Join the Conservancy’s Fritz Schroeder for a Sunday afternoon hike through not one, but two of our preserves! We are thrilled to be joined by local expert Dale Hendricks who has been growing plants professionally since 1975. Dale will identify plants along our hike and discuss the importance of woodland landscapes.

In 1988 Dale co-founded North Creek Nurseries, Inc along with current owner Steve Castorani in order to propagate and grow perennials and grasses with an emphasis on natives. In 2009 he founded Green Light Plants, LLC. to build carbon friendly and regenerative landscapes; growing native, woodland and permaculture plants, organically and joyfully. Since ’88 he lives in Landenberg, southern Chester County, PA with his family where he gardens, propagates plants, and grows good soil.

Participants should wear sturdy shoes and comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather as we’ll take a hike rain or shine! Our stroll will take us about an hour and a half and be 2 to 3 miles in length with a little elevation gain to get our blood pumping!

Cover Photo by Michelle Johnsen Photography