Updates & News (Blog)

Land Development Process
We’re excited to share a simple guide to zoning and land development in our township, reviewed with input from township and county experts, and how we can all have a say in what gets built and where.
A Response to the Proposed Outrigger Warehouse Development
As a land conservancy rooted in the health and well-being of our local community, we’re deeply concerned about a proposed warehouse development that would dramatically reshape the landscape and livability of our area.

Magic Beans in Middletown
Purple Hyacinth is an excellent source of wildlife nectar and living thing food, it’s easy to grow, and we think it looks spectacular.
The Perfect Spring Day for Picking Trash
Recap of the 2025 CRC Watersheds stream cleanup day

Oh Deer, spring is almost here
It’s almost time for new plants and gardens. Let’s help them survive alongside the deer
Introducing: Penncrest Land Conservation Club!
MTLC is excited to share that over 80 Penncrest students have decided to rally behind land conservation as a way to protect our environment, forming Penncrest Land Conservation Club!


Beech Leaf Disease (BLD)
Beech Leaf Disease has spread to Pennsylvania. It may wipe out 90% of Beech trees. Learn more.

Amazing Wildflowers
As part of Community Day we have decided to support our local bees and butterflies by providing wildflower seeds to the wildlife lovers in our community. Almost nothing is as easy to plant as a wildflower!

Magic Beans in Middletown
As part of our local Community Day on May 4th, MTLC will be handing out packets containing over 1000x Magic Beans (actually Purple Hyacinth seeds).
Earth Day - “The Planet vs Plastics”
"The Planet vs Plastics" is the 2024 theme for Earth Day (today).
It has been barely 100 years since plastic was first commercialized, but plastic has already spread to every corner of our lives.

Spring is in bloom!
The trees may be sleeping in, but groundcover is buzzing with activity already. Flowers have started to wake up and our bizzy little friends are gathering their breakfast.

MTLC at CRC Stream Cleanup
MTLC members and their families attended the March 16th CRC stream cleanup event at Mt Alverno Road





Why Middletown Drinking Water is so Good
Respect our riparian buffers—they keep our drinking water clean.
