A $1 million grant has been awarded to assist in the establishment of the Kestrel Hill Preserve, writes Max Bennett for Patch.
The funds were awarded to the to the Willistown Conservation Trust, an organization based in Newtown Square, by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program. The grant will be used to acquire 90 acres of unused land for the preserve.
The Kestrel Hill Preserve will be located in Willistown Township and will offer hiking, running, and horseback riding trails, as well as protected areas specifically for local wildlife.
When discussing the grant, State Representative Melissa Shusterman celebrated the impact of the funds and the goals with the preserve.
Shusterman states that shared outdoor spaces are essential to the quality of life for both community members and wildlife, with spaces like the Kestrel Hill Preserve representing an investment in the community’s future.
Read more about the grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program and the Kestrel Hill Preserve and in Patch.
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