Category: News

In Praise of Snow and its Vital Role in Wildlife Habitat

December 14, 2023

Snow protects plant roots, insulates soil, and supports wildlife survival. Explore the ecological importance of winter snow in Pennsylvania forests.

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Postcards from the Past: William and Martha Mercer’s Christmas Cards

December 12, 2023

Winter is beautiful in Bucks County. It’s no wonder (and no secret) that William and Martha Mercer loved Christmas, especially at Aldie. They enjoyed hosting parties at their estate for…

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Community Outreach: Engaging All Ages in Environmental Education

November 21, 2023

Every month, our community outreach programs garner a huge amount of interest and engagement, from people of all ages. From experienced bird-watching enthusiasts to excited middle school students, our programming…

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A Quick Primer on Historic Architecture Styles in MontCo and Bucks County

November 21, 2023

Bucks and Montgomery Counties are full of history, and one can find a rich mix of architecture in their streetscapes and housing stock. The various home and building styles create…

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Deer Damage to the Forest: How White-Tail Deer Endanger our Woodlands

November 3, 2023

White-tailed deer browsing can reshape forest regeneration. Learn how deer impact biodiversity and woodland health in Pennsylvania.

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Fall Fungus Fun: The Mushrooms of Autumn

October 17, 2023

The landscape is transforming, as it always does this time of year. Vegetation becomes more nuanced, more colorful, and gradually returns to the earth. Within these new blankets of leaf…

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Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

October 16, 2023

We gathered together at Aldie Mansion to celebrate our volunteers during our September 13th Volunteer Appreciation Celebration. “Our volunteers are the backbone of our work and help us provide for…

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A Wonderful ‘Full Circle’ Feeling: A New Land Conservation Easement Preserves Over 55 Acres in Upper Bucks County

September 19, 2023

This month Heritage Conservancy has completed the preservation of a 55.6 acre property in Richland Township in Upper Bucks County. The Corn Property is adjacent to Heritage Conservancy’s 70-acre Quakertown…

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Heritage Conservancy Installs a Motus Wildlife Tracking Tower in Lower Bucks County

September 15, 2023

At the very end of August, Heritage Conservancy completed installation of a new Motus wildlife tracking station atop Keystone Elementary School, next to its Croydon Woods Nature Preserve in Croydon….

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BioBlitz Results Released in New Documentary

September 11, 2023

Photo by Kara Foran. This past spring, Heritage Conservancy hosted a BioBlitz event at our Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. This 24-hour biological survey was a huge success as staff, biologists,…

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No Longer Bound camp kids in the woods

An “Accidental Meaningful Watershed Education Experience” with Heritage Conservancy’s Community Education Outreach

September 8, 2023

At Heritage Conservancy, we work to inspire the next generation to respect nature and care for their surroundings. When it comes to conservation and environmental education, we like to start…

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We’re Growing! Meet Heritage Conservancy’s New Team of Part-Time Environmental Educators

September 1, 2023

Heritage Conservancy’s new part-time Environmental Educators. A key part of Heritage Conservancy’s mission is to connect our community to the natural world and foster respect for and understanding of the…

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