CANCELLATION POLICY | WCT may cancel events due to inclement weather or low registration. If an event is canceled, we will notify you of the rescheduled event date, and you will receive a full refund. If you can no longer attend | If your cancellation is at least 72 hours in advance of the event date, you will receive a full refund. Please email events@wctrust.org or call 610-353-2562 to cancel. If your cancellation is less than 72 hours' notice and you DO NOT attend a event, your event registration fee will support the Trust's mission to save open space and connect people to nature. Thank you for understanding. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY | Attendance throughout the programs and events with Willistown Conservation Trust gives consent to be photographed for use in print and electronic media. Please notify Willistown Conservation Trust staff if you would prefer that your photo not be used for various multimedia or publications. Contact communications@wctrust.org

Mike Cranney | Director of Stewardship

Upon joining us in 2020, Mike quickly got to work managing the Trust’s many acres of public land. Thanks to his Masters in Environmental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and a background in gardening at Morris Arboretum, he has developed a passion for native plants and ecological restoration. He has passed on the value of good stewardship while working with our many volunteers, and aims to do the same throughout the community as he manages the Trust’s Conservation Easements held on private properties. When he’s not at the preserves, you can find Mike at the movies or watching Philly sports.

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John Holback | Stewardship Manager

Having been raised in Landenberg and spending most of his formative years in the creek and woods around his home, John is a Chester County native. He spent the last five years working in California’s Santa Cruz Mountains on a variety of vegetation management projects designed to cultivate healthy ecosystems while combating the effects of extreme wildfire. Prior to that, he worked in the Wissahickon Valley Park building and maintained multi-use trails, planted trees, and led volunteers. John is also an ISA Certified Arborist. John and his wife, Emily, recently relocated to West Chester where she works as an Assistant Professor. In his free time, John likes to spend time with friends and family, cook, and use his metal detector to hunt for old relics.

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Mike Cranney | Director of Stewardship

John Holback | Stewardship Manager

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