Thursday, October 1, 2026
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The Old Lincoln Highway is a little cleaner.
On Saturday, April 18, 55 Bradford Land Conservation, Inc. held its annual Adopt-A-Highway clean up event.
The group worked on the stretch of Old Lincoln Highway from Maple Avenue to Neshaminy High School.
Over 20 student volunteers from Conwell-Egan High School, Neshaminy High School and Boys Scout Troop 230 participated. The volunteers gathered 20 bags of trash and helped to keep the highway clean.
“We had such a good group of young people for this,” said Terry Dougherty, the executive director of 55 Bradford Land Conservation. ‘We were very fortunate to have so many volunteers, and their effort is worthy of recognition. They came out on a Saturday morning and gave up their time and effort for the community.
“I think it was a good experience for them. They didn’t realize how much trash collects along the road. We provided the gloves and safety vests for them, and they just did the rest.”
55 Bradford Land Conservation has been doing the Adopt-A-Highway event as part of the Pennsylvania Adopt-A-Highway program since 2017.
The organization also appreciated the contribution of the Middletown Township Police Department.
“They had an officer follow the kids, so they weren’t in any danger while they were doing the cleanup,” Dougherty said.
55 Bradford is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of natural areas, agricultural lands, and other open spaces for the benefit of the public. They are committed to conserving the ecological, historical, and scenic values of the land, and to fostering an appreciation for the environment and local heritage.
The organization can organize events, workshops, and educational programs to engage with the community and promote the importance of preserving natural habitats.
They work towards advocating for policies and initiatives that support land conservation and sustainable environmental practices. Through collaboration with government agencies, local authorities, and advocacy groups, they strive to protect and preserve natural landscapes for future generations.
They are committed to restoring and revitalizing natural habitats that have been impacted by human activities or natural events. Their habitat restoration projects aim to enhance biodiversity, improve ecological balance, and create sustainable ecosystems that support diverse flora and fauna.
Through their environmental education programs, they engage with schools, colleges, and community groups to foster a deeper understanding of ecological systems, conservation practices, and the significance of preserving natural resources
Dougherty became the executive director in January and has lofty goals for the organization.
“I’d like to see us become more visible in the surrounding community,” she said. “I would also like to see us establish a scholarship for a local student who is planning to study petroleum gas, wildlife conservation, animal science or agricultural management, something in one of those fields.”
A Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser is slated for September 26 at St, Frances Cabrini in Fairless Hills.
55 Bradford Land Conservation is located at 424 West Lincoln Highway, Suite 205 in Penndel. For more information or to volunteer, go to their website 55Bradfordlandconservation.org. They are on Instagram as 55bradfordland and Facebook as Land Conservation-55 Bradford.
