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Protecting the future
Preserving the land
REGIONAL
LAND CONSERVANCY
The Conservator
The NewsleTTer of The BedmiNsTer regioNal laNd CoNservaNCy
volume Xvi No. 1
wiNTer / spriNg 2014
Annual Meeting – Native, Invasive,
Exotic Plants: What to Plant, What to Do!
Be sure to mark your calendars and plan on attending our annual
meeting. Our guest speaker, Jenny Rose Carey, known for her lively and
informative presentations, will entertain us with a ‘virtual’ garden tour
slide presentation, giving us practical pointers for our own backyards.
She will explain the benefits of native plantings, and differences
between exotics and invasives, and what to do for various habitats.
Jenny Rose Carey, horticulturalist and professor, is the director of
Temple University’s Ambler Arboretum. Born in London, England,
Carey earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Southampton
University in 1981 and her graduate degree in Education from Oxford
University in 1982. She received an Associate’s Degree in Horticulture
from Temple University in 2003. Carey brings a wealth of knowledge
and resources to the director’s position with a background in research
of historical Philadelphia gardens. As the director of the Arboretum,
Carey works closely on improvement projects, such as new designs
for the gardens, including irrigation, lighting, signage, tagging, and
accessibility needs.
17th Annual Meeting & Buffet Dinner
Monday, April 28th, 6:30 p.m.
Presbyterian Church of Deep Run
16 Irish Meetinghouse Road (at Route 113)
6:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner:
Recommended Donation of $5/person
Coffee, Tea & Dessert
7:30 p.m. Annual Meeting with Special Award
Presentations, Raffle, Door Prizes & Guest Speaker
“Native, Invasive and Exotic Plants:
What to Plant, What to Do!”
Slide Presentation by Jenny Rose Carey,
Director of Ambler Arboretum
To help us ensure adequate seating and food,
RSVP by Friday, April 25th,
by calling the BRLC voice mail at 215-795-2352: Leave
your phone number, name & number of people attending.
Your nationally accredited,
regional land trust serving
the upper Bucks County area since 1997
Her informative and entertaining presentation to will cover invasive
and native plants, shade plants, trees, and water run-off issues, with
some simple steps for landowners on managing your land for present
and future. With all the recent storm damage, this could just be right
for you and your property!
We are pleased to offer a Wildlife Art Raffle to be drawn at the
Annual Meeting. Please see page 5 for info!
Preservation Update
In 2013 the BRLC accepted a donated conservation easement on
16 acres on Slotter Road. A subdivision plan for the 38-acre former
McKnight property had been approved by the Bedminster Township
Board of Supervisors with the Zoning Ordinance requirement that
60% of the property’s 26 acres of prime agricultural soils be protected
through an easement. The property is contiguous with several other
preserved lands under easement held by the BRLC.
After walking the property which comprises active farmland,
meadows and woodlands, the BRLC approved the conservation
easement. The easement includes the land surrounding the original
farmhouse. The new lots set aside for future development (maximum
of six new lots) are not included in the easement held by the BRLC.
We extend our appreciation to the easement grantor and look
forward to our stewardship role in partnership with the new landowner.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
In this issue, please find
these featured articles ... and others:
Annual Report: BRLC’s 2013 Summary ................... page 2
Land Preservation News from the region:
Updates from Bedminster,
Plumstead & Solebury Townships ............................ page 3
Land Stewardship:
Farm & Farmer Profile ............................................. page 5
Notes from the Field ................................................. page 8
Barns & Farms Tour & Chili Cookoff 2013 .............. page 9
Members, Sponsors & Other
Contributors for 2013 .......................................... page 10,11
Family Fun – Find It Outside .................................... page14
Bedminster Regional Land Conservancy 2013 Accomplishments: People, Places & Progress
• Conducted litter pick ups in spring and fall along our adopted a
2-mile section of Bedminster Road in Bedminster through the
PennDOT Adopt a Highway program for our second year.
• Provided land preservation information to several landowners in
several municipalities.
• Developed and distributed 2 issues of The Conservator.
• Hosted or assisted with the holding of three successful fund-raising
and community activities, the proceeds of which benefited our ongoing land preservation efforts:
¤ Road Rally (June) – our first tour highlighting the preserved
lands and beauty of our area.
¤ Traditional Artisan Show (Sept.) – the 8th annual show with
BRLC as designated beneficiary of admission proceeds.
¤ Barns & Farms Tour (Oct.) – our 7th tour featuring a variety
of barn styles and uses.
¤ Vargo Car Show (Nov.) – our 4th year as designated beneficiary
of the show proceeds.
BRLC continued to expand and strengthen its work due to the
support of our members, partners, professionals, and volunteers.
Highlights of this year’s many accomplishments and our on-going
efforts include:
PLACES: Land in Preservation – Over 4,500 acres preserved
and protected!
• Partnered with Bedminster, E. Rockhill, Plumstead, and Solebury and
Springfield townships and landowners in the holding or coholding
of 106 conservation easements providing land stewardship services
on over 4,535 acres of land in five municipalities including:
¤ One new donated easement on 16 acres, for a total of 12 donated
easements on 343 acres in Bedminster Township held by BRLC
only;
¤ 27 easements on 1,547 acres in Bedminster Township, coheld
with Bedminster Township or the Township and Bucks County
Agricultural Preservation Program;
¤ 63 easements on 2,511 acres in Solebury Township, coheld
with Solebury Township or the Township and Bucks County
Agricultural Preservation Program;
¤ One donated easement on 51 acres in East Rockhill Township
held by BRLC only;
¤ Two donated easements on 53 acres in Plumstead Township,
coheld with Plumstead Township;
¤ One donated easement on 24 acres in Springfield Township,
coheld with Springfield Township.
• Established Monitoring Administrator position to assist with all
aspects of the easement monitoring services; appointed Allison
Hamilton for 2013.
• Conducted annual monitoring on all easements in all five area
townships, conducted property walks for new properties prior to
acceptance of easement and conducted three pre-sale compliance
walks.
• Accepted easement term to add 5 acres in preservation enhancing
public scenic views.
• Prepared numerous updated or amended baseline documentation
reports.
• Provided land stewardship recommendations to landowners on
soil erosion, riparian areas, wildlife habitat plantings and more,
and reviewed eight plans for agricultural structures such as turnout sheds.
• Participated in workshops and registered the BRLC in the national
conservation defense insurance program.
• Welcomed and trained two new monitors to our easement
monitoring program. (See related box).
PEOPLE – Members, Professionals and Volunteers:
• Maintained membership and welcomed new members in all
categories.
• Established new committees to assist the Board of Directors with
initiatives on Communication, Finance, and Membership.
