Author: Heritage Conservancy

Titus Elementary 4th Graders at Aldie's courtyard

4th Graders from Titus Elementary Visit Aldie Mansion

May 18, 2026

4th Graders at Titus Elementary School in Central Bucks recently spent the day at historic Aldie Mansion for a hands-on educational experience with Heritage Conservancy. This spring marked the third…

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Hart's Woods sign made with twigs and leaves.

Hart’s Woods: The History of Our First Preserve

May 18, 2026

Some legacies are measured in decades. Hart’s Woods Preserve is measured in centuries. Tucked along New Britain Road in Doylestown, Hart’s Woods is Heritage Conservancy’s first preserve, and its story…

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Added to our Register of Historic Places: Warrington Volunteer Fire Company No.1

April 14, 2026

Built by community volunteers starting in 1933 and dedicated in 1935, the Warrington Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 firehouse has been officially added to the Heritage Conservancy Register of Historic…

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82 Acres Permanently Preserved in Williams Township

April 13, 2026

Heritage Conservancy has started the year with another conservation success! In December 2025 and March 2026, Heritage Conservancy partnered with Williams Township’s Land Preservation Board to protect 82 adjoining acres…

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wood thrush. photo by bill kunze

Motus Tower Update: Where Have the Birds Gone?

February 17, 2026

Science has come a long way since we discovered wildlife migration and debunked the myth that birds hibernate under the ground like their cold-blooded relatives. However, wildlife migration ecology is…

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shannon driving the Naturemobile

Say Hello to the Naturemobile!

February 17, 2026

You might start noticing a bright minivan out on the roads, it’s hard to miss. What was once a plain white Toyota Sienna hybrid has been transformed into a mobile…

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bat house opening Croydon Woods

From Pump House to Bat House: Creative Reuse at Croydon Woods

February 16, 2026

An abandoned groundwater decontamination facility was scheduled for demolition at our Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. But thanks to our Science and Stewardship team, it’s now becoming a bat house. A…

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sycamore tree bark and leaves

The Mighty American Sycamore

February 8, 2026

The American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is among the most recognizable tree species found in the eastern U.S. Even so, their importance to wildlife and people alike is often overlooked. In…

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Historic photo of the Study at Aldie

Where Would William Mercer Watch the Super Bowl? A Tour of Aldie’s Study

January 20, 2026

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,…

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Students walking the log bridge at Croydon Woods

Ben Franklin Middle School Learning at Croydon Woods

January 20, 2026

Students from Ben Franklin Middle School explored forest ecology at Croydon Woods, gaining hands-on experience in conservation and habitat stewardship.

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Meet “Fridays in the Forest” Volunteers Vicky and John Garrison

January 16, 2026

Retirees Vicky and John Garrison were looking for an organization where they could give back to their community while spending time outdoors. They found that opportunity in our “Fridays in…

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Leaves infected with Beech Leaf Disease (BLD.)

Imperiled Beeches: What We Know About Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) and How We Can Respond

January 14, 2026

Beech leaf disease is spreading across Pennsylvania. Learn the symptoms, ecological impact, and what it means for native forest conservation.

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