Calendar of Events

SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009 | 9:00 AM
Advanced/Intermediate Kayak/Canoe Trip
LOCATION: Heritage Conservancy’s Cliffdale Center in Port Murray, New Jersey
FEE: $5 (members) or $12 (non-members)
register online

Join us for a fun, challenging and educational day on the Musconetcong River, one of New Jersey's premier paddling streams!

Don't miss this opportunity to spend a day on the river with naturalist and river guide John Brunner, who will lead this 'wild and scenic' trip from Heritage Conservancy’s Cliffdale Center in Port Murray downriver to the Musconetcong Watershed Association’s River Resource Center in Asbury.

The entire trip will last approximately 4½ hours. Along the way you'll learn about how and why the Musconetcong was designated a National Wild and Scenic River.

Participants must supply their own boat and life jacket and come prepared with sunscreen, drinking water, and a "waterproofed" lunch.

Space is limited so SIGN UP TODAY! The fee is only $12 for non-members and $5 for members of Heritage Conservancy or the Musconetcong Watershed Association.

Questions? Contact Marian Sumner at 215-345-7020 x124 or via email at msumner@heritageconservancy.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2009 | 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Springtown Farmers Market to Host Heritage Conservancy & The Tree Squad
LOCATION: Springtown Fire Company Parking Lot, 3010 Main Street (Routes 212/412) Springtown, PA

Join Heritage Conservancy and The Tree Squad, a group of environmentally conscious students from the Palisades School District who are leading a community-based initiative to plant 1000 new trees, at the Springtown Farmers Market.

The market offers fresh, delicious, locally grown foods and area-made products while supporting community farmers and producers - a vital segment of our local tradition and economy. Click HERE to learn more!

And click HERE to learn more about The Tree Squad!

Questions? Contact Sandy Yerger at 215-345-7020 x103 or email syerger@heritageconservancy.org

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009 | 8-9 AM (MONTGOMERY) AND 11 AM (BUCKS)
River-to-River Heritage Bicycle Tour
LOCATION: The tour begins and ends at the Souderton Mennonite Church in Souderton, PA
FEE: $35 per person

Whether a seasoned cyclist or a weekend warrior, the River-to-River Heritage Bicycle Tour offers a great day of cycling that takes you from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River and through two of Pennsylvania’s most historic counties: Bucks and Montgomery.

Trek lightly traveled roads adjacent to the scenic Route 113 corridor, through small, quaint towns with farms, churches and businesses dating back to the 1700s.

The tour begins and ends at the Souderton Mennonite Church (105 W. Chestnut St., Souderton 18954). Rest stops at historic sites will provide refreshments and lunch will be served.

Choose 25, 50, 75 or 100 mile routes through varied terrain. There will not be a mass start time for the ride, so plan your day according to the number of miles and average speed you will travel.

Registration is only $35 per person and includes cue sheets and maps; marked roads; support by Bikeworks; SAG van and a mechanical support van (parts are extra); refreshments at rest stops and a hot lunch. Post-ride massages are extra.

Proceeds from the PedalPa sponsored event benefit Heritage Conservancy.

Register online today at: River-to-River Ride Registration.

For more information or questions email Bill McCoach. Or visit the River-to-River website.

View Route Map.

SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2009 | 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
Insider's Guide to Historic Bucks County Bus Tour
LOCATION: Meet at the Souderton Shopping Center, 773 Route 113; park in front of the Berean Book store
FEE: $35 per person (includes lunch!)
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Join us for an exciting and educational "insider's" bus tour of five historic sites in the historic Route 113 corridor -- many of which are typically not open to the public!

Led by expert guide Dave Kimmerly, an historic preservation specialist, you will visit and learn about the Irish Meetinghouse, Hartzell-Strassberger House, Welsh Log Barn, Stover-Myers Mill and Erwin-Stover House.

A choice of lunch entrees by local caterer "Nita-Baker?" will be offered.

To learn more, contact Sandy Yerger at 215.345.7020 x103 or via email at syerger@heritageconservancy.org.

Make it a weekend to remember! Sign up for the River-to-River bike ride on Saturday, July 25, book a night at a local B&B/hotel and take the bus tour on Sunday, the 26th!

Visit the River-to-River website to learn more about the ride!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2009 | 7 PM TO 9 PM
Farm-to-Table Dinner at Historic Lindsay Farm
LOCATION: 545 Almshouse Road, Warminster, PA
FEE: $45 per person; $15 for ages 12 and under
register online

Local Food, Wine and Entertainment!

With over 200 acres of serene beauty, historic Lindsay Farm is the perfect location for an incredible Farm-to-Table Dinner! Let the magic of Lindsay captivate the spirit while you, your guests and your family enjoy fresh, savory local food and beverages.

Entertainment will be provided and stimulating conversation is assured!

Register TODAY, as seating is limited.

Questions? Call us at 215-345-7020.