We gratefully acknowledge the assistance
we received in 2013 from our:
Finance Committee:
David Froehlich & John Spiegel, Board Liaisons
Dick Foggio, James Jourdan
Fundraising Committee:
Laurie Ermentrout, Board Liaison
Sandy Breslow, Nancy Clark, Harry & Jennifer Dannehower,
Bob Ferguson & Dick Foggio, Harlan & Jill Howard,
Patrick Mason & Christina Reisinger, Don Moss,
Eric & Bernadette Schaffhausen, Joan Stear, Marcha Witt,
Don & Trish Wolfe and Ron Wurz
Membership Committee:
Ted Mullins, Board Liaison
Janet Borowy, Bob Ferguson, Wayne Fowler
Consulting Professionals:
Allison Hamilton, Monitoring Administrator
Betsy Wertz, Administrative Assistance
Brendan & Patt Riley, B&C Design Inc., Graphic Design
Catherine (Kate) M. Harper, Timoney Knox, LLP,
Legal Counsel
Cynthia Bergvall, CPA, Bee Bergvall & Co,
Accounting and Tax Preparation
Michael Scavullo, Solebury Investment Group,
Investment Management
Nancy Young, Bookkeeper
PROGRESS – Events and Programs:
• Prepared accreditation renewal (5-year) application, including
comprehensive review of policies and procedures.
• Hosted Annual Meeting with guest speaker Willis Rivinus, historian
& author, who provided a retrospective on Bucks County landscapes
and land use.
• Served as a resource network for area residents, public agencies,
and other groups, and attended farm-food focus workshops.
• Attended training through regional and national professional
conservation associations to maintain state-of-the-art knowledge.
• Communicated to legislators on important open-space issues and
those that impact our environment and our region, notably the
extension of the federal tax incentive for conservation donations,
and statewide issues on the environment.
and Trained Volunteer Easement Monitors:
(* indicates BRLC board member)
David Froehlich * Hayden Saunier
Herb Adler
Allison Hamilton
Janet Borowy
Charles (Chuck)
Philip Johnson *
Abby Brooks *
Shaw
Eve Marschark * Donna Shaw *
Dan Devery *
Patrick Mason
Diane & Lew
John Spiegel *
Ted Mullins *
DeSpirito
Betsy Wertz
Ralph O’Banion
Ryan Fitzgerald
Ron Wurz
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FARM ✧ GARDEN ✧ HABITAT
Bedminster Township
Land Preservation 2013 Report
Plumstead Township
Land Preservation Report 2013
Preserving Bedminster’s farmland character remains the
Township’s highest land use priority. In 2013, the Township made
offers of preservation to two property owners encompassing 160
acres. Unfortunately, both offers were declined. Though this is
disappointing, the Township still has approxi¬mately 1.2 million
dollars available for easement acquisition. This being said, the Land
Preservation Advisory Committee is currently reviewing multiple
properties with a combined acreage of 136 acres for preservation.
After exhausting the 1.2 million funds for future acquisitions,
we will need to accumulate over time our dedicated open space tax
revenues (after payment of all debt service obligations on our prior
purchases).
Almost 7,100 acres of Bedminster Township have been preserved
through formal conservation easements, or protected as park land
owned by the Township, the County or the State of Pennsylvania.
This constitutes nearly 37% of the Township’s total land area.
The Township’s land preservation program is coordinated by
the Bedminster Township Land Preservation Advisory Committee,
chaired by Josh Rice. Other members include: Barbara Thomas, Ken
Bupp, Dale Myers, Larry Campbell and Jack Rice. The Committee
meets regularly to review the status of pending land preservation
applications as well as to process and prioritize new applications.
In January, 2013, the Committee performed some important
housekeeping by conducting a thorough review of all existing
preservation applications to ensure they were up to date with the
current owners. The Commit¬tee maintains contact with these owners
to keep them apprised of their status and ranking.
The Township continues to partner with the Bedminster Regional
Land Conservancy to assess and critique possible preservation
properties, ensure proper pre-closing procedures and diligently
moni¬tor properties already legally preserved.
Plumstead Township is pleased to report the successful
preservation of 81 acres in 2013 through the acquisition of 76 acres
and the preservation of 5 acres.
A conservation easement of 5 acres was purchased from the
JEHL, on a property located on Old Easton Road in the village of
Danboro. Since this property is located in the village it allows for
more density if developed, thus its location over the acreage was a
driving factor to preserve it. This will ensure that the charm of the
village remains in years to come.
The Township utilized its County open space funds grant allocation
and proceeds from a voter-approved $4.5 million Park & Recreation
referendum to purchase two parcels of land adjacent to Owls Nest Park.
The first parcel is comprised of 40.59 acres located at the
southwestern corner of Easton Road (SR 611) and Silo Hill Road.
Large portions of the site are covered in natural resources including
several branches of an intermittent stream, which intersect on the
site and flow across Silo Hill Road through the second parcel the
Township acquired, joining with the North Branch of the Neshaminy
Creek on the Township’s Owls Nest Park site. Wetlands, floodplains,
wetland margins and riparian buffers are located extensively on the
site in the areas surrounding these streams. Steep slope areas on the
site are confined mainly to the 100 year floodplain areas on the site.
Approximately 15.2 acres of the property are covered in woodlands,
much of which is highly mature with the minimal understory and
large canopy trees associated with longstanding forests.
The second parcel is comprised of 30.49 acres located north of
the intersection of Silo Hill Road and Easton Road (SR 611) and
has frontage on both roads. Large portions of this property are also
covered in natural resources. An intermittent stream flows through
the site along the northern property boundary and joins with the
North Branch of the Neshaminy Creek on the Owls Nest Park site.
Wetlands, floodplains, wetland margins and riparian buffers are
located extensively on the site in the areas surrounding these streams.
Approximately 19.5 acres are covered in woodlands, much of which
is highly mature with the minimal understory and large canopy
trees associated with longstanding forests. Several existing trails are
located throughout the woodlands with one path connecting to the
rear of properties adjacent to Groveland Elementary School.
We continue to work with several property owners in 2014 and
hope to close on several conservations easements later this year.
 Carolyn McCreary
Plumstead Township Manager
Financing the Open Space Program
The Township’s land preservation program has been funded in
large part by $7,500,000 in voter-approved referenda dating back
to 1999. The Township continues to receive annual dedicated open
space revenue provided through a voter-approved real estate tax levy
(2.5 mils), and 0.25% earned income tax assessment. These annual
income sources are primarily dedicated to pay required debt ser¬vice
on the Township’s open space program obligations. Excess revenues
will accumulate to allow new purchases over time. In early 2014, the
Township solicited proposals to refinance a portion of the cur¬rent
debt of 2,156,250 dollars from a current rate of 4.50%, which worst
case scenario could reset to 6% in the next few years. The Supervisors
authorized refinancing this portion of debt to a fixed rate of 3.02%.
