Our great nation was born in this very region, and with that comes rich founding history that needs to be honored. We owe it to our forefathers, our country, ourselves, and future citizens to preserve and recognize that history forever. A historic home recently landed on Heritage Conservancy’s Register of Historic Places that was a […]
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Heritage Conservancy Facilitates Preservation of 90-acre Property in Haycock Township
Charlie and Adele, the property owners “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” This John Muir quote is a favorite among nature lovers because it resonates with so many people. Within the context of the story of Charlie Jaeger and Adele Vessey, it means so much more. Charlie and Adele […]
Croydon Woods Nature Preserve Public Notice Reminder
Croydon Woods Nature Preserve consists of the wooded property bordered by Summit Avenue, Stella Avenue, River Road, and Keystone Elementary School in Croydon, PA. This property is owned and managed by Heritage Conservancy. The following activities are PROHIBITED at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve: Motorized Vehicles Littering or Dumping Hunting Fires Removal of Vegetation or Wildlife […]
Heritage Conservancy to Host “Earth Day in May” With Partner Organizations at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve
Croydon Woods Nature Preserve Heritage Conservancy (a Doylestown-based not-for-profit land conservation and historic preservation organization) is hosting Earth Day in May at its Croydon Woods Nature Preserve in Croydon, PA, on Saturday, May 5th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Get a guided tour of the preserve, meet with local environmental organizations, and find out […]
Heritage Conservancy Welcomes New Member to Its Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce the addition of a new member to our Board of Directors. The Board of Directors provides guidance to the Conservancy to further our mission of land and historic property preservation, to assist with financial goals, and to achieve regional prominence through outreach and marketing. Heritage Conservancy welcomes Judy Cody to […]
Farm to Table 2013
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Heritage Conservancy’s Preserved Durham Bat Hibernaculum Wiped Out Due to White Nose Syndrome
Once said to be the last hope for saving our local and regional bat population, biologists from the Pennsylvania Game Commission discovered at winter’s end that the entire colony of bats living in the Durham bat hibernaculum has been decimated. The property on which the hibernaculum resides was acquired in 2002 by Heritage Conservancy, an […]
Findings from Riparian Buffer Study
Senior Planner, Susan Myerov, co-presented with Drew Shaw of Montgomery County Planning Commission at the 2013 Delaware Estuary Science & Environmental Summit at the end of January in Cape May, New Jersey. The summit explores the theme, “Weathering Change: Shifting Environments, Shifting Policies, Shifting Needs,” and features over 115 presentations on the latest science, education, […]
Amphibians Need Your Help
Help us continue our efforts in the Quakertown Swamp. Wetlands play a vital role in our environment and provide significant benefits. The Quakertown Swamp, located southeast of Quakertown in Bucks County, is a unique wetland that provides critical habitat for beaver, fox, over 91 species of birds, and numerous species of amphibians. Most amphibians require […]
The Story of Aldie
Limited edition book celebrates Heritage Conservancy’s 25th anniversary of restoration and occupation of historic Aldie Mansion The stately 1927 Aldie Mansion began its history as the private residence of William and Martha Mercer. An ode to the English Tudor manor, it evokes a time in America when craftsmanship reached an art form. After Martha Mercer’s […]