Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council advises the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission on issues that affect the protection, conservation, management, promotion, and use of open space, recreational, historic, and natural resources within West Vincent’s borders.

EAC members are Township residents, serving three-year terms, appointed by the Board of Supervisors.

The group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in a public session.

Archived EAC agendas and minutes can be requested from the Township by completing a Right To Know Form and sending to office@westvincenttwp.org. Your request will be fulfilled within five business days.

Ordinance 65-1991 Environmental Advisory Council

Check out our latest educational videos. Tree Health Talk and Beginning Bird Watching.

Our News

EAC Recognized by PA EAC Network - Nov 2022 - EAC presented the success of our Pollinator Pitstop Program at PA EAC Fall Gathering in October. CETT also recognized as leader in clean energy community plans.

Pollinators Have a Pitstop at West Vincent Elementary School! - Nov 2022 - Birds & Bees Garden Club helped students at WVE install a pollinator pitstop garden for all to enjoy while outside AND inside!

Birds & Bees Garden Club - Garden Demonstration! - Oct 2021 - Many interested gardeners learned about the lasagna method to prepare their spring pollinator pitstop garden.

CLICK to view more Pitstop info

Opalanie Park - Hotspot to Spot Feathered Friends on a Cold Rainy Day! - Nov 2022 - 24 species of birds were sighted on the Beginner Bird Walk held on October 2. Opalanie Park is a vibrant environment for many more species of birds.

West Vincent is recognized as a Bird Town! Learn about Bird Town Pennsylvania and its mission to promote community-based conservation actions to create a healthier, sustainable environment for birds, wildlife, and people.

Check out West Vincent Bird Town Facebook page!

Our News

Township & Local Events

Township EAC Event - A Few Birds - The Basics of Birdwatching - Sat, Aug 12, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - EAC guest speaker, naturalist author, Chris Petrak will introduce common resident birds and visiting migrants, where and when to see them, and nuggets about their life and habits, including familiar birds such as: the “poor sam", the “perchickoree,” the "witchety", the “peter-peter,” and more.

Township EAC Event - Tree Health Talk - Thu, July 27, 7:00 p.m. - It is sad to see so many of our trees dying and stressed. What can we do? Our District Forester, John Nissen, will give a short talk on problems our trees are currently facing, with suggestions on what we can do to help, as well as sharing the best native trees to plant now, good street tree options, and trees that can live well under powerlines.

Township EAC Event - Weatherstone Trail - Woodland Care - Sun, Mar 26, 12 noon

Meet us on Pinehurst Drive at the paved Weatherstone Trail, just north of Route 401!

Many non-native, invasive plants are strangling many of the young oaks and flowers along the trail. We plan to gently remove them and learn about the plants along the trail.

Township EAC Event - Woodcock Evening Walk - Thu, Mar 16 at 6:00 p.m.!

Catch these birds do their mating dance in Opalanie Park!

RSVP at link above and read about these ground-dwelling birds before you join us on the walk!

Local Event - 2022 West Pikeland Growing Water Wise: Tackling Storm Water from Torrent to Trickle Webinar Series!

Three separate talks where participants will learn about ways to manage stormwater, keep it clean, and improve the health of our area streams. September 22, October 5, and October 26.

Local Event - North Coventry Township EAC Webinar Series! Local Natural Resource Protection Standards Inventory, Feb 17 and Chester County Climate Action Plan, Mar 30, both at 7 p.m. More info here!

Local Event - PA Horticultural Society webinar - Solutions to Invasive Plants - Feb 22, 2022! More webinar info here!

Here is an interview with the presenter, Christian Allyn.

Local Event - West Pikeland EAC - Feb 24!

West Pikeland is presenting You Bet Your Garden host Mike McGrath, who reveals ‘the Dirty Little Secret of Lawn Care”. February 24, 2022 @ 7pm via Zoom

Monday, January 17, 2022! The EAC Nature Club will be at Opalanie Park on Monday, January 17 tending the park's trees. More info here!

Programs and Education

CLICK to view WV Pollinator Pitstop Program

CLICK to view Healthy Yard Recognition Program

CLICK to view Healthy Yard Recognition Application

Litter Lifters of West Vincent

Beth Intoccia, Lead Volunteer and Coordinator

The Litter Lifters of West Vincent Township is creating a cleaner Chester County one event at a time.

Since May of 2020, we have grown from a few caring residents to over 90 people joining our efforts to pick up litter! Over 1,000 bags of litter have been removed from our roads, woods and streams.

Follow the Litter Lifters on Instagram at: litterliftersofwestvincent

If you would like to learn more about how you can support the Litter Lifters or help at a future event, email
litterliftersofwestvincent@gmail.com.

Volunteers must follow the Safety Instruction Sheet and complete the Litter Lifters Volunteer Waiver and Release Form when participating in a Litter Lifters clean up event.

Stormwater Damage - A recent Penn State article, "Slow the Flow: Reduce Stormwater on Your Property", provides the latest information to help homeowners manage and reduce storm water runoff.

Download "The Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater" for more information on how to maintain your yard and control runoff created by Lancaster County Conservation District in partnership with the Little Conestoga Partnership.

Watersheds defined -video link: What is a watershed and what can you do and our township do to prevent flooding and water pollution.

Tree Planting Recommendations List - list of large trees which interfere with PECO wires and suggested small trees and shrubs to consider planting.

Birdfeeder Maintenance: Now that it is safe to place our bird feeders back up, learn how to properly clean your feeders for your feathered friends

Bird-Friendly Plants: Do you want to create a bird-friendly area? Review the Audubon Society flyer to choose from the top 10 trees, shrubs, herbaceous and container plants to attract local birds.

Resident participation in Chester County Water Resources Authority (CCWRA) study - CWRA is working to review and update the County's integrated water resources plan, Watersheds, and the County's Stormwater Management Plan. A key component of the update process is getting input from residents from across the County on their water resources, water-based recreation, and stormwater concerns. If you are interested in contributing to the study, complete one of their surveys.

Learn more about the 2022 Philadelphia Flower Show and Sustainability Efforts