Assuming a more realistic reset of 4% based upon current market
conditions, this will save the Township $234,221 dollars over the next
17 years. The Township continues to work closely with the Bucks
County Agricultural Land Preservation Program and the Bucks
County Open Space Program to coordinate acquisition efforts and
to utilize state or county funding when and where appropriate.
Please browse the Township’s new website at www.bedminsterpa.
com to view the Land Preserva¬tion Advisory Committee’s agendas,
meeting minutes and more.
 Richard H. Schilling,
Bedminster Township Manager
Solebury Township
Land Preservation Report 2013
As you drive through Solebury Township, you are captured by the
farmlands, broad sweeping greensward and scenic rural character of
Solebury and that’s what attracts and holds its residents here.
To date, 69 properties comprising 3,084 acres have been preserved
through the Solebury Township’s program; 63 of those conservation
easements are coheld with Bedminster Regional Land Conservancy.
When this acreage is combined with lands protected by private
land conservancies and public agencies, the total of land protected
cont. on page 9
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EAST ROCKHILL TOWNSHIP
215-257-5167 215-257-9156
Fax 215-257-1299
1622 Ridge Road, Perkasie, PA 18944
[email protected]
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FARM ✧ GARDEN ✧ HABITAT
Farm & Farmer Profile: Fitting Farm
WILDLIFE PRINT RAFFLE!
Solebury Township has had an active land preservation program
for nearly 20 years, having its first of four voter approved referenda
in 1996 that authorized bond funding for land preservation. The first
conservation easement secured through the Township’s program was
placed in 1998, protecting the Fitting Farm, located in the heart of
Solebury.
The Fitting Farm, a working farm with significant natural and
agricultural characteristics, is also rich in history and wildlife value.
The 25-acre property is comprised of woodlands, steep slopes, a
stream, wetlands, cropland having prime agricultural soils, and open,
scenic views visible from Upper York Road. Natural features include
a branch of the Honey Hollow Creek, which flows through portions
of the property on its way to Aquetong Creek.
The property is within the Honey Hollow Watershed, a National
Historic Landmark, as designated by the United States Department
of the Interior in 1969, and is within an area designated as a Farm
Conservation Demonstration Area. It is also part of the National
Wildlife Preserve, registered by the National Wildlife Federation.
Landowner and farmer Don Fitting was born on the farm and
grew up there, and still lives there. He is proud of his heritage and
pleased to be the steward of this land that has meant so much to his
family. He joins the Bedminster Regional Land Conservancy on our
annual monitoring property walks and talks about the large old oaks,
the headwaters of Honey Hollow Creek that feed his pond with his
‘pet’ fish, and his luck with hunting. His conscientious farming and
stewardship is evident with graceful curving contour crop farming
practices in place and his admiration of grand old beech trees that
grow in the woods.
Don’s life experiences on his family farm are recorded through the
Solebury Historical Society Oral History Project, where he relayed
that “I lived on the farm my whole life. We ran a dairy farm with
registered Jersey cows. I learned to milk much too young. I thought
it’d be fun, but my father found my interest and ability quite an asset!
In the mornings, I got up, milked the cows and then delivered the milk,
before school. By the age of 20, I had a herd of 9 cows. I continued
the dairy farm and then after World War II, I bought a baler and did
custom baling and found a lot of work on this farm and others.”
Don also shared his perspective with us on having preserved his
land with a conservation easement placed in 1998, stating “When I
was asked about preserving my land, I thought it was a great idea.
My biggest worry was what would happen around me ... but most of
my neighbors have [subsequently] preserved their land, too. A year
after I preserved my land, another landowner, who was considering
cont. on page 8
RAFFLE TICKET $5 PER CHANCE, 3 FOR $10
Benefits BRLC land preservation programs.
“Golden Eagle”
This is a lovely signed print by noted wildlife artist, Guy Coheleach.
It is in excellent condition and is in its original jacket, with velum
protection stamped by Regency House Art. Size is 19" x 25".
FILL IN & MAIL TO:
BRLC PO Box 208, Bedminster, PA 18910. We will mail you your
ticket stub(s). Ticket drawing at our annual meeting, 4/28/14.
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Green Tip:
According to Jo Robinson, journalist and author of “Eating
on the Wild Side” to maximize nutrients and benefits of lettuce,
right after purchasing, rinse the head of lettuce, and all leaves
and dry them. Then cut or rip the leaves into bite-sized pieces
before you storing it. This increases the antioxidants fourfold!
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Jerry Fritz
Garden desiGn, inc.
P.O. BOx 10
rOute 611
Ottsville, Pa 18942
tel: 610-874-1300
Fax: 610-847-1324
www.JerryFritzGardendesiGn.cOm
1166 Elephant Rd.
Perkasie, PA 18944

“We should make an effort to rekindle
respect for the values that come from life
lived in harmony with the land.”
— Don Henley
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FARM ✧ GARDEN ✧ HABITAT
Support Your Local Farmers
Support and Thank
Our Local Farmers
Fresh Produce, Farm Markets, Country Variety
AGA Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-795-0660
1333 Elephant Road, Bedminster Twp.
Fall - pumpkins, corn maze, hay rides • Winter - Christmas trees
• Spring - B&B evergreens and shade trees. • Now available for
field restoration - reclaiming abandoned farmland with a powerful
new machine - a combination of huge brushhog and rototiller that
opens the soil while grinding above ground.
Bedminster Orchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-795-0303
1024 Kellers Church Rd. Bedminster Twp.
Spring - (Pick your own) strawberries, Summer - peaches, watermelons, cantaloupes, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, cucumber,
eggplants, Fall- 15 varieties of apples, pumpkins, all fruit and
vegetables grown on farm.
Hellerick’s Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-766-8388
5500 Easton Rd. (Rt. 611 S. of Plumsteadville)
Spring - strawberries. (Pick your own) • Fall - Pumpkin Festival.
Moyer’s Village Farm in Dublin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-249-3616
183 N. Main Street, Dublin
Hay and straw, express wagons, garden furniture.
Myerov Family Farm Market & CSA . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-249-3145
306 Elephant Rd. - 1 mile north of 313, Bedminster Twp.
Tomatoes, fancy salad mix, fragrant herbs and other produce.
Ottsville Farmers Market • Linden Hill Gardens 8230 Easton Rd. (Rt. 611).
April 29th - Oct. Fridays 4 to 8 pm
Penn Vermont Fruit Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-795-2475
Rolling Hills Road, Bedminster Twp.
