Fall 2024: Join us for fun and outdoor adventure this autumn!
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A Hike Through Hexenkopf Preserve
Saturday, September 21st at 9:30 AM
Join us for an early autumn walk through Hexenkopf Preserve – an area rich in both spooky folklore and biodiversity!
It’s the time to see foliage, mushrooms, and migrating birds. Heritage Conservancy’s Sebastian Harris will share the plants and animals that call this preserve home.
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Pawpaw Festival
Saturday, October 5th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Join us at Russell-Mandel Preserve for Heritage Conservancy’s inaugural Pawpaw Festival! Discover North America’s largest native edible fruit and sample delicious pawpaw-inspired dishes.
Explore our newly established 5-acre pollinator meadow. We’ll also have native plants for sale, including pawpaw seedlings, with proceeds supporting Heritage Conservancy’s mission.
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Aldie Mansion and Tree Tour
Thursday, October 17th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Heritage Conservancy is opening Aldie Mansion’s doors and garden gates to welcome you!
Enjoy this rare opportunity to tour one of Doylestown’s hidden historic gems and learn about the conservation work underway on the grounds.
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Glow Hike
Friday, October 18th from 6:45 – 8:15 PM
Experience Croydon Woods Preserve like never before our Glow Hike! Join experienced guides for a safe and enchanting after-hours adventure.
Each group will receive a blacklight, and we’ll make stops along the trail to discover the hidden wonders of plants, animals, and fungi after nightfall.
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Flora and Folklore
Saturday, November 16 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 PM
Explore the world of Lënapehòkink at Croydon Woods Preserve.
Lenape guides share ancestral tales and insights into their traditions and the role of native plants in their culture. Learn about the local plants that were essential to the Lenape way of life.
This walk is a unique chance to connect with history, nature, and the heritage of the Lenape people.