Autumn is here, which means the bird banding station at Rushton Woods Preserve is open for "birdness." The public is welcome to observe bird-banding every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 6 to 10:30 a.m., weather permitting, from now through the first week of November. During autumn migration, 20 billion birds are burning through the night sky with the big dipper at their backs as they…
The trustees of the Kennett Library are seeking a wish list from the public: What would you like to see in a new library? On Thursday, Oct. 13, residents of Kennett, East Marlborough, New Garden, Newlin, Pennsbury, Pocopson, and West Marlborough townships and Kennett Square Borough are invited to stop in for group sessions that will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the…
This Sunday, October 2, from 1 to 4 p.m., Borderland Vineyard in Landenberg hosts the "Paw Printz" family art festival to benefit CompAnimals Pet Rescue. This event will feature thirteen terrific local artists, live music, family crafts like face-painting, food treats for dogs and humans as well as wine from Borderland Vineyard, located at 332 Indiantown Road in Landenberg. Attendees are asked to leave pets at…
Clara “Clare” Hosmer Victorius, 95, died Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Chester County Hospital. She was married to the late Claus Victorius. They lived in Rose Tree, near Media, until moving to Crosslands, Kennett Square, in 1994. Born January 19, 1921 in South Hadley, Massachusetts to Herbert Eugene Hosmer and Elin Westfors Hosmer. Clare was an avid gardener and accomplished watercolor painter. She loved her…
Admittedly, Deb Deckman watches a lot of HGTV. So it won’t be hard to figure out where she drew inspiration for one of the many new features at this year’s Unionville Community Fair. The “tiny home” at this year’s event will help push sustainable living. It’s one of the ways that Deckman, the new president of the board who helped rescue the fair from extinction…
On a picture-perfect fall day, Pocopson Township’s 10th Annual Founders Day on Sunday, Sept. 25, wowed its relatively sparse crowds. “Attendance is definitely down,” said Pocopson Township Supervisors’ Chairwoman Ricki Stumpo. “I’m not sure why. Maybe people got wind that this is the last one; maybe there are other things going on. All I know is that it’s a shame.” But many of the several…
Hosted by 25 municipalities along the east and west branches of the Brandywine Creek in Chester and Delaware counties, the Brandywine Creek Greenway connects a comprehensive network of bucolic greenways, open space, and trails, and the Brandywine Conservancy is offering an exciting way to experience it. “Rally ‘Round the Races” on Sunday, Oct. 9, will offer an inventive, scenic fall drive along the Brandywine Creek…
Life is stressful. Work, family, money and relationships can combine with larger concerns such as terrorism or the economy to make us feel on edge. Stress occurs when we feel that the demands placed upon us go beyond our ability to cope. Sometimes, stress is a good thing because it spurs us to take necessary action. However, unchecked chronic stress can result in serious conditions,…
Shift into high gear and rev up the family’s fun this fall at Winterthur's Fifth Annual Truck and Tractor Day. On Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., kids of all ages can hop on a fire truck, try out a tractor, strap on a safety harness and climb a tree like a real arborist, watch a backhoe and crane make big moves,…
Get into the Halloween spirit by visiting the London Tract Meeting House for the spooktacular Return of the Historic Haunting. On Saturday, Oct. 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., visitors can tour around the London Tract Cemetery, possibly encountering a few of the interesting souls from times gone by. Take a walk down the Haunted Trail for some spine-tingling fun. The woods are a different…