Spring - strawberries, raspberries (pick your own). • Summer Corn, tomatoes, variety of fresh fruit and vegetables • Fall - apples,
pears, cider, pumpkins, variety of squash, honey, maple syrup.
Plumsteadville Grange Farmers Market • 5917 Easton Rd. (Rte. 611)
Next to Plumsteadville Grange Hall. June through Oct. Saturday,
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Trauger’s Farm Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-847-5702
Route 611 (across the canal) Kintnersville
Winter - pumpkins, open for dairy produce, their own eggs,
candy, jellies, fruit & gift baskets, flowers. Phone orders for freezing.
Market open all year round.
Livestock, Farm Services, & Agronomic Products
AGA Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see above
Babydoll Sheep Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-453-9164
1385 Elephant Rd., Bedminster Twp.
www.babydollsheepfarm.com • Baby doll sheep for sale as pets.
The Bedminster Regional Land Conservancy wishes to
acknowledge all the farmers who grow and harvest the crops
on preserved lands! Whether they are the landowners or the
farmers who lease the land, we appreciate the stewardship
and care these farmers provide to these important properties!
Farm Fresh Recipe Corner
Spanish Torta
Courtesy of Betsy Wertz
Serves 4
4
eggs
1 c.
sliced onion
3
3 c.
garlic cloves, minced
sliced potatoes (2-4)
olive oil
Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in a 10” skillet. When
they are softened and translucent, transfer to a mixing bowl.
Scrub the potatoes and leave unpeeled. Microwave for about
5 minutes until nearly cooked, but still firm. Slice the potatoes
¼” thickness and mix well with the onions. Add salt and
pepper to taste.
Put ¼ c of oil oil into the skill. Put potato, onion mixture
into the skillet, pat and press until potatoes lie flat in pan. Beat
the eggs and pour over potatoes. Cover and cook undisturbed
for about 10 minutes. Remove cover and put skillet in 350°
oven until eggs are set.
Carefully loosen the dish from the skillet bottom using a
thin spatula. Invert a serving plate on top of the skillet and
flip it over. Serve at room temperature with garlic-flavored
mayonnaise.
Note: For a frittata variation of the traditional Spanish
Tortilla/Torta consider these optional additions from the garden
and farmer’s market: asparagus, peppers, tomatoes, etc.
James and Gail Crooke
Windybush Hay Farms . . . . . . . .215-766-2865 • 215-669-8545
108 Irish Meeting House Road, Bedminster Twp.
Hay, straw, Easter lambs. Manure, triple-ground mulch,
mushroom soil.
Matt Kanagy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-527-2370
235 Smith School Road, Bedminster Twp. • Hay.
Dean Overholt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-766-0534
311 Irish Meetinghouse Rd., Bedminster Twp.
Boards and trains horses in a state-of-the-art horse farm, hay.
Traditional Artisan Show
September 20 & 21, 2014
40+ nationally-recognized artisans
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Mark Schmidt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-795-2591
Deer Run Road, Bedminster Twp. • Hay and straw.
Glenn Wismer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-766-0675
87 Log Cabin Road, Bedminster Twp. • Hay and straw.
Delaware Valley College,
Doylestown
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Any local farmer wishing to be listed here should call
215-795-2352 and leave a message. This service is free!
BRLC website provides a list and links.
Benefits the Bedminster Regional Land
Conservancy land preservation programs.
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FARM ✧ GARDEN ✧ HABITAT
Land Stewardship: Notes from the Field
The BRLC is fortunate to have a team of easement monitors who
help us conduct the annual property visits to each of the preserved
lands. Collectively they walk many miles over 4,500 acres of land,
contributing hundreds of hours throughout the entire year. Working
in teams, the monitors check in with the landowner to see if any
changes have occurred at the property or are being considered.
Changes that might be noted include scope of farming, introduction
of livestock or placement of a new turn-out shed. By monitoring a
property every year, the BRLC stays current with the conditions and
activities at the property, and the landowner has the opportunity to
discuss with the monitors any stewardship matters and preview the
coming year’s activities.
Each of the monitors understands that monitoring itself is not
something to be taken lightly, i.e., it is not just putting on a pair
of sneakers and taking a walk in the park! They show a depth of
commitment to the community and land preservation, with a love
of the outdoors and skills in ‘reading the landscape.’
At times, the monitoring walks may be somewhat strenuous and
uncomfortable, with less than ideal weather conditions. However, the
BRLC monitors recognize that they are performing a service, one that
is an integral part of land preservation and that requires a certain level
of responsibility. We have very committed monitors who are pleased
to be serving the Conservancy, and the community, in this capacity.
When asked why they monitor and what they like about the
monitoring work, monitors tell us they like being in the outdoors,
visiting the various properties to observe the stewardship of the land,
and assessing the state of the ecosystems involved. In the words of
Abby Brooks, Board member and monitor, “Having an opportunity to
meet the landowners and hear their stories about their properties adds
to the enjoyment of the monitoring experience.” Always respecting
the privacy of the landowner, monitors enjoy exploring new places
and working with other monitors.
If you live adjacent to a preserved property, you may observe
our monitors, identified with their BRLC cap or t-shirt, as they walk
along the property border – please give them a greeting! We thank
them for their service!
 Barbara Drew
Daisy Gait LLC
3533 Farm School Road
Ottsville, PA 18942
(215) 962-2104
Pasture Boarding for Retired Horses
Pet & Farm Sitting
Ivy N. Garfinkel
FARM & FARMER PROFILE (cont. from p.5)
BC DESIGN
INCORPORATED
preserving his land and later did so, asked me if I was glad I had
placed an easement on my land. To anyone who asks if I would do it
all over again, I answer that I would do the same thing immediately!”
Don’s attachment to his family farm and commitment to the
community is clearly expressed: “I’m happy to be able to look out
here and see the land, walk on it, and enjoy it for the rest of my life.
I have been fortunate to be raised in this community and I hope
Solebury continues the way I remember it.”
The Fitting Farm conservation easement is coheld in perpetuity
by Solebury Township and Bedminster Regional Land Conservancy.
We are grateful for Don and his wife Joan Fitting’s commitment to
land preservation!
 Barbara Drew
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SOLEBURY TOWNSHIP REPORT (cont. from p.3)
is well over one-fourth of Solebury Township - a very significant
accomplishment.
Open space has its own intrinsic value. Who can put a price on the
value of witnessing the joy of children at play in a field, horses grazing
on a meadow, or geese fly in for a landing on a pond? Or the price on
fresh, drinkable water, calm roads unburdened by traffic noise and
delays. Natural resources such as ponds, rolling fields of farmland
with open vistas, wetlands and creeks, woodlands and forested
hillsides, provide us with tangible and intangible benefits, such as
quality of life. They deserve our careful stewardship and protection.
