About | Marshallton Conservation Trust

Humphry Marshall

Who We Are

Since 2009, the Marshallton Conservation Trust has worked to preserve and improve the Marshallton community through initiatives focused on promoting the history of the village, maintaining its sense of place, and protecting the open space and natural resources of its environs. Through these efforts, the Village of Marshallton will largely remain a small, unique, historic community today and for future generations.

Our Approach

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To steward and preserve Marshallton’s history and culture

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To facilitate educational and social opportunities among the residents, organizations, and enterprises of the village

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To create a local community forum to address mutual concerns and implement projects

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To protect and improve the quality of life, safety, health, and environment of the Marshallton community-both within the Village boundaries and the countryside surrounding it.

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Board of Directors

Meet Our Board of Directors

Abbie Kessler, Secretary

Abbie Kessler is the Land Preservation Director at Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRC). She serves on the West Bradford Township...

Cristina Bennett, Treasurer

Cristina Bennett, Treasurer, is a financial professional with over 15 years of experience in the areas of financial planning and...

Brandi Levine

Brandi Levine worked for over 30 years in the nonprofit arts and historic site communities during which she served as Executive Director...

John Barr

John Barr was born and raised in the Marshallton area and has resided here for most of his life. He received a B.S. from Delaware Valley...

Lyle Frederick

Lyle Frederick has 40 years of construction management and engineering experience with an international firm, where he held both...

Cendrine Gemberling

Cendrine Gemberling is a principal in Greenville Partners LLC which owns and manages commercial real estate properties in the Tri-State...

Yvonne McFadden

Yvonne McFadden has lived in or near Marshallton for over 40 years. She spent her professional career as a high school French teacher in...

Robert Portnoy

Robert Portnoy, spent his professional career on Wall Street as a securities lawyer and banker. He was General Counsel and Deputy...

Linda Thomas

Linda Thomas is a West Chester native with fond childhood memories of playing with friends in nearby woods, cornfields, and ponds, later...

Letter From the President

A yearly review of news, updates, and what’s in the works at the Marshallton Conservation Trust from Board President, Robin Ashby.

Hello, 2024

The times, they are a changin'. Not only is our new 2024 wall calendar a glaring reminder of this fact, but it is difficult to ignore...

“The protection of open space is critical to maintaining the quality of life and natural resources that make Marshallton an extraordinary place to live while helping to preserve our unique mix of both a village and rural environment.”

Bob Portnoy
Marshallton Conservation Trust President

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

Each month, the Marshallton Conservation Trust publishes an e-newsletter that offers news, information, and updates on topics pertaining to the Marshallton community. Click below to read all about it.

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