One Bird, Two Classrooms: How a Wood Thrush Connects Students in Pennsylvania and Belize

This spring, two classrooms, one in Croydon, Pennsylvania, and the other in San Felipe, Belize, were brought together by an unexpected connection: a migrating Wood Thrush. Through the efforts of Heritage Conservancy’s Education Department and a network of international partners, students discovered that the same tagged bird had been detected at both of their local […]

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New Historic Preservation Easement: Bristol Train Station

In May, Heritage Conservancy finalized a Historic Preservation Easement on the Historic Bristol Train Station. Our staff worked closely with a local community organization, Bristol Historic Preservation, Inc. (BHP), to protect this local landmark.  Bristol Borough assumed ownership of the historic structure and will be responsible for its upkeep. “It is a great example to […]

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Newly Preserved: The 55-Acre Staff Property in Bucks County

In May, Heritage Conservancy completed a conservation easement to protect the 55-acre Staff property in Springfield Township, Bucks County. This land is part of a larger 175-acre farm, Kirkland Farm, where 120 acres were preserved last year with a Bucks County agricultural easement. This newly protected plot is located within the Cooks Creek Conservation Landscape […]

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Meet Beth Beans Gilbert, Local Business Leader and Supporter

“We are committed to giving back to local organizations, such as the Heritage Conservancy, with the understanding that any investment in our community has ongoing returns, whether through increased economic stability, environmental preservation, cultural vibrancy or empowered community members,” say Beth Beans Gilbert, Vice President of the Fred Beans Automotive Group. Heritage Conservancy is once […]

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A Guide to Spring Birds in Pennsylvania

With spring, we’re welcoming back a whole suite of birds that haven’t been around since early fall. While you’re out and about, keep an eye (and ear) out for the return of some of our most charismatic birds. Cuckoos Black-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus erythropthalmus): You’ll find two species of cuckoo here in Pennsylvania, the yellow-billed cuckoo […]

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Business Partners Reception: Celebrating Partnership and Impact

On April 17, Heritage Conservancy hosted business leaders from across the region for a special evening of connection, awards, and celebration at our annual Business Partners Reception at Aldie Mansion. Attendees enjoyed a festive happy hour featuring drinks and hors d’oeuvres by Jeffrey A. Miller Catering while celebrating the community impact their support makes possible.  […]

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Volunteer Spotlight: Nancy Fawley is Preserving Bucks County History, One Scan at a Time

Heritage Conservancy Volunteer Nancy Fawley

For the past three years, volunteer Nancy Fawley has played a vital role at Heritage Conservancy by preserving and digitizing Historic Resource Surveys — documents mostly from the 1980s and 1990s that include photos and descriptions of historic properties in Bucks County. Preserving Bucks County’s Historic Properties These records provide insights into the architectural and […]

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A Year of Impact in Bucks County Schools and Communities

Heritage Conservancy’s Education and Community Programs Team finished 2024 strong, and their impact continues into 2025. Along with other departments in the organization, they held public nature-based events and grew Heritage Conservancy’s education programs. The team spearheaded tabling at community fairs and festivals around the region and connected with partners in the community to share […]

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Events

    1. Save the Monarchs Native Plant Sale

      July 10 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    2. Pollinator and Photography Workshop

      July 24 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    3. Croydon Woods Nature Backpack Walk

      August 1 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    4. Kids Nature Journaling with Jane Ramsey

      August 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    5. Mushroom ID Walk

      August 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm