Heritage Conservancy and Fairmount WaterWorks are excited to launch their Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Nature Guide for teachers, administrators, counselors, parents, and peers interested in providing nature-related activities. The guide consists of thirteen activities, handouts, tools, and resources designed to use children’s experiences in nature as a doorway to encourage and support SEL in and […]
Have you ever wondered about the mushrooms you come across locally? Are they poisonous? What value do they provide to us? To our environment? Which mushrooms can you eat? On Sunday, October 9th, Heritage Conservancy hosted its Fall Mushroom Hike at Hart’s Woods Nature Preserve––a mature forest that was inducted into the nationwide Old Growth […]
In honor of National Public Lands Day, we gathered together on Saturday, September 24th, to help clean Bristol Marsh: an important freshwater tidal marsh. Volunteers could choose to join crews removing trash from the marsh banks and trails or join DCNR guides with kayaks for a cleanup of the river and marsh. The more waste […]
Participants explore examples of local invasive plant species during our Meet & Eat class series. Photo courtesy of Heritage Conservancy. Conservation easements are a strong land conservation tool in Heritage Conservancy’s toolbelt as a land trust, but the larger objectives of protecting regional biodiversity and combating climate change require proactive work beyond easements. That’s why […]
The Grand Theater located in East Greenville, PA. Photo courtesy of the Grand Theater. Last month, Heritage Conservancy’s Historical Review Board met and voted to accept the Grand Theater into its Register of Historic Places. The Historical Review Board is a volunteer committee organized by Heritage Conservancy that meets four times a year to review […]
We are so grateful to everyone that could join us at Farm to Table this year! After a considerable break, it was wonderful to gather again in person with so many of you. Your shared passion for preserving and protecting our natural and historic heritage is inspiring! We hope everyone enjoyed themselves exploring Russell-Mandel Preserve […]
We are so grateful to everyone that could join us at Garden Party this year! It was an absolute pleasure to see attendees’ smiling faces back at Aldie Mansion and to celebrate a united commitment to preservation efforts. Garden Party is Heritage Conservancy’s annual opportunity to thank donors for their support throughout the year and for all […]
On Saturday, June 4, 2022, four scouts plus two little siblings from the Cub Scout Pack 133 Bear Den in Chalfont, PA conducted a stream survey at Hart’s Woods Nature Preserve. The group found giant water scavenger beetles, which are predaceous on aquatic species, including mosquito larvae. They also found a variety of aquatic species including water striders, a northern two-lined […]
Heritage Conservancy is excited to announce that we have added three new staff members to our team. Find out more about their roles and responsibilities in the descriptions below. Please help us make them feel welcome! Matt Babbitt, Conservation Acquisition Specialist As Conservation Acquisition Specialist, Matt advances collaborative and lasting partnerships with private land owners, […]
Despite the sweltering heat on Saturday, guests were excited to attend our Earth Day in May event at the Croydon Woods Nature Preserve! Throughout the day, there were several nature walks that took guests on a short hike throughout the woods. One child in particular loved the nature walk and was excited to share that […]
