The Conservancy Board and Environmental & Sustainability Advisory Council have worked together to have East Goshen Township recognized as a Bird Town PA. The program encourages municipalities to work towards four key strategies: Creating and Protecting Habitat, Threats to Birds, Education and Engagement and Sustainability. Here are just some of […]
Bring your batteries to the Township Building during our Fall Yard Sale on Saturday, September 19th for free and safe disposal. Click below for details.
Paving is done. Line painting on E Boot Rd and Hershey Mill Rd will be done Thursday, 9/24, or Friday, 9/25.
Start your weekend with a walkthrough Applebrook Park while spotting local birds and wildlife with members of the Conservancy Board and Environmental & Sustainability Advisory Council. Click above for info!
East Goshen Township’s ESAC is launching a 5-month Composting Pilot Program to explore interest in a future township-wide composting program. Click above for more information.
Mark your calendar for September 20, the launch date for the Goshen250 Nature Challenge. Sometimes referred to as a “BioBlitz,” this nature challenge will be a friendly and fun competition between West Goshen and East Goshen townships to identify 250+ local plants, animals, birds, insects, aquatic life, and more through the free iNaturalist mobile app. Click above for more info!
Starting Monday, 10/19/26, through Friday, 10/23/26, from 9am to 3pm, Morstein Rd will be closed from College View Rd to Barkway Ln for bridge repairs.
PECO has upcoming system improvement work scheduled to take place in the Charter Chase area. Click below for more information.
Our next e-waste event is taking place Saturday, 11/7/26, 9am-noon, East Goshen Park: 1661 Paoli Pk, West Chester, PA 19380. Registration recommended! PECO Electric Customers: Bring your account # and PECO will waive the $10 fee for working room air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and mini fridges!
The Chester County Health Department has extended the Extreme Heat Health Alert until Sunday, July 5 in response to to the US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly forecast for dangerous temperatures and heat index values. Check out chesco.org/heat to learn what you can do to stay safe during this time.
East Goshen Township Conservancy Board is teaming up with the CRC Watersheds Association for a Joint Tree Maintenance Event on Saturday, June 27th from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM at Applebrook Park (On Hibberd Lane near the Chamber Building). Click above for more information and how to register!
The Conservancy Board is planning for a handful of community workshops and events in 2026-2027, and we need your input! Click above for a link to complete the survey.
Sewer televising will be done in the street on Glenbrook Ln, Lochwood Ln, and Waterview Rd during the weeks of June 1st and June 8th. Lining of the sewer pipes will begin on July 6th. Click to read the letter being sent out to residents on May 27, 2026, for a full description of the project.
PA Solar Center conducted a Solar Feasibility Study for East Goshen click view full article for the results.
Join us for a Bird Walk at Applebrook Park on Friday, June 5h at 8:30am! Start your morning with a walking through ApplebrookPark while spotting local birds and wildlife with members of the Conservancy Board and Environmental & Sustainability Advisory Council. Click for more information!
We collected 15,397 lbs of e-waste, reduced 21,467 lbs of GHG emissions, and diverted 442 lbs of toxic metals from landfills!
Westtown Way is closed at Walnut Hill and Westtown Roads due to a tree down on power lines. PECO and East Goshen Township are working to clear the road as quickly as possible, but this may take a few hours. We will update once the road is cleared.
Today, batteries power our laptops, smartphones, power tools, e-scooters, remote controls, smoke detectors, many children’s toys, and even your singing greeting cards. Batteries can store an immense amount of energy in a very small space. This means it is crucial that batteries NOT get thrown in the trash or recycling. The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory […]
In the fall, many migratory birds begin the long journey back to where they spend the winter. Most birds travel these long distances at night. Bright nighttime lighting can disorient migrating birds, drawing them off course. Consider making these simple changes to help birds get to where they are going safely. Turn off lights: Extinguish […]
The Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Council will be featuring “Trash Talk” monthly. This month we’re discussing sustainable ways to dispose of cardboard, paint and large metal items! If you have questions about trash or recycling, email sac@eastgoshen.org Should I break down my boxes or just lay next to the recycling can? You should break down […]
Take a break from the rake and help your yard and the planet. Did you know that the leaves that fall from your trees can act as a natural mulch to improve the soil and retain moisture through the winter? Leaves provide nutrients to your yard as they decompose naturally. They also provide valuable habitat […]
As the demand for artificial intelligence accelerates, municipalities throughout Pennsylvania have found themselves navigating complex regulations, legal challenges, and community debates about large-scale data centers. While no data center projects are currently proposed in East Goshen, township officials are proactively addressing potential impacts by updating zoning ordinances to create strict standards that will apply should […]