Our Work and Impact
Heritage Conservancy is a nonprofit specializing in land conservation, natural resource protection, historic preservation, environmental education, and community building.
Our land and natural resource conservation efforts protect and steward natural land, preserve farmland and open spaces, and help to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Our historical preservation work recognizes and protects local landmarks and engages people with local history, in all its nuance and complexity.
Our community and educational programs connect people of all ages to the natural world, inspiring advocacy for land and watershed protection.
Heritage Conservancy is an Accredited Land Trust based in Bucks County and is a winner of the 2024 Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence.
News and Updates
Where Would William Mercer Watch the Super Bowl? A Tour of Aldie’s Study
Super Bowl Sunday is almost here, and across America, people will soon be preparing their game day spaces: big screens, recliners, snacks, beverages. But what if you lived in 1927, before television and the NFL, before the idea of a “man cave,” where would you retreat to relax and reflect? For William “Willie” Mercer, that [...]
Nature Notes
Imperiled Beeches: What We Know About Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) and How We Can Respond
The American beech (Fagus grandifolia) is one of our largest and longest-lived trees in the eastern US, but the future of these grand trees is uncertain due to Beech Leaf Disease (BLD). In 2012, northeastern Ohioans noticed that the leaves of their American beech trees were becoming...
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Weddings at Aldie Mansion
Past the brick and wrought-iron gates, on more than 10 acres of carefully tended grounds, stands Aldie Mansion. While its period charm adds to the ambiance of any special event, this restored mansion offers the space and amenities of a more contemporary venue.
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