Our Work and Impact
Heritage Conservancy is a nonprofit that specializes 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. Learn more about our mission of LAND — HISTORY — COMMUNITY.
News and Updates
Bryn Gweled: A Historic Intentional Community and Heritage Conservancy’s First Conservation Easement
The sight of thousands of fireflies flickering over the Bryn Gweled pond on a quiet summer evening took Cathie Forman’s breath away. It’s that feeling — and a respect for the living landscape that inspired it — she wants to pass down to future generations. Bryn Gweled is more than just a place of natural [...]
Nature Notes
The Colors of Fall
Aldie Mansion, Heritage Conservancy's headquarters, bathed in autumn leaves. Some of us welcome the fall season with open arms, while others dread the onset of shorter days and frigid weather. However, I believe that both camps can appreciate just how beautiful our landscapes become each autumn. A...
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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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