Bird City Network and Briar Bush reforestation grant
Summary
Resolution No. 26-035 was scheduled to authorize a PECO Green Region grant application for invasive plant management and native plant restoration at Briar Bush.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
A grant award would offset the cost of habitat restoration work at Briar Bush.
Visitors to Briar Bush Nature Center and the township's natural habitats.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Nov 12, 2026
Resolution No. 26-035 was scheduled to authorize a PECO Green Region grant application for invasive plant management and native plant restoration at Briar Bush.
Environmental Advisory Council - Jun 17, 2026
Bird Town merged into the international Bird City Network, and Briar Bush received a $132,000 Montco 40 grant (with $20,000 match) for reforestation work happening this year — volunteers are needed. Spring native plant sales raised about $2,000, with a fall sale on September 26.
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