Category: News
The Shipley Lester House of Quakertown
The historic Shipley Lester House in Quakertown dates back to about 1815 and was linked to multiple notable local figures over its years. The property was recently added to Heritage…
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Recently Conserved: The 22-Acre Oleksa Property in Williams Township
Heritage Conservancy worked with Williams Township and the Oleksa family to protect critical forested wetland habitat in the township’s scenic Stouts Valley. A new conservation easement, held by Heritage Conservancy…
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A Vibrant Celebration of Nature at Pollinator Palooza 2024
What a day we had at Pollinator Palooza! Our amazing partners and volunteers turned the event into a vibrant celebration of nature, creativity, and community. Kids at the Lego…
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Nature Apps to Enhance Your Hikes
As you enjoy some late summer hiking, don’t forget to update your travel tools. Outdoor apps offer us a wealth of knowledge and information we can hold in our pockets,…
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10 Common Local Animals We Take for Granted: An Appreciation and Guide
Appreciating the Familiar In the spring of 2019, I studied abroad in Madagascar, an island where people live with some of the world’s most unique species. One of those incredible…
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Recently Conserved: 24.5 Acres of Land in Plumstead Township
Heritage Conservancy recently placed a conservation easement on a 24.59-acre property located along Cabin Run Creek in Plumstead Township, Bucks County. The property features lowland forest, meadow, and approximately 1,000…
Read MoreThe Shipley Lester House of Quakertown
The historic Shipley Lester House in Quakertown dates back to about 1815 and was linked to multiple notable local figures over its years. The property was recently added to Heritage…
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Farm to Table 2024 – A Perfect Summer Evening for an Important Mission
Over 200 guests gathered at Heritage Conservancy’s Russell-Mandel Nature Preserve on Saturday, June 15 for the annual Farm to Table fundraiser. From happy hour with music to plein air painting,…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Native Plants
As spring fades into summer, many of us are busy in our gardens. While you are tending yours, why not consider using native plants? Most are resilient and easy to…
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A Day on the Delaware with Heritage Conservancy’s Watershed Connections Learning Program
If you were a raindrop being released from a cloud onto our watershed, all of our land area surrounding the Delaware River, what are 3-4 things that are in your…
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Heritage Conservancy receives the 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for Outreach at the Croydon Woods
Heritage Conservancy has been honored with the 2024 Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for its Nature Preserve Species Surveys and Educational Programs at its Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. The…
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Useful Information to Help You Plan Your Legacy Giving
At Heritage Conservancy’s recent Legacy Breakfast, sponsored by Wilmington Trust, N.A., guests gathered to learn about opportunities to make an impact on Heritage Conservancy’s mission and the greater community through…
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Historic Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
