Category: Press Releases

Newly Preserved: 90 Acres of Woodland and Family Farm in Hilltown Township, Bucks County

July 10, 2025

Over the course of spring and two transactions, Heritage Conservancy partnered with Bucks County to preserve a 90-acre rural property in Hilltown Township. The Weikel Property is a valuable mix…

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Croydon Woods mural

Heritage Conservancy Unveils a New Community Mural at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve

April 16, 2024

On the first Saturday in April, Heritage Conservancy unveiled a colorful new mural highlighting the biodiversity and hiking appeal of Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. The work includes student artists from…

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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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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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Nearly 30 acres of land preserved in Williams Township!

June 1, 2021

Heritage Conservancy recently facilitated the placement of a conservation easement on 29.24 acres of land in Williams Township, Northampton County. Owners Walter and Ligaya Russell signed an easement to preserve their property,…

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Heritage Conservancy Welcomes Three New Board Members

February 11, 2021

Three new board members, each with deep ties to Bucks County and a love for its natural beauty and rich history, will be adding their energy, experience and knowledge to…

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Heritage Conservancy Facilitates Preservation of 35-acre Property in Springfield Township and Lower Saucon Township

July 12, 2019

In working with local townships and state and federal agencies, Heritage Conservancy, recently facilitated the placement of a conservation easement on the 35.5-acre Seifert property, which is located on Martin’s…

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Defining Our Landscapes: What Is a Wolf Tree?

February 26, 2019

Discover what a wolf tree is and how these large, open-grown trees shape forest structure, biodiversity, and long-term habitat health.

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Keeping It Wild At Quakertown Swamp

February 26, 2019

Lately, our conservation stewards have been busy doing maintenance work on our Quakertown Swamp Preserve–but the end goal isn’t to make it look pretty. “We’re trying to keep the surrounding…

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Heritage Conservancy and Alan Fetterman Announce The Wind in the Willows of Bucks County: A Fine Art Exhibit and Book Release Open House

November 9, 2017

Heritage Conservancy has announced that it will transform its historic Aldie Mansion headquarters for “The Wind in the Willows of Bucks County: An Alan Fetterman Exhibit.” Alan Fetterman, one of…

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Heritage Conservancy Acquires the 40-acre Jerry Pursell Nature Preserve in Springfield Township

July 7, 2017

This property combines with the Conservancy’s Fuller Preserve to make a 100-acre nature preserve that is open to the public. With assistance from Springfield Township and the Bucks County’s Natural…

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Heritage Conservancy Welcomes Two New Board Members

February 22, 2017

Heritage Conservancy is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors provides guidance to Heritage Conservancy to further its mission of land and historic property…

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