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Why Heritage Conservancy?: An Interview with Sebastian Harris

November 29, 2021

Today is the launch of our new series, “Why Heritage Conservancy?”, where we will interview a variety of people involved with our organization in different ways. We value each and…

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Over 14 Acres Near the Kittatinny Ridge Now Preserved

November 15, 2021

Heritage Conservancy is excited to announce its newest preservation success! Along with Moore Township, the Conservancy placed a conservation easement on the 14+ acre Nierer Farm in Northampton County. Preserving…

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Students Learn to Reduce, Reuse, and Reuse Again

November 12, 2021

Over the course of several days in November, Heritage Conservancy staff members presented at school assemblies for over 600 elementary students in the Palisades School District and nearly 1,000 elementary…

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A Solvay Work Day to Support Bat Populations

November 11, 2021

During another successful corporate volunteer work day, Solvay employees joined Heritage Conservancy staff members at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve to complete a variety of projects, including removing trash, planting 10…

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Monarchs Reign Supreme at Jackson Pond Preserve

November 10, 2021

Did you know that monarch butterflies can travel upwards of 2,500 miles while migrating from the United States to Mexico, where they hibernate for the winter? Tracking allows us to…

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Strengthening Wetland Areas and Streambanks Through Tree Plantings

June 3, 2021

Throughout the month of May, Heritage Conservancy’s stewardship team held native tree and shrub plantings at the Conservancy’s Quakertown Swamp Preserve, Bellwood Preserve, and Fuller/Pursell Nature Preserve. Because of their…

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Students Visit Five Heritage Conservancy Preserves Without Leaving the Classroom

June 3, 2021

Please keep arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times, and enjoy the ride! Through virtual field trips that “flew” students to different nature preserves owned by Heritage Conservancy,…

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Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund Donates $10,000 to Heritage Conservancy Through Challenge Grant

June 2, 2021

It takes a team of knowledgeable, skilled, and creative professionals to guide landowners through the preservation process and to make it to the settlement table. It takes the support of…

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Nearly 30 acres of land preserved in Williams Township!

June 1, 2021

Heritage Conservancy recently facilitated the placement of a conservation easement on 29.24 acres of land in Williams Township, Northampton County. Owners Walter and Ligaya Russell signed an easement to preserve their property,…

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Heritage Conservancy’s President to retire after 40 years with organization, leaving a legacy of passionate advocacy for preservation and protection

May 13, 2021

After four decades with Heritage Conservancy, serving the past ten years as President, Jeffrey L. Marshall is set to retire on July 1st. He will continue to serve the land…

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From Superfund Site to Community Treasure: The Video Narrative of Croydon Woods

March 12, 2021

Spanning over 80 acres, Heritage Conservancy’s Croydon Woods Nature Preserve provides publicly accessible green space to the surrounding community. Less than half of a mile from the Delaware River, it…

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New Listing Added to Heritage Conservancy’s Register of Historic Places

February 17, 2021

Heritage Conservancy is proud to share that it recently added a listing to its Register of Historic Places—the James B. Fell House in Buckingham Township. With roots in the mid-1700s,…

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