Category: News

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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Heritage Conservancy’s Farm to Table Fundraiser Nets Over $85,000

August 15, 2023

Our Russell-Mandel Preserve at sunset, as a hot air balloon passes above the celebration. Photo by JP De Guzman. On a perfect July evening, 200 people joined us for our…

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Garden Party 2023

June 29, 2023

Held on June 8th of this year, our annual Garden Party is our opportunity to share our appreciation with our community of supporters. Thank you to all who joined us…

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BioBlitz Celebration Held at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve

June 20, 2023

We gathered together with community members, volunteers, local partners, and specialists to learn about Croydon Woods. We had a magnificent turnout at our BioBlitz Celebration on Friday, May 19th, as…

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Linda Cacossa, Heritage Conservancy’s Chief Operating Officer, Announces Retirement

May 11, 2023

COO Linda Cacossa leaves a legacy as a leader in local and regional land preservation. Written by LisaBeth Weber. Linda Cacossa, Chief Operating Officer of Heritage Conservancy since 2011, has…

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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Four Influential Environmental Advocates

March 15, 2023

These four women (from left to right: Rosalie Edge, Margaret Murie, Rachel Carson, and Greta Thunberg) have made a significant impact on the history of the environmental conservation movement. Heritage…

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Heritage Conservancy Adds Three New Buildings to its Register of Historic Places

February 16, 2023

Any structure that is approved for the Register of Historic Places is eligible to display a plaque to recognize its historic and/or architectural elements. Three new buildings, the Scholl Pottery…

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