In a time not so long ago, when six feet of “social” distance felt like a valley between friends and neighbors, Marshallton Conservation Trust Board Member Cendrine Gemberling devised a plan to bring the community together through a simple but impactful idea: a Valentine’s Day Food Drive. With food banks experiencing an unprecedented need due in large part to the COVID pandemic, this was just one small way that the Marshallton Conservation Trust could step up to help our Chester County neighbors facing food insecurity. And thus began our partnership with the West Chester Food Cupboard. Three food drives later, thanks to the incredible support of our community and a special collaboration with The Goddard School of Marshallton, we have collected 1,527 pounds of food and staples plus almost $3,000 in cash and gift cards through our Valentine’s Day Food Drive. That's a whole lot of love.
As we usher in the warmer months of Spring, we look forward to more opportunities to bring the community together through events such as the Souper Supper in April and Marshallton Memorial Day Parade in May. As always, please visit our website for information on upcoming community events in the Village.
Community Spotlight: Tyler Mordosky
Congratulations to Tyler Mordosky for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Tyler started scouting in 2010 and joined Troop 52 located in Marshallton in 2016. Tyler has received numerous awards along with 37 merit badges. In addition to his scouting career, Tyler is an honor student at Downingtown STEM Academy and has played football and baseball for Downingtown West along with playing rugby for the Downingtown Rugby Club. For Tyler's Eagle Scout project, he worked with the West Bradford Township Land Preservation and Sustainability Committee where he coordinated and supervised the assembly and installation of benches, birdhouses, and associated signage at the gardens located at Broad Run and Shadyside Parks. On behalf of the Marshallton Conservation Trust, thank you, Tyler, for all your hard work and congratulations on your outstanding achievement!
Save The Date:
2023 Souper Supper and Spring Meeting
Join your friends and neighbors for a bowl of delicious soup and hearty conversation during this informative evening led by a panel of community representatives at The Marshalton Inn to discuss important topics of shared interest for the Village of Marshallton. In addition to updates on projects, activities, and priorities from the Marshallton Conservation Trust, the agenda will include a series of brief presentations by Robin Ashby, author of The Industrialist’s Brush–a book about the life and work of Harry Cann (a 20th-century patriarch of the Village). Lastly, a select panel will lead a discussion regarding an important historic preservation initiative. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information regarding the 2023 Souper Supper and Spring Meeting.
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