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Fred Beans Family Donates $10,000 to Heritage Conservancy’s Educational Programs

Posted on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 and filed under News

Our Community Engagement Programs Manager Shannon Fredebaugh-Siller (left), Vice President of Fred Beans Automotive Group Beth Beans Gilbert (center), and our Senior Development Associate Emily Bonavitacola (right). Heritage Conservancy is grateful for Fred Beans family’s contribution toward our educational initiatives, which engage over 2,000 students annually across various schools throughout Bucks County. Over the course […]

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Three Reasons to Get Outside This Winter

Posted on Thursday, January 12th, 2023 and filed under Nature Notes

A sleepy Great Horned Owl, normally hidden, stands out quite easily on a leafless branch. Winter has arrived, and for many, this means that time spent outside will more or less cease to exist. Frigid conditions don’t compare well to the warmth and comfort of the indoors. Yet, I wouldn’t be so quick to dismiss […]

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10 Years of Amphibian Conservation

Posted on Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 and filed under News

Each spring and fall, Heritage Conservancy volunteers take to the streets to save these cold-blooded critters. During certain rainstorms, amphibians migrate to their breeding grounds. However, roads often intersect these journeys, leading to unfortunate casualties. At two locations in Bucks County, Heritage Conservancy volunteers go out at night, often in a downpour, to help these […]

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Christmas at Aldie 2022

Posted on Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 and filed under News

On Sunday, December 4th, we gathered together for our 34th annual Christmas at Aldie event at Aldie Mansion! We kicked off the holiday season with lavishly gilded hallways, sparkling décor, festive music, and divine cuisine by Jeffrey A. Miller Catering. Together we celebrated our common goal of making the world a better place for generations […]

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The Plight of the Ash Trees

Posted on Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 and filed under News

Though endowed with incredible natural beauty, Upper Bucks County has extremely limited public space for its residents to enjoy. For this reason, Heritage Conservancy’s ~100-acre Fuller-Pursell Preserve in Springfield Township is a true community asset and is one of our most-visited preserves. Fuller-Pursell provides a place where both local residents and distant visitors can go […]

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Endangered Monarchs and Our Role in Helping Them

Posted on Thursday, December 8th, 2022 and filed under Nature Notes

Monarch butterflies were added to the endangered species list this year due to their rapidly declining populations. MONARCH BUTTERFLIES One of the most famous butterfly species, the Monarch butterfly, is not just known for its iconic orange and black coloration but also their unique life history. These butterflies make some of the most spectacular migrations […]

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The Land is Our Lifeline

Posted on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 and filed under News

Your support is key to ensuring the completion of the 22 active land conservation projects, totaling 1,200 acres (that’s the size of Central Park in NYC)! CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THIS EFFORT Since 1958, Heritage Conservancy has worked to protect more than 16,000 acres of the most beautiful and important lands in our region. […]

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Trees for Bees

Posted on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 and filed under Nature Notes

Pollinator meadows are great, but what other horticultural options are available for saving the bees? THE PROMPTING QUESTION Earlier this spring, the owner of some forestland with an emerald ash borer problem asked me, “I really care about saving the bees, so how can I manage my forest for bees and other pollinators?” That question […]

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Teachers Experience at Croydon Woods Preserve

Posted on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 and filed under News

Croydon Woods Preserve is just a short walk from Keystone Elementary, and nature is an incredible resource for learning and wellness. Our event aimed to collaborate with the teachers and show them how to utilize the woods as a resource to supplement their in-class learning and engage students. Since we can’t be there every day […]

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Heritage Conservancy and Fairmont WaterWorks Launch Guide for Social-Emotional Learning

Posted on Monday, October 17th, 2022 and filed under News

Heritage Conservancy and Fairmount WaterWorks are excited to launch their Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Nature Guide for teachers, administrators, counselors, parents, and peers interested in providing nature-related activities. The guide consists of thirteen activities, handouts, tools, and resources designed to use children’s experiences in nature as a doorway to encourage and support SEL in and […]

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