🐍 Queen Snake Sighting Highlights Clean Waters

Downingtown Local Pulse Issue #187

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Chesco Sean
14 Jun

In Today’s Edition of Downingtown Local Pulse

🌤️☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

🌲 Natural Lands Preserves 95 Acres of Woodland

🐍 Queen Snake Sighting Highlights Clean Waters

🖥️ Downingtown Borough Unveils New Website

📽️ West Bradford Township Hosts Outdoor Movie Night

🐒 Uwchlan Township Seeks Community Input on Shamona Peck Nature Play

🏡 Downingtown Real Estate

📆 Upcoming Local Events

🔎 Local Business Finder

Natural Lands Preserves 95 Acres of Woodland in East Nantmeal

EAST NANTMEAL TWP — Natural Lands has successfully preserved 95 acres of woodland in East Nantmeal Township, ensuring the protection of scenic vistas, wetlands, streams, and woodlands on land owned by the Keen family for generations. This move underscores efforts to conserve the region’s natural landscapes.

Queen Snake Sighting Highlights Clean Waters at Hibernia Park

COATESVILLE, PA — In a noteworthy observation at Hibernia Park, a Queen Snake was seen by Ranger Wolf at the ranger boat ramp. The Queen Snake, known for its diet of newly molted, soft-shelled crayfish, requires pristine water sources and is vulnerable to pollution. The sighting of this snake near Chambers Lake underscores the area's environmental health and reflects the success of local conservation efforts. The presence of this species is a significant marker of the high-quality water and overall ecosystem vitality in the region.

Downingtown Borough Unveils New User-Friendly Website

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — In an effort to improve communication and access to information, Downingtown Borough has launched a newly designed website. The updated site boasts enhanced user-friendliness and a range of features intended to make finding information easier for residents. The new website is part of the Borough’s ongoing efforts to improve digital services and community engagement. Residents experiencing issues with viewing the new site are advised to clear their cache to ensure proper access.

West Bradford Township Hosts Outdoor Movie Night with $1 Ice Cream

WEST BRADFORD TWP — West Bradford Township is set to host an outdoor movie night at Broad Run Park, providing a delightful evening for families. On June 20 at 8:30 PM, residents can gather to watch a free screening of "Elemental" (PG), bringing their own lawn chairs and blankets for comfort. In addition to the movie, $1 ice cream will be available, adding a sweet treat to the event.

Uwchlan Township Seeks Community Input on Shamona Peck Nature Play

UWCHLAN TWP — Uwchlan Township is set to engage the community in shaping the future of Shamona Peck Nature Play. A feedback session will be held on June 27 at 6:00 PM at the Township Building, 715 N. Ship Rd, Exton. The event will include a detailed presentation and a Q&A session regarding the nature play concept plan, developed with Theurkauf Design & Planning, LLC. This initiative follows the Parks Department's recent demolition of the old playground, marking a new chapter for the space. Residents are encouraged to attend, review the proposed plans, ask questions, and share their feedback to ensure the new nature play area meets the community's needs and expectations.

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