Region: Southeast

Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Awards 48 Keystone Historic Preservation Grants

This is a detailed list of projects (PDF) funded by this year’s round of Keystone Historic Preservation Grants. The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has awarded $2.58 million in

Park to Perkiomen Connector Trail Opens

Officials in Upper Salford Township recently celebrated the opening of the Park to Perkiomen Trail Connector. They cut the ribbon on the 1.3-mile trail earlier this month. “It’s wonderful to

Chester County Golf Course to Become Public Park

Natural Lands announced the preservation of approximately 106 acres in New Garden Township, Chester County. The land, formerly the site of the Loch Nairn Golf Club, was purchased by the

Malvern Cuts Ribbon on Quann Park Renovations

Malvern Borough in Chester County recently cut the ribbon on improvements at Horace J. Quann Park. The park, described by Chester County Commissioners as a treasured gem for the community,

Keystone Investment: $1.15 million

Encouraging Exploration

On my first day, I was taken aback when I realized that this oasis existed. To say that I was genuinely surprised would be an understatement. I could not believe

Keystone Investment: $208,000

A Lovely Piece of Hatfield

Back when my sons were younger and playing Connie Mack and American Legion Baseball, I spent nearly every evening – most of spring, all of summer, and a good way

Keystone Investment: $237,500

Landscape Improvements

In my time at High School Park, I have seen its wildlife diversity and habitat value markedly increase because of this work. Resident birders have reported almost four times the

Keystone Investment: $4.9 million

Pure Joy

For a quarter-century, I have been censusing the birds that nest and breed in a 40-acre woods in the Pennypack Preserve. On eight mornings at the end of May and

Keystone Investment: $408,000

Once Abandoned, Now Thriving

My friends and family frequently ride the trail into Martic and Conestoga townships. Eventually the trail will expand east toward Atglen and west toward Manor Township. My brother Jeff and

Keystone Investment: $675,000

Connections

When Ambrose and I met, it was such a joy to find out how much he liked being in nature. He started to join the hikes and together we found