Special events are scheduled several times a year on Saturday mornings to showcase our wonderful trail system. All residents are welcome to participate.
Scavenger Hunt
On several separate occasions, we have hosted a Scavenger Hunt on the Luckenbach Trail for our younger residents. Stream ecologists from the Ashland Nature Center have come equipped with fishnets, field microscopes and water testing kits. Participants learned to identify a variety of microinvertebrates inhabiting Chester Creek and to learn about their life cycle. Local arborists led informative tours along the trail as youngsters searched for hidden treats.
Historical Hike
For several years, the EAC has sponsored hikes along the Luckenbach Trail and in Bonner Park led by local historians Sam Neumann and Walter Cressler. The 2017 Historical Hike along the Luckenbach Trail took place on May 6 and highlighted the industrial heritage of our township as exemplified by the extensive ruins of mill operations along Chester Creek and the stone crusher plants related to the John T. Dyer Quarry.
Bird Watching Event
Begun in 2016 and to be repeated this fall, “Introduction to Birding” is led by local resident John Mercer who leads bird walks for West Chester Bird Club, Longwood Gardens and The Friends of Exton park. This is a wonderful way to learn the basics of bird identification and bird calls. Date to be announced.
Monthly Trail Clearings
Volunteers are encouraged to Join Us on Our Monthly Trail Clearings. All are Welcome! We meet on Saturday Mornings at 9 am at the parking lot by the Cheyney Post Office on Station Rd. Come meet your neighbors, contribute to the enhancement of our township’s beautiful natural resources and enjoy a morning outing on one of our trails.
Many thanks to all of our Volunteers!