East Goshen ESAC

10/21/2026

Think now about what electronic waste you have and register for this conveinent event to safely dspose of it.

10/21/2026

Leave the leaves - it saves you a lot of work and makes the critters happy!

It's that oh-so special time of year again...time to leave the leaves!

Really, the entire food chain benefits from leaf litter come winter. Fallen leaves provide vital habitat to overwintering insects, small mammals, amphibians, and reptiles. Leaf litter also makes for wonderful nesting material and insulation for our den-dwellers like groundhogs. Then, of course, our larger mammals such as foxes and coyotes still need to hunt, and where are many of their go-to meals hiding out? You guessed it, the leaves!

Help a firefly make it to summer. Feed a fox. Do it for the salamanders.

Even if you live in a small space, leaf litter can be fastened to containers, window boxes, and raised garden beds with chicken wire. It's just one of those things where every little bit helps.

Happy fall, all!

P.S. Don't feel too guilty if you still need to mow some...leaves become excellent dirt!

📸: Image designed by hand and in-house by Brittni Hribar, Senior Graphic Designer

10/21/2026

Great news but lets help out by using less plastic

On Tuesday, the Atlantic County Utilities Authority and Princeton-based PolyGone Systems cut the ribbon on what officials called the world's first permanent system to remove microplastics from wastewater. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

09/29/2026

Do you have Household Hazardous Waste to dispose off - opportunity this weekend in Downingtown. Register Here

09/24/2026

Want to learn more about how to reduce exposure to microplastics ?
https://nyulangone.org/news/seven-tips-reducing-your-exposure-microplastics-plastic-additives?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUh2v9leHRuA2FlbQEwAHBkb2YFZmRpZBZQ8ACYva7Ly8zrXXakGWqJYKLZmPZxYWRpZAAAL9CKh-tfc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTczODQ3NjQyNjcwMzcwAAEeGJXpotn6wT-PdX_RNlhxQuPPBYvLK5AbaJm6JjMJrk6NEDIb9MoiGDIaG40_aem_rtu8Mipgtt3iotREKm63Dg

NYU Langone researcher Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP, provides steps for reducing exposure to microplastics and plastic additives such as phthalates. Learn more.

09/22/2026

Download iNaturalist app and start making observations in East Goshen. It's a fun family activity that makes you really look at where we live. We've already observed over 200 species in East Goshen! Check out https://eastgoshen.org/news/goshen-250-nature-challenge/

09/20/2026

Rain or Shine ickoff!!! The event runs all week. Download iNaturalist and start identifying the wonders of East Goshen Township

🌿 Join the Goshen250 Nature Challenge! 🐦🦋

Join us on September 20 at 12:00 p.m. at East Goshen Park’s Veterans Pavilion for the live kickoff of the Goshen250 Nature Challenge!

East Goshen Township and West Goshen Township are going head-to-head in a friendly competition to see which community can log the most species using the iNaturalist app. 🔎🌱

The kickoff will feature:
🐦 Bird Walk
🐞 Insect Walk
🌿 Interactive Tables
🎨 Children’s Activities

Activities will be hosted by the Penn State Master Watershed Stewards, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, and Goshen Tree Tenders.

For more information and instructions on downloading iNaturalist, visit:

🔗 West Goshen Township: https://www.westgoshen.org/388/Nature-Challenge
🔗 East Goshen Township: https://eastgoshen.org/about-us/goshen-250-nature-challenge/

We hope to see you there! 🌳🔍

09/02/2026

Cleaning out this Labor Day Weekend - put those used bikes to good use!!!

For more information:
https://www.chestercountyswa.org/DocumentCenter/View/3066/P4P-Flyer-and-Press-Release-color-version

09/01/2026

Use motion sensors on your outdoor lights - it's a simple way to help wildlife

In the United States, fall migration is happening right now! That means hundreds of millions of birds will be flying overhead many of our towns and cities. Birds need these areas to rest and refuel for the rest of their journey south. That’s why we’re calling on Congress to support the passage of the Local Communities and Bird Habitat Stewardship Act. This bill will make our cities and towns greener and healthier for birds and for the people who live there. Urge your U.S. Representative to support this bill: bit.ly/4q4oj0t

08/28/2026