With the dedication and hard work of the Land Preservation
Committee, Solebury’s future is in the hands of forward-looking
stewards who are at the forefront of land preservation.
The Land Preservation Committee (LPC) members are very
actively involved in the various program components, setting policy
and taking leading roles in the projects while serving as property
representatives or liaisons between the landowner and officials.
Ralph O’Banion served as Chair, Christine Hafner as Vice-Chair, and
Malcolm Crooks, Stan Marcus, Karl Pettit, Jan Ubel, Phil Johnson
and Charlotte Zanidakis, continued as members. Bob Heath, Jr.
served as Board of Supervisor liaison, providing an effective means
for communication and coordination of the preservation program
by the two agencies.
A key to the success of the land preservation program continues
to be the commitment of its citizens to the protection of the natural
and agricultural resources in Solebury. Bedminster Regional Land
Conservancy serves as grantee on all new easements and continues
to be a very responsive, dedicated organization of vital assistance to
the township program.
 Jean Weiss, Solebury Township
Land Preservation Administrator
DUBLIN AGWAY
Farm * Pet * Lawn & Garden
BARNS AND FARMS …
Bountiful and Fabulous!
10 N. Rt. 313, Box 350, Dublin, PA 18917
215-249-3117
Chili Cookoff: Our Compliments to the Chefs!
We salute our Barns and Farms Tour hosts for opening up their
barns for our fabulous Barns & Farms Tour held on a misty, fall day
of October 6, 2013. The weather couldn’t have been more ideal for
our first Restaurant Chili Cookoff, a new addition to our popular
Barns and Farms Tour. Chili lovers eagerly gathered and got in line
early for the tasting of chili provided by five restaurants: Dam Good
Café (Perkasie), Emil’s Restaurant (Perkasie), Max Hansen Caterer
(Doylestown), Stella’s House Blend Café (Sellersville) and The
Washington House (Sellersville). Each chili version had a distinctive
flavor or ingredient and all hit the spot on a cool autumn day. It was
a close vote, with The Washington House winning the most votes.
Our compliments and appreciation to all the chefs and restaurants
for participating in the cookoff, it added much to the festivities for
everyone!
The six barns on our tour showed a great diversity of uses and
styles, from newly built to historic, to working dairy barn to art studio.
They all had interesting features and settings for viewing. Several
landowners provided fascinating, informative fact sheets about their
farming enterprise and we share their stories with you.
cont. on page 12
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David Wurster, Owner
Members of the Bedminster Regional Land Conservancy 2013
We greatly appreciate our members and their support! We have started our membership drive for 2014. If you are a member, we hope
that you renew early, and thank you if you have already done so! If you just joined for the first time in 2013 or in Jan 2014, you are in our
records as a new member and are marked below with a # — Welcome, and thank you!
If you are not a member, please join us and help us preserve the rural lifestyle, farmland and scenic beauty of this area! Our annual
membership fees are very reasonable, starting at just $15 for Seniors. Our current membership categories are listed on page 15 – please
note the descriptive categories. Membership contributions are tax-deductible. BRLC is a 501 C-3 organization, registered with the IRS and
the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations.
Bruce & Dorothy Allen * #
Genevra & Rick Allen
Anonymous
Rick & Kathi Angello
Kathleen Augustine
Jeffrey & Noelle Barford
Stanley Barker
Paul Barnes & Paul Secraw
Andrea & Kevin Bateman
Gib & Wendy Battisti *
Richard & Jeanette Baum
Edward Bazinet
Molly Beck & Chris Golding
Joe Berardi
Glenn Bergenfield
Valerie & Bernard Berlinger, Jr.
Laura Bohn & Richard Fiore, Sr.
Janet Borowy
Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm Borthwick
Audrey Bostwick *
Abby Brooks
Thomas & Carol Brubaker
Elmer & Joye Bryan
Warren & Lois Buckman
Anthony & Colleen Cerino
Albert T. Chadwick*
Ellen Chapman & Michael Moss
Joseph Chiesa
Jean Clark #
Nancy Clark
Lake S. Clemmer
Morgan & Nicole Cowperthwaite, III
Sandra Cowperthwaite
A. J. Cox
James Crooke
Malcolm & Elaine Crooks
Marjorie Crooks #
Mike & Kathy Dearborn
Lillian & Duane Deming
Diane & Lew DeSpirito
Al & Joann Desris
Marie Catalina Detweiler
Mr. & Mrs. Louis F. Dierking *
David A. Downs & Ruthann Nagle
Barbara Drew
Nato Evans & Mary Tiebout
Richard Foggio & Robert Ferguson
Ryan Fitzgerald #
Tracey & Wayne Fowler * #
Philip & Regina Franchois
Chris Frei
Chris French *
Bob & Marge Froman
Peter & Catherine Getchell *
Tom & Helene Girard #
Bill & Sandy Goble *
Susan Graybill
Stephen R. Grossman
Allan Gummo
Betty & George Hallowell
Natalie Hamill & Josh Perlsweig #
Allison Hamilton
Tom, Anne & Kim Hanna
Robert Hansen & Gary Westerfer
Charles D. Healy
Wearn Heinz & Mary Lennon
Leroy & Kathleen Herstine
Jay Hibbs
Lester High
Robert & Barbara Holland
Harlan & Jill Howard
Peter & Kelly Jerrom
Phillip & Joy Johnson
Barry Kaplan
Louise T. Kass
Ken & Benji Kidwell
Wendell & Alma Kinker
Cheryl Klaus & Curtis R. Jensen *
Frances Kocher
Barbara Kolbe
Jim & Maureen Kosa #
Walt & Mary Kozak
Michael Krug & Ellen Miller
Martie & Neil Kyde
Dr. & Mrs. L. Paul Lanctot
John & Jill Landes
Claire Lear
Charles Lebegern
Ed & Alexandra Leydon #
Karen Lien & Scott Hutchinson *
Christopher & Rebecca Lippman
Katherine (Dolly) Geisel Lokay #
Maurizio & Adriana LoPiccolo
Stephen Lowe
Rev. Elizabeth Lyman
Jeannette & Richard Lynch
Norman A. MacArthur & William J.
Novak
Eugene & Nancy Macur
Helene Magill #
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Malchiodi
Leonard & Eve Marschark *
Patrick Mason & Christina Reisinger *
Gertrude Mastrotante
John & Marda Mattox
Jane & Ed McArdle, Jr.
Frank & Ann McAuliffe
Donald & Grace McClintock
John & Carol McCullough *
William & Grace McGowan
Charles T. McIlhinney, Jr.
