Category: News
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…
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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…
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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….
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Volunteer Spotlight: Nancy Fawley is Preserving Bucks County History, One Scan at a Time
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…
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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…
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Meet Jeff Nicholas: Heritage Conservancy’s New Board Chair
With plans to continue making significant and positive impacts in our communities in 2025, Heritage Conservancy named Jeff Nicholas the new Chair of its Board of Directors. The Board of…
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Stewardship Story: Restoring Pennsylvania’s Threatened Magnolia Species
Did you know that Pennsylvania is home to three native magnolia species? These ancient flowering plants are known for their large flowers that originally evolved before most of the pollinating…
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Historic Places Spotlight: St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church in Newtown
The history of St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church in Newtown dates back to the early 1800s and played an important role in the life of the African…
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Read the Winners of Heritage Conservancy’s 100 Wild Words Nature Writing Contest
Our second annual nature writing contest, 100 Wild Words, challenged kids to connect with nature in their community and capture the experience in 100 words or less. Winners were announced…
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Heritage Conservancy Preserves 24 Acres of Diverse Wildlife Habitat in Northampton County
In January, Heritage Conservancy partnered with Moore Township, Northampton County, to preserve 24 acres of valuable woodlands and wildlife habitat. The newly preserved property consists of gentle to steep slopes…
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Lichens: Unassuming Beings That Will Blow Your Mind
Lichens play an essential role in forest health and air quality. Discover why these overlooked organisms matter in Pennsylvania ecosystems.
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Community Science Recap: The Year That Counted
What is Community Science? It is scientific data and projects that are collected and undertaken by the public — not just scientists and biologists, but everyday people out in the…
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Historic Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
