The Conservation Fund, in partnership with Mt. Cuba Center and the Brandywine Conservancy, has announced its purchase of the historic Beaver Valley property in Concord Township.

Thanks to generous support from Mt. Cuba Center, a Delaware-based botanical garden that inspires a commitment to protect the environment, as well as other private contributions, the national environmental organization acquired the 270-acre property from the Woodlawn Trustees for permanent conservation as open space.

“After years of negotiations, The Conservation Fund is elated to finalize the purchase and protection of Beaver Valley, ensuring that everyone can continue to enjoy the beautiful trails, scenic pastures, and wildlife of this vitally important historic property,” said Blaine T. Phillips Jr., Senior Vice President of The Conservation Fund.

“Once again, the steadfast support of Mt. Cuba Center has been crucial in preserving the beautiful landscapes here and across the Brandywine Valley.”

Located adjacent to First State National Historical Park, the Beaver Valley site is a favorite place for hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and runners throughout the region. The property will remain open to the public.

The Conservation Fund will work with the National Park Service to explore opportunities to add the Beaver Valley site to the National Historical Park in the future.

“Mt. Cuba Center is thrilled that The Conservation Fund brought this deal to fruition, and we are so happy to be able to participate as the major funder of the project,” said Ann C. Rose, President of Mt. Cuba Center.

“The beauty of this land speaks for itself as to why it is critical to preserve. The thought of this property being lost to future generations with the addition of hundreds of houses was simply unthinkable.”