John & Peggy Metzger
Kristen Metzger
Harold & Lorraine Meyers *
Jim & Colleen Michaels
Jeff & Beverly Miller
Mary S. Miller #
Andy Miller & Randy Sklar
Don & Karen Moss
Paul & Beverly Muller
Ted Mullins*
Anita D. Meyers
Dale & Brenda Myers
Phyllis Myers
Marita & Tom Nash
Joshua & Susan Nemzoff #
Donald & Dolores Nice
Scott Nicholas
Bryna Nieh
Ralph O’Banion
Linda and Otto Ormosi
Jeanne & Michael O’Shea
Jennifer & Harry O’Toole #
Carol & Denis Palermo
David & Judith Paulovic
Jim & Mary Kay Petzold #
Mary L. Pierson
Robb Platz & Diana Restifo
Robert & Laurel Podraza
Lora & Stuart Preston
Marguerite Quinn
Geoff & Maureen Raike
Sharon Yerkes & Dr. Larry Rakowksi #
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rankin
Al & Karen Rauch
Daryl W. & Brenda Rice
Theo Kondos & Kevin Rice
Willis Rivinus
Bob & Ellen Roth
Earl & Pat Ruckdeschel
Dr. C. Dina Russell, VMD
Joseph & Barbara Salvadore
Lisa M. Sandler
Bernadette & Eric Schaffhausen
Gilbert & Joan Schleiden
Jim & Sue Schleiden
Dorothy Schmidt
Emil Schmidt
Freda Schopfer
William and Laurie Schutt
Jurgen Schweickhardt
Thomas Schweizer #
Natalie Searl
John & Eileen Sedlock
Don & Ellen Sharpe
Charles & Donna Shaw
Chris Shaw & Michelle Tan
Hal & Janice Sheets
Patricia & Owen Simmons
Alan Miller & Randy Sklar
Robert & Carol Spanninger
John & Linda Spiegel
David & Marie Stone
Ruth & Chris Stranick
Jim & Kathy Streett
Carol & Gregg Strom
Tom & Libby Sumter
John & Bonita Sylvester
Buz & Janet Teacher
John & Vicki Terry
Barbara Thomas
Dan & Barbara Todd *
Robert & Kristine Toth
Laura Ulrich
Paul S. Ventresca
Frank & Francis Verviel
Erol & Elisabeth Veznedaroglu
Birgitta and I. H. von Zelowitz
Joan & Charles Weber
Carolyn & Drenning Weidman
Barbara Weiss
Elizabeth Wertz
Wayne Whitney
Frederick Wiedman
Regina & William Willoughby
Michael & Ruth Ann Wilson
Dale & Kathleen Wismer
Glenn & Glenda Wismer
Marcha Witt *
Donald & Patricia Wolfe *
Walt & Jean Wurster
Colleen & Ron Wurz *
Marnie & Jan Yunger
Charlotte & Ted Zanidakis #
John A. Ziesel
Barbara Zietchick
* indicates lifetime membership category • # indicates new member for 2013 or 2014
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Businesses, Donors & Volunteers of the Bedminster Regional Land Conservancy 2013:
Business Members
18th Century Clocks,
Len & Eve Marschark
21st Century Distributors,
Tony Cataldi
AGA Farms, Dan & Marge Devery
B & B Canopy, Jacquelyn Tice
Bedminster Associates, Paul Ventresca
Bee Bergvall & Co.,
Cynthia Bergvall, CPA
BC Design, Brendan & Patt Riley
Bernard S. Delin Furniture,
Spence & Susan Delin
Bucks County Alpacas LLC,
Karin Giordana & Erica Tollini
Bucks Country Gardens, LTD,
Tom Hebel
Chwal Hydro-Seeding, LLC,
Heide & Ken Chwal
Clemons Richter & Reiss, PC,
Terry Clemons, Esq.
Coach People, Angie Pincin
Conservation Resources, Heide Chwal
Cosenza Plumbing & Heating
Curves, Freda Schopfer #
Daisy Gait Farm,
Ivy Garfinkel & Ted Arnold
David Brill Landscaping
David Froehlich,
Salwyn Strasburg Real Estate
Dear Garden Associates, Inc.
Dublin Agway/Wurster Farm &
Garden, David & Walter Wurster
E. Rockhill Township,
Marianne Morano, Manager
Elephant Sewing Works, Harry
& Jennifer Dannehower III
Barns & Farms Tour Chili
Cook-Off Restaurants:
First Savings BankingInsurance-Investments
Grim, Biehn & Thatcher
Hobble Hill Farm, David & Louann
Zapicchi
Jason Steich Overhead Doors
Kate Harper, Esq.,
Timoney Knox, LLP
Kenny Goldenberg Family,
Pheasant Run Farm
Kirchhoff Landscape Nursery &
Greenhouses
Landis Agencies, Jeff Landis
Laurie Ermentrout,
MaryKay Consultant
Linden Hill Garden, Jerry Fritz
Garden Design, Inc.
Pat Siwert, Bedminster Township
Tax Collector
Professional Landscape Services,
Peter L. Schwalm
Quakertown National Bank
Quakertown Veterinary Clinic
Reb & Hayden Brooks
Red Dog Art, Elizabeth Wertz
R F Contractors, Robert Froman
Solebury Investment Group,
Michael Scavullo #
Sweetbriar Homeopathy,
Dr. Samuel Krinsky
Three Trees Foundation,
Stuart & Janet Teacher
Trees in Travel, Constance Hermann
Zaveta Custom Homes, LLC,
Rich Zaveta
Dam Good Café
Emil’s Restaurant
Max Hansen Caterer
Stella’s House Blend Café
The Washington House
Barns & Farms Tour
Contributors & Sponsors:
Chubby’s Dairy Barn
David Brill Landscape Services
Doylestown Bookshop
Dublin Agway
ELM Design
Grim, Biehn, and Thatcher
QNB Bank
Trees In Travel, LLC
Wehrung’s Lumber & Home Center
Road Rally Sponsors & Contributors:
Black Bass Hotel
Carousel Lavender Farm
Collison M ax
Digital Reprographics Solutions
Doylestown Animal Medical Clinc
DPL Painting
Dunkin’ Donuts
First Savings Banking Insurance and Investments
Herr’s Snacks
Historic Piper Tavern
Meguiar’s
Plumsteadville Inn
The Perk
Utz Quality Foods
Washington House Restaurant
WaWa
Other Donors and In-Kind Contributors:
Abby Brooks, Brooks Antiques
AGA Farms, Dan & Marge Devery
Astro-Dynamic Print & Graphics
BC Design, Inc. Brendan & Patt Riley
Bee Bergvall & Co.
