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About
At The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (“TLC”), our mission is to ensure the perpetual preservation and stewardship of open space, natural resources, historic sites, and working agricultural lands throughout Southern Chester County. Founded in the 1970s by a group of concerned citizens, TLC was incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in 1995. TLC [...]
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New Leaf Eco Center
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County presents the New Leaf EcoCenter At the Vincenti Preserve Southwest Corner of E. Hillendale and Rosedale Roads Kennett Square, PA 19348 About the Vincenti Preserve Donated to The Land Conservancy by the Vincenti Family in 2003, TLC’s Vincenti Preserve is an 11-acre public preserve located in south-central Kennett [...]
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Volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities Help The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County by volunteering your time in our offices and/or on our preserves. Contact Mary Armstrong at 610-347-0347 ext. 101 or by email at admin@tlcforscc.org to find out more about volunteer opportunities with TLC and join us in our efforts for land and natural resource conservation and [...]
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Stewardship
Preservation of land through conservation easements is an important step towards protecting our natural resources, but the next step, stewarding our land is just as important. You can become a steward whether you own a 1/4 acre lot or a 1,000 acre farm. This can be as simple as planting native plants to attract pollinators [...]
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History
We believe that you can’t separate the land from its history, and we strive for the preservation and protection of Southern Chester County’s rich cultural heritage in addition to its diverse natural landscapes. Land conservation and historic preservation often originate from the same desire–to protect a sense of place, community spirit, and integrity of local [...]
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Education
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County’s (TLC) environmental education programming has evolved naturally over the past seven years through the synergy of land conservation and the encouragement of hands-on involvement with the natural world that we work so diligently to preserve. Our philosophy has always been that people will only wish to protect that [...]
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Events
Looking for something new and exciting to do out on the land? TLC’s programming is continuously updating, and changing. Our environmental outreach programs are designed to get you outside enjoying our beautiful protected open spaces whether you love nature, history, or just a day out in the sun (or rain). Our special events are an [...]
Events
Looking for something new and exciting to do out on the land? TLC’s programming is continuously updating, and changing. Our environmental outreach programs are designed to get you outside enjoying our beautiful protected open spaces whether you love nature, history, or just a day out in the sun (or rain). Our special events are an [...]
Preserves
Storm damage at Marshall Bridge Preserve. Access limited until week of 6/17–please call the office at 610-347-0347 ext. 101 for updates or more information. TLC’s Nature preserves are open to the public from dawn until dusk; seven days a week except during special occasions. We invite you to come out with your family, friends, or [...]
Lastest Blog Posts
Interested in learning more about plants, birds, mammals, or other odds and ends in the natural world and what is going on with TLC staff on a day to day basis? Check out our blog posts to see where we are going and where we have been! http://tlcforscc.blogspot.com/
Make a Donation!
We like to think we are giving back a little “TLC” to Southern Chester County. The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County is a non-profit charitable organization based in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Our mission is to ensure the perpetual preservation and stewardship of open space, natural resources, historic sites, and working agricultural lands throughout Southern Chester County. We depend on the generosity of donors like you to fulfill our mission. We do not receive government funding for the upkeep of our public preserves. Make a donation or become a Member and help us conserve more land and natural resources for all to enjoy. Thank you!
Stewardship
Preservation of land through conservation easements is an important step towards protecting our natural resources, but the next step, stewarding our land is just as important. You can become a steward whether you own a 1/4 acre lot or a 1,000 acre farm. This can be as simple as planting native plants to attract pollinators [...]
History
We believe that you can’t separate the land from its history, and we strive for the preservation and protection of Southern Chester County’s rich cultural heritage in addition to its diverse natural landscapes. Land conservation and historic preservation often originate from the same desire–to protect a sense of place, community spirit, and integrity of local [...]
Education
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County’s (TLC) environmental education programming has evolved naturally over the past seven years through the synergy of land conservation and the encouragement of hands-on involvement with the natural world that we work so diligently to preserve. Our philosophy has always been that people will only wish to protect that [...]
Conservation
Conservation is a tenet of our work at The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County. As of 2013, we have preserved over 500 acres in Southern Chester County. The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County offers several conservation options for landowners and matches interested buyers with properties that are worthy of protection. We preserve valuable [...]
