News & Events

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

Posted on Friday, July 12th, 2019 and filed under Press Releases

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 Lane in Springfield Township, Bucks County, and Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County (the property crosses county lines). The property is located adjacent to other preserved […]

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Conservation Educators Training 🗓

Posted on Monday, July 8th, 2019 and filed under Events

Thursday, August 29th10:00 AM to 12:00 PMAldie Mansion85 Old Dublin PikeDoylestown, PA 18901 Help us inspire the next generation of environmental stewards! Training will be provided to volunteers interested in strengthening Heritage Conservancy’s educational programs. Are you a retired teacher? Do you love working with kids? If so, then join us for an educators training […]

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Let Fallen Trees Lie

Posted on Thursday, June 27th, 2019 and filed under News

On neat, manicured lawns, any stray dandelion or pile of leaves is quickly removed for the sake of appearances. In the woods, it’s a different story. When a willow tree fell on our Russell-Mandel Preserve in Buckingham Township (which is the site for our Farm to Table dinner at the end of July!), our conservation […]

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Heritage Conservancy Celebrates Its Members and Supporters at Annual Garden Party

Posted on Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 and filed under News

Heritage Conservancy hosted its annual member appreciation and donor recognition event on the evening of Thursday, June 6th, at historic Aldie Mansion in Doylestown, PA. Over 220 of the Conservancy’s valued donors, individual and business members, and Board of Directors were in attendance at the Garden Party, as well as special guests of supporters who […]

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Tour De Heritage: A Historic Bike Ride 🗓

Posted on Friday, June 14th, 2019 and filed under Events

Saturday, October 26th8:30 AM to around 11:00 AMMeet at Historic Aldie Mansion85 Old Dublin PikeDoylestown, PA 18901 Join us for an approximately 10-mile bike ride, and pedal to the porches of historic landmarks and homes throughout the Doylestown area. The tour will include 5 stops, where you will immerse yourself in the captivating stories that […]

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A Fun and Muddy Field Trip to Quakertown Swamp

Posted on Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 and filed under News

At the beginning of May, the Seventh Generation Charter School from Emmaus took an exciting field trip to our Quakertown Swamp Preserve! After last year’s trip to Bristol Marsh and Croydon Woods (with 53 third grade students and about 10 chaperones and teachers), the school chose to visit the Swamp this year for a new […]

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When to Leave Wildlife Alone

Posted on Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 and filed under News

It’s a fairly common scenario: A leisurely walk through the woods turns into a wildlife rescue mission when a well-intentioned human spots a baby animal all by its lonesome. In reality, not every solitary creature is injured or orphaned! Fawns and baby bunnies, for instance, are often left alone by their mothers as they go […]

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For Historic Building Repairs, Ask the Professionals

Posted on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 and filed under News

We’re making a list, and owners of historic structures will want to check it twice! Many who read our President Jeff Marshall’s recent article on the demolition of three Bucks County barns were left wondering what could be done to prevent other surviving structures from facing the same fate. Proper care of old buildings is […]

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Remembering Three Old Barns

Posted on Monday, April 29th, 2019 and filed under News

By Jeffrey L. Marshall, President of Heritage Conservancy and National Barn Alliance Board of Directors This month was a tough one for old buildings, particularly old barns. Heritage Conservancy was asked to go out and look at three(!) barns that were going to be demolished. The gloomy weather seemed appropriate for this somber task–the presence […]

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Heritage Conservancy’s Annual Photo Contest 🗓

Posted on Monday, April 29th, 2019 and filed under Events

We want your best Bucks County or Montgomery County photos celebrating our natural and historic heritage during spring, summer, autumn or winter. Up to 12 winners could be chosen to be featured in our 2020 Heritage Conservancy wall calendar. Entries will be accepted from Monday, June 3rd, through Friday, June 28th. Voting will take place […]

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