Senior Planner, Susan Myerov, co-presented with Drew Shaw of Montgomery County Planning Commission at the 2013 Delaware Estuary Science & Environmental Summit at the end of January in Cape May, New Jersey. The summit explores the theme, “Weathering Change: Shifting Environments, Shifting Policies, Shifting Needs,” and features over 115 presentations on the latest science, education, […]
Heritage Conservancy Hosts Fifth Annual MLK Day of Service
Honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a National Day of Service on Monday, January 21st, approximately 40 volunteers from Bristol Borough High School, Greenbelt Overhaul Alliance of Levittown, US EPA Region 3, local residents and staff from The Nature Conservancy and Heritage Conservancy joined forces for the fifth consecutive year to help […]
Amphibians Need Your Help
Help us continue our efforts in the Quakertown Swamp. Wetlands play a vital role in our environment and provide significant benefits. The Quakertown Swamp, located southeast of Quakertown in Bucks County, is a unique wetland that provides critical habitat for beaver, fox, over 91 species of birds, and numerous species of amphibians. Most amphibians require […]
Heritage Conservancy and The Conservancy of Montgomery County Unite
Heritage Conservancy, an accredited not-for-profit conservation organization that specializes in preserving our natural and historic heritage, is pleased to announce that The Conservancy of Montgomery County will merge all of its programs and conservation easements with Heritage Conservancy, becoming an important strategic element in a larger, stronger organization. The merger will result in Heritage Conservancy […]
The Story of Aldie
Limited edition book celebrates Heritage Conservancy’s 25th anniversary of restoration and occupation of historic Aldie Mansion The stately 1927 Aldie Mansion began its history as the private residence of William and Martha Mercer. An ode to the English Tudor manor, it evokes a time in America when craftsmanship reached an art form. After Martha Mercer’s […]
Heritage Conservancy Welcomes Five New Members to the Board of Trustees
Heritage Conservancy, an accredited not-for-profit conservation organization that specializes in preserving our natural and historic heritage, is proud to welcome five new members to the Heritage Conservancy Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees assists Heritage Conservancy in achieving its mission of land and historic preservation, financial goals, and regional prominence. Their combined extensive experience […]
Holiday Events at Aldie Mansion
Historic Aldie Mansion is the home of Heritage Conservancy, a nonprofit land conservation organization that has been protecting Bucks County’s open spaces and historic places since 1958. Every year, the mansion is lavishly decorated for the holiday season. Experience the beauty of the seasonally adorned mansion by hosting your holiday party at Aldie! Proceeds from […]
The Process of Preservation
More times than not, when we ask people in the community how they heard about us, often the answer is, “I drove past one of your signs.” Our large signs with dark green print and a large oak tree logo are scattered among miles of rolling hills, agricultural fields, natural wetlands and forests across Pennsylvania […]
Your Vote is Needed!
In honor of First Savings Bank’s 90th Anniversary, we’ve been chosen as one of eight Bucks County, PA not-for-profits to participate in their “Anniversary Donation Challenge!” Click HERE to vote! You can vote once a day! Voting ends August 31st. First prize is $2,012, second prize is $1,912, and all participating organizations receive $200! ****Your […]
Heritage Conservancy’s 4th Annual From Farm to Table Event
Proceeds benefit farmland preservation in Bucks County Heritage Conservancy, the Doylestown, PA based conservation organization, has announced its 4th Annual From Farm to Table Dinner. The event will take place on Saturday, August 4th at Lindsay Farm in Warminster, PA. Sold out three years and counting, this award-winning event offers the unique opportunity for guests […]