Author: Alex

Old-Growth Forests Bring New Life

October 30, 2019

This Saturday, November 2nd, Heritage Conservancy and Doylestown Township will celebrate the dedication of Hart’s Woods Preserve into the Old-Growth Forest Network! This 20-acre portion of woods is a classic…

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Promoting Pollinator Species

September 26, 2019

Many of our pollinator species are at risk, and one reason for that is because of habitat loss. Pollinators species, such as butterflies and bees, are responsible for about 40%…

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The Duval Property Added to Heritage Conservancy’s Register of Historic Places

September 26, 2019

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Laure Duval, her property in Tinicum Township has now become the latest addition to Heritage Conservancy’s Register of Historic Places! Also known…

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A Lunch and Learn For Land Preservation

September 26, 2019

This month, Heritage Conservancy co-hosted the first educational luncheon of a three-part series alongside Glenmede, an investment and private wealth management firm. More than 35 people attended this luncheon that…

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Keeping Active Outdoors This Fall

September 26, 2019

It’s that time of year again–the beach towels are packed away, the empty sunscreen bottles thrown into the recycling bin, our tans slowly fading with the daylight. Another summer has…

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Seeing Change: A Message from Heritage Conservancy’s President

September 23, 2019

Last month, while attending an Alliance for Watershed Education conference, I witnessed the most remarkable evidence of the positive aspects of our work along the Delaware River. For the first…

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An Interview with Summer Fellow, Amberly Choi

August 27, 2019

This summer, Heritage Conservancy had the pleasure of welcoming summer Fellow, Amberly Choi, in partnership with the Alliance for Watershed Education (AWE). Amberly received her Associate’s degree in Psychology at…

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The Simple Yet Significant Act of Counting Bats

August 27, 2019

Summer isn’t only the season of flip flops, beach towels, and outdoor BBQ’s–it’s bat season as well! Each summer, Heritage Conservancy staff members go to a property in Tinicum Township…

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Endangered Species Act Changes Will Affect Land Protection

August 26, 2019

The recent rollback of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) should have everyone concerned. It certainly has our attention due to our work in protecting wildlife habitat. Since the law passed…

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Heritage Conservancy Earns National Recognition For Strong Commitment to Public Trust and Conservation Excellence

August 13, 2019

One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 1958, Heritage Conservancy has been doing just that for the…

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Maximuck’s Farm Market in Buckingham Township Now Protected Under Conservation Easement

August 9, 2019

When it comes to Bucks County’s most iconic properties, there are few as beloved as Maximuck’s Farm Market in Buckingham Township. Ideally located at the corner of Long Lane and…

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EPA Awards Heritage Conservancy “Excellence in Reuse” For Work at Croydon Woods

August 6, 2019

In front of an audience of over 50 people, Heritage Conservancy received the “Excellence in Reuse” award on Friday, August 2nd, from the US Environmental Protection Agency for its reuse…

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