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Motus Tower Update: Where Have the Birds Gone?
Science has come a long way since we discovered wildlife migration and debunked the myth that birds hibernate under the ground like their cold-blooded relatives. However, wildlife migration ecology is…
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Say Hello to the Naturemobile!
You might start noticing a bright minivan out on the roads, it’s hard to miss. What was once a plain white Toyota Sienna hybrid has been transformed into a mobile…
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Visit Bethlehem A.M.E. Church in Langhorne: Buck’s County’s Oldest Black Church
Founded in 1809, Bethlehem AME Church in Langhorne is proud to be “the oldest house of worship established by People of Color in Bucks County” and the third oldest Black…
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From Pump House to Bat House: Creative Reuse at Croydon Woods
An abandoned groundwater decontamination facility was scheduled for demolition at our Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. But thanks to our Science and Stewardship team, it’s now becoming a bat house. A…
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The Mighty American Sycamore
The American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is among the most recognizable tree species found in the eastern U.S. Even so, their importance to wildlife and people alike is often overlooked. In…
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Where Would William Mercer Watch the Super Bowl? A Tour of Aldie’s Study
Super Bowl Sunday is almost here, and across America, people will soon be preparing their game day spaces: big screens, recliners, snacks, beverages. But what if you lived in 1927,…
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Ben Franklin Middle School Learning at Croydon Woods
Students from Ben Franklin Middle School explored forest ecology at Croydon Woods, gaining hands-on experience in conservation and habitat stewardship.
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Newly Preserved: 29 Acres of Woodland and Waterways in Williams Township
The Derrington Property has just been preserved under a new conservation easement that protects 29 acres of vital water sources, wildlife habitat, and scenic forests for future generations. “The preservation…
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Meet “Fridays in the Forest” Volunteers Vicky and John Garrison
Retirees Vicky and John Garrison were looking for an organization where they could give back to their community while spending time outdoors. They found that opportunity in our “Fridays in…
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Imperiled Beeches: What We Know About Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) and How We Can Respond
Beech leaf disease is spreading across Pennsylvania. Learn the symptoms, ecological impact, and what it means for native forest conservation.
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Christmas at Aldie Raises $235,000 for Local Land Conservation and Education Efforts
On the evening of Sunday, December 7th, approximately 175 friends and supporters filled Aldie Mansion’s festively decorated space to celebrate and support land conservation. This year’s Christmas at Aldie was…
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Heritage Conservancy’s Register of Historic Places Turns 50
As America’s 250th birthday approaches, we can’t let 2025 pass without noting an important milestone: This year Heritage Conservancy’s Register of Historic Places celebrated its 50th anniversary! The register was…
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Historic Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