Helene Magill
Solebury Investment Group
Willis Rivinus
We also thank the landowner hosts & hostesses who graciously
open up their properties for the Barns & Farms Tour (in
alphabetical order): Jerry & Becky Harris and Jimmy & Brenda Harris,
Matching Companies for Volunteerism
and Contributions:
Harris Farm; Karen Lien & Scott Hutchinson, TYNAS Barn; Karen & Don Moss,
Sheep Shelter Farm; Jane, Guy and Caroline Ramsey, Primary Schooling Farm;
Joseph & Janice Robb; and Henry & Charlotte Rosenberger, Tussock Sedge Farm.
Johnson & Johnson – Matching Funds
Verizon Matching Program
Our appreciation as beneficiary of the Traditional Artisan Show
and our thanks to: Len & Eve Marschark, Coordinators; Carol Palermo
Please remember to join us in thanking the following
businesses and individuals who made contributions
to support our fund-raising events this year, listed
alphabetically by first name:
& Sandy Rosenberg, Co-Chairs Front Desk; Genevra & Rick Allen, Laurie
Ermentrout, Bob Ferguson & Dick Foggio, Patrick Mason & Christina Reisinger,
Sandy Rosenberg, Phil Johnson, Martie Kyde, Ted Mullins, Denis Palermo, Donna
& Chuck Shaw, Marcha Witt, front desk. Thanks to host families for artisans:
Wendy & Gib Battisti, Abby Brooks, Carol & Denis Palermo, Bernadette & Eric
Schaffhausen, Bob & Kay Shaeff, Nancy & Dave Sharp, Nancy & Dave Shelly,
Gail & Vince Princiotta, and Marcha Witt. Special thanks to the administration,
faculty and students of the UBC Tech School.
Traditional Artisan Show Contributors:
18th Century Clocks
BC Design
Bucks County Magazine
Bucks County Soapstone
Traditional Artisan Association & All the Member Artisans
Our appreciation as beneficiary of the Vargo Car Show:
Our special thanks to Dan & Marge Devery, AGA Farms, for designating the
Bedminster Regional Land Conservancy as one of its beneficiaries. We greatly
appreciate the contributions made by the food vendors: J&J Kettle Korn, LLC
and Anita Palazzo-Serratore.
We would also like to thank the many volunteers, and the scouts of
Boy Scout Troop 610, who helped to make the event a great success.
Many thanks to the Fund-Raising Committee who organize
and run our events: Barns & Farms Tour Chair: Laurie Ermentrout; Sandy
Watch for details
on our new Spring/
Summer event,
a Farm to Table Dinner,
in place of the
June garden tour!
Breslow, Nancy Clark, Harry & Jennifer Dannehower, Bob Ferguson & Dick
Foggio, Harlan & Jill Howard, Patrick Mason & Christina Reisinger, Don Moss,
Eric & Bernadette Schaffhausen, Joan Stear, Marcha Witt, Don & Trish Wolfe
and Ron Wurz. Additionally, we would like to thank all the individuals who
volunteer to monitor at the events!
Editorial Assistance: Our thanks to Ted Mullins, Carol Palermo, and Barbara
Thomas for assistance with our newsletter.
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BARNS & FARMS (cont. from p.9)
Harris Dairy Farm
Jimmy Harris was on hand to provide informative answers to tour
participants who were full of questions. Jimmy is a very devoted
farmer, having grown up on this family-run farm. The 70-acre Harris
Dairy Farm in E. Rockhill has about 100 cows which consume 2
tons of feed a day! He milks the cows at 5 pm and 5 am each day.
The milk is sold to Rosenberger’s and to places in New York City,
often used for the increased demand for Greek yogurt. All the farm
work is accomplished by Jimmy and his father, and a few part-time
workers. Upon thanking him for the tour and information, Jimmy
expressed that he was happy to do it and that “the Conservancy has
done more for this area than I can ever give back.”
safe to pet, they noted that Tally,
a Quarterhorse cross, was rescued
from auction and has been very shy
and leery and thus may not come
over to be petted.
Joseph and Janice Robb
A balsa wood model of the barn
was created by owner Joe Robb
who conceived it for space as an
art studio for Joe’s many artistic
talents. The Robbs then had an
architect and Timberpeg complete
the final design and construction of
the attractive low maintenance and
useful structure. Nestled on a gentle
slope overlooking a stream on
Rolling Hills Road in Bedminster,
the barn’s large windows allow for
beautiful views of the Robb’s land.
Caroline explained it was
quite an advancement for
shy “Tally” to cautiously
approach the photographer
The Harris Farm’s twin silos, breeding barn, milking
barn and Heifer barn on Branch Road, E. Rockhill
Primary Schooling Farm
Jane Ramsey stated that she and her husband Guy were so
happy to return to Bucks County. She added: “We live here, and
our daughter Caroline runs the school and that it is a ‘win-win’
situation for us. That also applies to the horses that are rescued and
riders that benefit from the relationship with the horse.”
Since purchasing the farm on Stonebridge Road in Bedminster
a little over a year ago, the Ramseys have been busy establishing
Primary Schooling for Horse & Rider. They expressed that they
“support the efforts of the Conservancy in protecting farmland and
open space. Our role as stewards of this land is a privilege. We take
measures such as practicing responsible manure management to
keep the land pristine. Small farms like ours also create a positive
economic impact because we rely on the services and support of
local businesses, including other neighboring farms.”
For the tour, Caroline
demonstrated riding and
training techniques at
two scheduled times and
as another small crowd
gathered towards the end
of the tour, she provided
an extra demo of “longlining” with Onyx.
Each horse had a
With Caroline on the ground,
profile, complete with its
using long reins, she guided the
history and personality
horse around in loops and
as well as a photograph.
figure-eights, smoothly
Explaining that the nine
changing directions and gaits
horses are friendly and
Janice and Joseph Robb enjoy the autumn views from
their 3-bay purlin post construction barn
Sheep Shelter Farm
Don and Karen Moss explained that their barn was built around
1860 in the traditional Mennonite manner, replacing an original
log barn. All of the support beams in the lower part of the barn
are hand hewn, which indicates that they may have been salvaged
from the original barn.
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Exterior and interior views of a barn vent referred to as a
Maltese Cross at the highest point just under the peak
of the roof on each side
Don Moss explained that the Mennonites often added a
decorative and functional vent known as a Maltese Cross because
it provided for air circulation. Originally a log house, a log barn
and a springhouse comprised the building complex.
Don explained that he and his wife Karen have lived on this farm
for 32 years. They started with one sheep for their daughter, and in
five years their ownership had increased to 40 sheep! They’ve had
sheep and Border Collie dogs ever since.
TYNAS Barn
Built in 2012, inspiration for the design of the Karen Lien and
Scott Hutchinson barn was based on a book of Pennsylvania barns.
