Author: Heritage Conservancy
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….
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Recently Conserved: The 22-Acre Oleksa Property in Williams Township
Heritage Conservancy worked with Williams Township and the Oleksa family to protect critical forested wetland habitat in the township’s scenic Stouts Valley. A new conservation easement, held by Heritage Conservancy…
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10 Common Local Animals We Take for Granted: An Appreciation and Guide
Appreciating the Familiar In the spring of 2019, I studied abroad in Madagascar, an island where people live with some of the world’s most unique species. One of those incredible…
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Recently Conserved: 24.5 Acres of Land in Plumstead Township
Heritage Conservancy recently placed a conservation easement on a 24.59-acre property located along Cabin Run Creek in Plumstead Township, Bucks County. The property features lowland forest, meadow, and approximately 1,000…
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Why Moths Are Underappreciated Insects
Moths are key pollinators and a vital food source for birds and wildlife. Learn why these underappreciated insects are critical to healthy ecosystems.
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Thinking Through a Lawn-to-Habitat Conversion Project
Right now, if you look out the nearest window, I bet you can see a lawn. Or at the very least, you can walk a short distance to find one….
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A Beginner’s Guide to Native Plants
As spring fades into summer, many of us are busy in our gardens. While you are tending yours, why not consider using native plants? Most are resilient and easy to…
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Reasons to Embrace Rainy Days
It’s widely acknowledged that most people prefer to stay indoors when rainy days arrive. Precipitation often brings about uncomfortable conditions, making everything feel cold and damp. However, I hold the…
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The Importance of Nest Boxes for Birds
We have lost almost 3 billion birds since 1970 in North America alone. There are many causes, however, habitat loss and degradation are some of the main reasons. The development…
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What’s Up in the Woods? A Guide to Spring Ephemerals
Every spring, a miniature forest blooms on the forest floor in the window of warmth and sunlight before the woody giants put out their leaves. These are the spring ephemerals….
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Cedar Waxwings: Beyond the Beauty
Pennsylvania is home to an amazing array of bird diversity. As of 2024, over 430 species of birds have been reported from the Keystone state – a fair portion of…
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A Very Brief History of Southeastern PA’s Geology
4.6 billion years is a long story to tell within a human lifetime, let alone a single article, yet here I am trying to sum up PA’s place – southeastern…
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Historic Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
