Celebrating its 60th year as an organization, Heritage Conservancy sat down with its most recent Chairmen of the Board for a look back on the organization’s successes and what will keep us going far into the future. […]
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Heritage Conservancy Visits Germantown Academy for Assembly and Book Delivery
On what seemed like a typical school day, students from the Germantown Academy Lower School were recently treated to a not-so-average day! November 13th started out with an enthusiastic assembly for over 350 students in the Lower School. The assembly revolved around the gifting of a personal paperback copy of The Wind in the Willows of Bucks […]
Heritage Conservancy Makes a SPLASH with Keystone Elementary Along the Delaware River in Lambertville
Heritage Conservancy recently hosted a series of field trips to include the entire fourth grade from Keystone Elementary School in Croydon, PA. Spanning from late September into early October over the course of several days, over 180 enthusiastic students were bussed from Croydon to the banks of the Delaware River in Lambertville, NJ, to raise […]
Heritage Conservancy Facilitates a Barn Raising at Styer Orchard to Support Agricultural Production and Education
If good fences make good neighbors, then good barns make good neighborhoods. And that is exactly how the community around Styer Orchard in Langhorne, PA, will feel thanks to a new pole barn on the farm. Styer Orchard, which is open to the public for fruit and vegetable picking, is proud to house a new […]
Heritage Conservancy Hosts Successful Farm to Table Fundraiser
Photo by Robyn Graham Photography Proceeds benefit land conservation and historic preservation in Bucks County Heritage Conservancy, an accredited not-for-profit land conservation and historic preservation organization located in Doylestown, PA, held its 10th annual Farm to Table dinner on Saturday, August 4th, at the Conservancy’s Russell-Mandel Preserve in Buckingham Township, PA. Over 250 guests helped […]
Heritage Conservancy is seeking reaccreditation
As part of our commitment to this community, Heritage Conservancy is seeking reaccreditation. The Land Trust Accreditation Program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Heritage Conservancy is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of accreditation. A public comment period is now […]
Heritage Conservancy Leads Guided Tour of Historic Doylestown Area to Local Retirement Community Residents
Heritage Conservancy recently gave exciting guided tours to groups of local retirement community residents. The Conservancy’s president, Jeff Marshall, led these tours. “Bucks County retains many varied landscapes connected to the past, “ Jeff stated. “Old farms from the 18th and 19th centuries can still be found between historic towns and villages.” The “Back Roads […]
Revolutionary War Encampment Now Listed on Heritage Conservancy’s Register of Historic Places
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 […]
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 […]