Phoenixville Nonprofit Spotlight: French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust

PHOENIXVILLE, PA -- While Phoenixville is known for its bustling downtown district, small businesses, history, and entrepreneurial spirit, there are several local nonprofits working tirelessly to ensure that the borough can fulfill it's potential.

The French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust is one such organization, working to protect nature throughout the Phoenixville area.

Nonprofit: French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust

Executive Director: Andy Pitz

Founded: 1967

Address: 511 Kimberton Road, Phoenixville

Website: https://frenchandpickering.org

Contact: office@frenchandpickering.org

Mission Statement: "French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust is a community-based organization which actively works to preserve and protect endangered land and natural resources in northern Chester County. French & Pickering works collaboratively with individual landowners, local and state government, and other conservation organizations to ensure the preservation of the French and Pickering Creeks watersheds, which contain some of the most scenic lands in Pennsylvania."

Upcoming Events: The Annual French Creek Iron Tour: Cycling for Open Space will take place on June 11, 2017.

How you can help: In addition to volunteering, citizens can help the Trust's efforts by donating land for conservation. To learn more about land donation, see here.

To donate to French and Pickering Creeks, see here.

Image courtesy French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust.