Category: News

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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Maria Rieders Named New Board Chair

February 15, 2023

Maria Rieders, Heritage Conservancy’s new Board Chair. With the start of 2023, Heritage Conservancy has named Maria T. Rieders, Ph.D., the new Chair of its Board of Directors. The Board…

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What’s Happening Here? An Important Update on Our Fuller-Pursell Preserve

January 27, 2023

As you walk around the Fuller-Pursell Preserve, you’ll notice many trees that we recently cut down. What did we do, why did we do it, and what happens now? The…

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The Year Ahead

January 17, 2023

Happy New Year! Heritage Conservancy is grateful to everyone who helped with the successes of the past year. We had many notable achievements in 2022: our Christmas at Aldie event…

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