💐 Caln Wildflower Park Opens | 🏅 WCU Named Top Employer | 🔫 WC to Celebrate Lafayette’s Historic 1825 Visit

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In Today’s Edition of Downingtown Local Pulse…

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💐 Caln Opens Native Wildflower Park 

🏅 WCU Again Named Among Region’s Most Civic-Minded Employers

🔫 WC to Celebrate Lafayette’s Historic 1825 Visit with Youth March and Faux Dinner

📝 West Bradford Township Survey Invites Resident Input

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

🏡 Just Listed Real Estate Listings

🔎 Support Local Downingtown Businesses

Caln Opens Native Wildflower Park Behind Police Station

CALN TWP — Caln Meadow Park, a new passive recreation site in Thorndale, marks the culmination of a multi-year effort to convert township-owned turf grass into a native wildflower meadow. The project—spearheaded by Caln Township Parks and Recreation with support from local volunteers, PennState Extension, and state environmental agencies—includes mowed walking paths, seating, educational signage, and a journaling bench. Phase I began in 2022 and Phase II, launched in 2024, expands the meadow to a second acre. More info online

WCU Again Named Among Region’s Most Civic-Minded Employers

WEST CHESTER, PA — For the fourth year in a row, West Chester University has been honored as one of the Philadelphia region’s 50 most community-minded employers. The 2025 Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia, led by the Chamber of Commerce and Points of Light, recognizes organizations for their investment in civic leadership and community impact. WCU’s inclusion reflects its broad efforts across Southeastern Pennsylvania, from integrating service learning into academics to forging regional partnerships.

WC to Celebrate Lafayette’s Historic 1825 Visit with Youth March and Faux Dinner

WEST CHESTER, PA — To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette’s 1825 visit, West Chester’s Historical Commission will host two free events on July 26. The day begins with a “Walk with Lafayette,” a youth-friendly reenactment retracing Lafayette’s ceremonial route through town. In the afternoon, a “Lafayette Faux Dinner” at Borough Hall will recreate the celebratory event once held in the old courthouse, featuring historical toasts, music from the Lenape Brass, and the symbolic awarding of honorary citizenship to Lafayette.

West Bradford Township Survey Invites Resident Input Through August 7

WEST BRADFORD TWP — West Bradford Township has launched a resident survey, developed by a township intern, to gather input on community priorities. Open now until August 7, the survey seeks feedback on local needs such as infrastructure, safety, recreational amenities, and more. Results will directly inform township planning and policy decisions for upcoming projects. Take the survey here

Upcoming local events…

Summer Series Movie Night (Caln) - July 18th, 7:30pm

Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Downingtown) - July 19th, 9am-1pm

Marsh Creek West Ramp - Mountain Bike or Hike, Picnic, Kayaking/SUP, Beer garden (Downingtown) - July 19th, 10:30am-8:30pm

Victory Summer Love Block Party (Downingtown) - July 19th, 11am-6pm

Revved Up & Ready (Coatesville) - July 19th, 12pm-4pm

Ice Cream Social at Springton Manor Farm (Glenmoore) - July 20th, 2pm-5pm

Eagleview Farmers’ Market (Eagleview) - July 24th, 3pm-6pm

Christmas in July (Wallace Twp) - July 25th, 6:30pm

East Brandywine Movie Night: Paddington (East Brandywine Park) - July 25h, 8:45pm

Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Downingtown) - July 26th, 9am-1pm

Eagleview Farmers’ Market (Eagleview) - July 31st, 3pm-6pm

The Amazing Spaghetti (Downingtown) - July 31st, 6pm

National Night Out Concert: Chico’s Vibe (Caln twp) - Aug 5th, 6pm

17th Annual Golf Outing and Dinner (Downingtown) - Aug 8th, 11am-8am

Caln Summer Series: Wonka (Caln twp) - Aug 8th, 7:30pm

96th Old Fiddler’s Picnic (Coatesville) - Aug 9th, 10am-4pm

Roots and Blues Festival (Kennett Square) - Aug 9th, 11-6:45pm

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