Newsletter-FALL '10 FINAL FINAL - Tinicum Conservancy

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GREEN ACRES (cont. from pg. 1) place, the threat of gas and other mineral development has been eliminated. Instead, he knows that the next owner will be a good match for the steeply sloped farmland. “The people who buy it will be looking for something remote and private,” he says. Rouse, originally from Kennett Square in Chester County, has lived in Tinicum for 32 years. And although his own college graduation was years ago—just after World War II—he’s still passionate about Franklin and Marshall. He was a trustee at the college for many years and is now a trustee emeritus. He has funded several scholarships at F&M—each pays full tuition to the recipient. He is also a trustee and on the executive committee at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. He just stepped down this year as chair of the museum’s finance committee, which he headed for 18 years. He’s also passionate about rowing, on the river by 5:30 three mornings a week. When he can’t get out in on the water, he works out with a rowing machine in the basement gym in the farmhouse. The oldest part of the farmhouse was built in 1804, and an addition was put on after the Civil War. He added on again in 1981. The house, full of sunlight and history, is nestled into a hill, which keeps it cool in warm weather. Rouse’s border collie romps on the lawn When Rouse isn’t rowing or attending committee meetings, he’s gardening or busy with a crossword puzzle. “It’s a very relaxed life,” he says. - Article by Dianna Sinovic/Photos by Kathleen Connally Tinicum Conservancy on the Web: A New Look (cont. from pg. 1) The most important goal in building the new website was to make it a useful information resource for members of the community. Yes, the new site includes details about the Tinicum Conservancy – its history, track record of success and the people who serve as board members and staff. But the bulk of the new content is dedicated to information and education about land preservation and techniques for good stewardship of our land and natural resources in order to ensure that Tinicum retains its unspoiled natural beauty for future generations. If you are interested in learning more about alternative land preservation techniques and the legal and tax implications of each approach, you can find Check out our new website! it here. If you are contemplating buying a property that is already under a conservation easement, you can find out what that will mean for you. If you would like to meet some of the people who have recently completed conservation easements on their properties and hear their stories, you can find it here. You can also learn more about Land Trust Accreditation Commission, which provides guidance on procedural and financial governance for organizations like the Tinicum Conservancy. And if you own land, whether it will ever be preserved or not, you will find tools and techniques you can use to help maintain the land and natural resources in a healthy state. The Landowner Resource Center is the largest and most exciting area of new content on the refreshed website. Here you will find a wealth of useful and well-organized information. You can learn about native plants and invasive species and how to manage the undesirable ones. You can find information and resources on tree diseases and pests. Learn about wetlands, storm water management and erosion control. Learn about managing lawns and meadows. Attracting birds and butterflies. Controlling the deer population. Information about Lyme disease. Learn about restoring damaged ecosystems. Each section contains links to external websites and other publications and sources of information, government agencies and programs, and where to find professional assistance. You can also look here to learn about free, in-person educational programs run by the Conservancy in our local community. The new website offers multiple opportunities for you to get involved with the Conservancy in other (cont. on next pg.) Page 4 TI�ICUM CO�SERVA�CY Fall 2010
Membership Celebration: Celebrating Fall and the TC Family Autumn in a hayfield – what more appropriate setting for a Tinicum event? About 100 people turned out for the third annual Tinicum Conservancy Membership Celebration, this year in a hayfield at the Quinby family farm in Upper Black Eddy. But what a hayfield! Perched on a bluff above the Delaware Canal, the meadow is in the spectacular section of the farm known as Sky Island. The Quinbys gave hayride tours of the property, and stouthearted TC members took the steep path down the bluff on a nature walk that ended at a section of the canal. Under a canopy of trees along the bluff’s edge, Conservancy members and easement holders munched on burgers, hotdogs and a smorgasbord of salads prepared by volunteers. The event offered the chance to honor two outstanding TC volunteers: John Quinby and John Moore. It also gave TC Executive Director Jim Engel the opportunity to introduce Kelly Germann, TC resource protection manager, who recently joined the Conservancy staff. Engel also revealed an enticing tidbit of land conservancy news: The Bucks County Open Space Commission has awarded Tinicum Township and its partners, the Conservancy and the Natuaral Lands Trust, TC a $500,000 grant to help purchase Marshall Island, now owned by the Boy Scouts of America. The island, just north of Treasure Island, would be open to the public for recreation. “A special thanks to the Quinby family for generously hosting this year’s event,” said Rich Rosamilia, TC president, “and the hardworking events committee, who are already scouting out another special location for next year’s event.” - Article by Dianna Sinovic - Photos by Jim Engel, Peggy Enoch, and Stana Lennox Host John Quinby and dog Tyler The weather was picture-perfect for catching up with neighbors Stana Lennox at the check-in table The hayride around the property was a crowd favorite Diana Allison, Larry Glick, Dave Allison & Phil Gillespie Peggy Enoch and other volunteers kept the food replenished Guests peruse a scrapbook of the Quinby farm history (cont. from previous pg.) ways. Learn about volunteer opportunities. Become a member. Make a donation. Or check out the Wish List of items needed by the Conservancy. Maybe you have some of these around the house and are no longer using them. If you do choose to become a member, or renew your existing membership, or make a cash donation, the new website allows you to complete the transaction online through our secured site. Of course, you can still donate by phone or by mail if you prefer. However you choose to donate, your donation is tax-deductible. The new website was made possible through the generous financial support of Stu and Sally Horn, the Helen Bader Foundation and the Beneficia Foundation. Thanks to the Walsh Group in Warrington for their expertise and insight in website design and construction. - Article by Tom Casola Fall 2010 TI�ICUM CO�SERVA�CY Page 5
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