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EITC Webinar: Educational Improvement Tax Credit Opportunities for Your Business
May 6 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am -
Supporting Environmental Literacy Across the Curriculum with the MWEE Framework
May 8 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm -
Spring Carnival: Take a Spin in Nature
May 16 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm -
Native Tree ID Walk
June 1 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am -
Bats Across Bucks County: Pipersville Bat Count
June 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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News
Business Partners Reception: Celebrating Partnership and Impact
On April 17, Heritage Conservancy hosted business leaders from across the region for a special evening of connection, awards, and celebration at our annual Business Partners Reception at Aldie Mansion. Attendees enjoyed a festive happy hour featuring drinks and hors d’oeuvres by Jeffrey A. Miller Catering while celebrating the community impact their support makes possible. [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Nancy Fawley is Preserving Bucks County History, One Scan at a Time
For the past three years, volunteer Nancy Fawley has played a vital role at Heritage Conservancy by preserving and digitizing Historic Resource Surveys — documents mostly from the 1980s and 1990s that include photos and descriptions of historic properties in Bucks County. Preserving Bucks County’s Historic Properties These records provide insights into the architectural and [...]
An Oak for Any Scenario: A Guide to Native Oak Trees in Pennsylvania
Thanks to the work of Dr. Doug Tallamy and his lab of ecologists, oaks have become all the rage. Before the publication of his book, The Nature of Oaks, I knew I most enjoyed wandering through oak-dominated forests, but after I read his research, I understood why. When it comes to attracting and supporting biodiversity [...]
A Year of Impact in Bucks County Schools and Communities
Heritage Conservancy’s Education and Community Programs Team finished 2024 strong, and their impact continues into 2025. Along with other departments in the organization, they held public nature-based events and grew Heritage Conservancy’s education programs. The team spearheaded tabling at community fairs and festivals around the region and connected with partners in the community to share [...]
Meet Jeff Nicholas: Heritage Conservancy’s New Board Chair
With plans to continue making significant and positive impacts in our communities in 2025, Heritage Conservancy named Jeff Nicholas the new Chair of its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is integral in helping Heritage Conservancy achieve its mission. Board members’ experiences and dedication to natural and historic preservation strengthen the organization’s work, ensure [...]
Three Plant Families for Pollinators: A Spring Planting Guide
Are you hoping to attract more pollinators to your land? When it comes to supporting pollinators, there are three plant families that deserve a shout out. Asters, Mints, and Legumes are similar in many ways, but they differ considerably in how they support pollinators. It’s important to understand family’s nutritional offerings. Here are a few [...]
Stewardship Story: Restoring Pennsylvania’s Threatened Magnolia Species
Did you know that Pennsylvania is home to three native magnolia species? These ancient flowering plants are known for their large flowers that originally evolved before most of the pollinating insects we see today. Umbrella magnolia (Magnolia tripetala) starting to flower at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve Heritage Conservancy owns and manages Croydon Woods Nature Preserve, [...]
Historic Places Spotlight: St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church in Newtown
The history of St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church in Newtown dates back to the early 1800s and played an important role in the life of the African American community in Newtown. Today’s church and its devoted congregation continue to serve as a vital source of fellowship, spirituality and community outreach. The present-day [...]
Read the Winners of Heritage Conservancy’s 100 Wild Words Nature Writing Contest
Our second annual nature writing contest, 100 Wild Words, challenged kids to connect with nature in their community and capture the experience in 100 words or less. Winners were announced at a literary reading last month hosted at Margaret R. Grundy Library in Bristol, at a gathering that celebrated local connections to nature and the [...]
Heritage Conservancy preserves 24 acres of diverse wildlife habitat in Northampton County
In January, Heritage Conservancy partnered with Moore Township, Northampton County, to preserve 24 acres of valuable woodlands and wildlife habitat. The newly preserved property consists of gentle to steep slopes covered in a valuable patchwork of natural features from meadow to forest. The combination of meadow, shrubland, young forest, and streams provides habitat for a [...]