A Fun and Muddy Field Trip to Quakertown Swamp

At the beginning of May, the Seventh Generation Charter School from Emmaus took an exciting field trip to our Quakertown Swamp Preserve! After last year’s trip to Bristol Marsh and Croydon Woods (with 53 third grade students and about 10 chaperones and teachers), the school chose to visit the Swamp this year for a new […]

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When to Leave Wildlife Alone

It’s a fairly common scenario: A leisurely walk through the woods turns into a wildlife rescue mission when a well-intentioned human spots a baby animal all by its lonesome. In reality, not every solitary creature is injured or orphaned! Fawns and baby bunnies, for instance, are often left alone by their mothers as they go […]

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For Historic Building Repairs, Ask the Professionals

We’re making a list, and owners of historic structures will want to check it twice! Many who read our President Jeff Marshall’s recent article on the demolition of three Bucks County barns were left wondering what could be done to prevent other surviving structures from facing the same fate. Proper care of old buildings is […]

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Remembering Three Old Barns

By Jeffrey L. Marshall, President of Heritage Conservancy and National Barn Alliance Board of Directors This month was a tough one for old buildings, particularly old barns. Heritage Conservancy was asked to go out and look at three(!) barns that were going to be demolished. The gloomy weather seemed appropriate for this somber task–the presence […]

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Battling Against Invasive Garlic Mustard

As warm spring weather gently coaxes new growth from the ground, all of us here at Heritage Conservancy are happy to see a variety of flora making a comeback from the long winter! Not all of the plants sprouting up are “good guys,” however. There are a large number of invasive species that have cropped […]

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“The River Flows Through Art”—A Michener Art Museum and Heritage Conservancy Collaboration

A powerful partnership has been forged! Heritage Conservancy has teamed up with the James A. Michener Art Museum for “The River Flows Through Art: A Catalyst for Change” educational program. This five-week endeavor, which is currently taking place, creatively teaches students from three local schools (Morrisville High School, Strayer Middle School, and Thomas Holme School) […]

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Events

    1. A Pollinator Picnic Garden Party to Celebrate our Members

      September 27 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    2. 2nd Saturday Strolls at Croydon Woods (Oct. 11th)

      October 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    3. glow hike logo at croydon woods

      Nighttime Glow Hike at Croydon Woods

      October 24 @ 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm
    4. Fall Frenzy

      November 11 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    5. Thanksgiving Bird Count

      November 22 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am