Author: Heritage Conservancy

Helping Heritage Conservancy’s Nature Preserves: Troop 71 Reaches Major Service Milestone

November 10, 2025

Above: Scouts of Troop 71 construct boardwalk at Jackson Pond Preserve. Troop 71 of Doylestown was busy this past summer! The local Boy Scout troop took on two major projects…

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What Do the Wild Turkeys of Pennsylvania Eat?

November 7, 2025

As we embark on the season of turkey consumption, it’s a fun time to highlight what it is that wild turkeys are out there eating this time of year. Spoiler…

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Heritage Conservancy’s Members Celebrate Conservation Impact at Pollinator Picnic

October 21, 2025

In September, Heritage Conservancy welcomed members, sponsors, and supporters to our Russell-Mandel Preserve for a Pollinator Picnic Garden Party. This special event was to celebrate the impact of our community’s…

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Curiosity Over Fear: Some Cool Spiders I’ve Found in Southeastern Pennsylvania

October 10, 2025

When hiking, I usually don’t set out to find a cool spider, but when I stumble upon them, it sure is a treat! Arachnids are a vital component of our…

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Gothic Garden: From Bleeding Heart to Witch Hazel, Give Your Garden a Witchy, Goth Vibe with Native Plants

October 7, 2025

Not all gardens have to have a cheery, bright aesthetic. If you prefer the macabre to the mainstream, here are five combinations of native plants to give your backyard a…

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The Story of Heritage Conservancy’s Russell-Mandel Preserve

September 15, 2025

The Story of the Russell-Mandel Preserve Nestled in the heart of Bucks County, the Russell-Mandel Preserve stands as a shining example of land conservation and preservation. This 55-acre preserve is…

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Interns in Action: The Next Generation of Conservationists

August 18, 2025

This summer, Heritage Conservancy welcomed five enthusiastic and dedicated interns to our organization: Caitlyn, Clara, Luca, Sophia, and Tatiana. Since May, they’ve been out in the field supporting our land…

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Buyer Beware: Popular Non-Native Species You Should Avoid

August 11, 2025

Many invasive or non-native plants are widely recognized and avoided by landowners; Multiflora Rose, Japanese Barberry, and Mile-a-minute are common examples. Interestingly, there are still several other species that remain…

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From Former Cornfield to Pollinator Meadow

July 14, 2025

In one of this summer’s most ambitious and rewarding projects, our Stewardship Department and summer interns transformed a 15-acre former cornfield at our Lindsay Farm Preserve in Warminster into a…

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Save the Monarchs: The Importance of Milkweed and Other Native Plants

July 8, 2025

Milkweed is essential for monarch butterflies. Learn how native plants support pollinators and protect biodiversity in Pennsylvania.

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Farm to Table 2025 Raises Over $180,000 for Local Conservation Efforts

July 7, 2025

On a perfect summer evening beneath a blue June sky, guests gathered at the picturesque Russell-Mandel Preserve to celebrate and support Heritage Conservancy’s mission. Our annual Farm to Table fundraiser…

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honey locust tree trunk to identify by spiney bark alone

Name That Tree: Five PA Trees to Identify by Bark Alone

June 11, 2025

Tree identification can be an intimidating pursuit. The path of least resistance involves keeping vague that blanket of green that provides us with shade in the summer. I took that…

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