Author: Andrea Szyper

Cheers to 35 Years: Chris Chandor’s Impact on Heritage Conservancy’s Work and Mission

December 18, 2023

From procedural improvements for the Board to his critical assistance in the saving of Aldie Mansion, Chris Chandor has contributed much to Heritage Conservancy in the last three and a…

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Postcards from the Past: William and Martha Mercer’s Christmas Cards

December 12, 2023

Winter is beautiful in Bucks County. It’s no wonder (and no secret) that William and Martha Mercer loved Christmas, especially at Aldie. They enjoyed hosting parties at their estate for…

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A Quick Primer on Historic Architecture Styles in MontCo and Bucks County

November 21, 2023

Bucks and Montgomery Counties are full of history, and one can find a rich mix of architecture in their streetscapes and housing stock. The various home and building styles create…

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Deer Damage to the Forest: How White-Tail Deer Endanger our Woodlands

November 3, 2023

White-tailed deer browsing can reshape forest regeneration. Learn how deer impact biodiversity and woodland health in Pennsylvania.

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Fall Fungus Fun: The Mushrooms of Autumn

October 17, 2023

The landscape is transforming, as it always does this time of year. Vegetation becomes more nuanced, more colorful, and gradually returns to the earth. Within these new blankets of leaf…

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A Wonderful ‘Full Circle’ Feeling: A New Land Conservation Easement Preserves Over 55 Acres in Upper Bucks County

September 19, 2023

This month Heritage Conservancy has completed the preservation of a 55.6 acre property in Richland Township in Upper Bucks County. The Corn Property is adjacent to Heritage Conservancy’s 70-acre Quakertown…

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Heritage Conservancy Installs a Motus Wildlife Tracking Tower in Lower Bucks County

September 15, 2023

At the very end of August, Heritage Conservancy completed installation of a new Motus wildlife tracking station atop Keystone Elementary School, next to its Croydon Woods Nature Preserve in Croydon….

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No Longer Bound camp kids in the woods

An “Accidental Meaningful Watershed Education Experience” with Heritage Conservancy’s Community Education Outreach

September 8, 2023

At Heritage Conservancy, we work to inspire the next generation to respect nature and care for their surroundings. When it comes to conservation and environmental education, we like to start…

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We’re Growing! Meet Heritage Conservancy’s New Team of Part-Time Environmental Educators

September 1, 2023

Heritage Conservancy’s new part-time Environmental Educators. A key part of Heritage Conservancy’s mission is to connect our community to the natural world and foster respect for and understanding of the…

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