Category: News

A Statement from Our President On the Passing of Former Bucks County Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick

January 9, 2020

Heritage Conservancy staff and board are saddened by the news of the recent passing of former Bucks County Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick. Below is a statement from Jeff Marshall, Heritage Conservancy’s…

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Heritage Conservancy Facilitates the Preservation of Clymer Farm in Richland Township

December 19, 2019

Working in partnership with Richland Township, Heritage Conservancy facilitated the preservation of 55 acres of land in the Quakertown area. Owned by Kathy and Lee Clymer, the Clymer Farm contains…

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Women, Land, and Legacy

November 26, 2019

On November 19th, Heritage Conservancy partnered with the Glenmede Trust Company, N.A., an investment and private wealth management firm, to facilitate a discussion on women in philanthropy. Over 40 guests…

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Mast Trees: Capturing the Fruits of Their Labor

November 26, 2019

In last month’s Heritage Happenings and on Facebook, we shared a video of beech trees “raining” beech nuts at our Hart’s Woods Preserve in Doylestown. Capturing a moment like this…

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Heritage Conservancy Adds White Bridge Farm to Its Register of Historic Places

November 26, 2019

Heritage Conservancy is proud to announce that another listing has been added to our Register of Historic Places, this one in the form of White Bridge Farm! Located in Rushland,…

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Pennsylvania Impressionist Exhibit at Gratz Gallery Will Support Land and Historic Preservation

October 31, 2019

At the beginning of October, Heritage Conservancy staff members helped welcome attendees to the Gratz Gallery’s exhibit opening of “The Beauty of Bucks County.” Over 200 community members entered the…

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Trumbauersville Borough Acquires 8.5-acre Property to Add to Community Park With Support from Heritage Conservancy

October 31, 2019

Trumbauersville Borough recently added a neighboring 8.5-acre piece of land to its 12-acre Veterans Park, which currently provides public active recreation opportunities such as a playground, basketball court, and a…

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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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