Built as a traditional 18th century timber and post barn using pegs,
no steel plates were used in construction. The south-facing roof has
solar panels which generate all the energy needed for the barn, and
then some! The view from the barn provides long, open vistas of
gently rolling hills and working farmlands.
Tussock Sedge Farm
Charlotte and Henry Rosenberger’s Farmer Manager, Jarrett
Brown, was on hand to answer questions and to point out the
interesting feature of a windmill foundation on the inside top of
the Swiss Schweitzer bank barn, built circa 1800. Jarrett expressed
his enthusiasm for farming work, and stated “Henry (Rosenberger)
has blessed me with the best job I could ever have.”
The TYNAS barn was the
site of the Restaurant Chili
Cookoff and headquarters for
the tour.
Thank you to all the tour
h o s t s a n d vo l u n t e e r s ! A
complete list of sponsors and
volunteers is found on page 11.
The Tussock Sedge Farm barn was built in circa 1880,
the structure being similar to other barns with a known
specific date of construction
This farm in Blooming Glen produces grass-fed beef using state
of the art grazing and clipping practices, modeling earlier times and
farming methods. The hormone-free, antibiotic-free beef is sold
to the public and to markets such as Altomonte’s and Delaware
Valley College.
There are a total of 250 cows on all the Rosenberger farms,
which are preserved lands. There are 75 yearlings and 95 brood
cows, which they will increase to 120 due to the increased market
for their grass-fed beef. There are about 200 Red Angus which are
crossed with other breeds.
BRLC volunteers Ron Wurz
and Harlan Howard
(left to right) stand in front
of the 5 fore-bays at TYNAS
Barn, ready to greet the
chili cookoff tasters
Vargo Dragway
Annual Fall Car Show
Saturday, November 1st, 2014
8 am to 3 pm (rain or shine)
Proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troop 610
and the land preservation programs of
Bedminster Regional Land Conservancy
2013 Barns & Farms Tour & Restaurant Chili Cookoff
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FARM ✧ GARDEN ✧ HABITAT
Find it Outside: Family Fun
With the arrival of Spring, spend some time outdoors and watch
for birds as they make their nests. You might see them flying back
and forth with some grass or twigs in their beaks. If you find a nest,
look for broken egg shells on the ground nearby or perhaps you
will still see some shells left in the nest.
All birds lay eggs, but we usually only eat the chicken egg in
America. (See our recipe corner for an egg dish on p. 7, and save
the egg shells for the activities suggested below.) Eggs have a
beautiful protective coating surrounding them. The chicken egg
shells are usually tan or white, depending on which chicken laid
the egg. The egg shell can be used for a craft, for mosaics or for
spring planting. Before you use them make sure they are cleaned
properly with soap and water.
You can use an egg shell to make a miniature vase or use as a
planter. The shells can be colored with paint or markers, or use
the Easter egg coloring kits and use food dye coloring. Crush the
shells after coloring, when dried, and use them to make a mosaic
to decorate other crafts by gluing them onto an item such as an
ornament, jewelry box, greeting card, decorative jar or bottle.
Egg Shell Plant and Flower Holders: Ask an adult to save you
some egg shell halves (cleaned and dried). Now break the edges
of the egg shell halves to make as level and even an edge as you
can. Get a chocolate candy or shoe box with a cover. With the use
of a compass or by tracing cups or lids, mark off six circles, just a
little smaller than egg shells, on to the box cover. Cut the circles out
nicely and then place the cover securely back on the box. Decorate
your box with paint or decorate it some other way. Optionally, as
an extra touch you can paint the egg shells. .Fill the egg shells with
fine rich potting soil or soil from the garden. Place the egg shells
in the box cover holes. Now you can place plant some seeds in the
egg shells to grow by a sunny window.
Your Opinion Is Important!
Please contact your federal and state representatives to make your
concerns or support for legislative issues heard. Your voice is important.
Your actions can make a difference in saving our communities.
Senator Robert Casey, 2000 Market St., Suite 1870
Philadelphia, PA 19103, 215-405-9660
Email: www.casey.sen.gov
Senator Pat Toomey, 600 Arch Street, Suite 9400
Philadelphia, PA 19106, 215-597-7200
Email: www.toomey.senate.gov
Congressman Michael G. Fitzpatrick, 1717 Langhorne Newtown Rd.
Suite 400, Langhorne, PA 19047, 215- 579-8102
Email: Fitzpatrick.House.gov
Senator Charles McIlhinney, 22 So. Main Street, Suite 220
Doylestown, PA 18901, 215-489-5000
Email: [email protected]
Representative Bernard O’Neill, 210 West Street Rd.,
Warminster, PA 18974, 215-441-2624
Email: [email protected]
Representative Marguerite Quinn, 1032 N. Easton Road
Doylestown, PA 18901, 215-489-2126
Email: [email protected]
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Adopt A Highway Cleanup
Bedminster Regional
Land Conservancy
Saturday,
April 26th
10am to 1pm
Board of Directors:
Eve Marschark, President
Ted Mullins, Vice President
Donna Shaw, Treasurer
John Spiegel, Secretary
Abby Brooks
Laurie Ermentrout
David Froehlich
Philip Johnson
Christina Reisinger
Begin at Presbyterian
Church at Deep Run
(16 Irish Meetinghouse
Road) rear parking
lot and carpool to
Bedminster Rd.
between Creamery
Road and Rte 313.
Executive Director
Barbara Drew
Committee Chairs:
Contact [email protected] to volunteer
and help us keep our area clean and beautiful!
Fundraising Committee
Laurie Ermentrout
Finance Committee
David Froehlich & John Spiegel
Renew Your Membership
Or Join Us Now For 2014!
Membership Committee
Ted Mullins
www.bedminsterlandconservancy.org
Contributions are tax-deductible: the Bedminster Regional Land Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Thank you for your support.
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VISIT OUR WEBSITE!
It is packed with interesting and useful information
about us, our events, and land preservation along
with many scenic and beautiful photos.
Newsletters are in color! Please have a look!
www.bedminsterlandconservancy.org
The official registration and financial information of
the Bedminster Regional Land Conservancy may be
obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by
calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.
Registration does not imply endorsement.
Mission Statement
The goal and purpose of the Bedminster Regional Land Conservancy is to function as a community-based land conservancy
for the preservation of farmland and our agricultural heritage, as well as other open spaces, natural resources, wildlife
habitats, and scenic features within Bedminster Township and other Bucks County municipalities. The main functions of this
conservancy are to identify land of significance and resources for preservation; promote, accept, hold, and provide stewardship
of conservation easements; provide information and function as a resource network for area residents and public agencies;
sponsor educational preservation programs; conduct fundraising activities; and work with other groups, corporations, and
organizations with similar missions to promote and further the goal of this conservancy.

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