The Grand Theater located in East Greenville, PA. Photo courtesy of the Grand Theater. Last month, Heritage Conservancy’s Historical Review Board met and voted to accept the Grand Theater into its Register of Historic Places. The Historical Review Board is a volunteer committee organized by Heritage Conservancy that meets four times a year to review […]
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) has an affinity for a few different plant species. INTRO Pennsylvania is home to an abundance of incredible bird species. Yet many, if not most, go overlooked. One such species is the Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris). Every spring/summer, they migrate north from Central America to participate in the breeding season. […]
We are so grateful to everyone that could join us at Farm to Table this year! After a considerable break, it was wonderful to gather again in person with so many of you. Your shared passion for preserving and protecting our natural and historic heritage is inspiring! We hope everyone enjoyed themselves exploring Russell-Mandel Preserve […]
A healthy riparian buffer consists of a diversity of native plants that help protect the waterway as well as its inhabitants. INTRO A riparian buffer is an area of land that borders a stream, pond, lake, river, etc. A healthy riparian buffer consists of a wide section of vegetation, preferably forest, that buffers a waterway from […]
We are so grateful to everyone that could join us at Garden Party this year! It was an absolute pleasure to see attendees’ smiling faces back at Aldie Mansion and to celebrate a united commitment to preservation efforts. Garden Party is Heritage Conservancy’s annual opportunity to thank donors for their support throughout the year and for all […]
On Saturday, June 4, 2022, four scouts plus two little siblings from the Cub Scout Pack 133 Bear Den in Chalfont, PA conducted a stream survey at Hart’s Woods Nature Preserve. The group found giant water scavenger beetles, which are predaceous on aquatic species, including mosquito larvae. They also found a variety of aquatic species including water striders, a northern two-lined […]
Wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius) Have you ever been out on a midsummer night stroll and spotted a red fruit growing on a prickly bramble? With the fruit itself made up of a cluster of small red berries, your instinct might lead you to believe that it is raspberry. However, upon closer inspection, you notice that the plant’s […]
Heritage Conservancy is excited to announce that we have added three new staff members to our team. Find out more about their roles and responsibilities in the descriptions below. Please help us make them feel welcome! Matt Babbitt, Conservation Acquisition Specialist As Conservation Acquisition Specialist, Matt advances collaborative and lasting partnerships with private land owners, […]
Garlic mustard plants can grow up to three feet tall and be identified by their heart-shaped leaves with scalloped edges and clusters of small, four-petal white flowers. INTRO Springtime on the East Coast brings an abundance of garlic mustard plants. Whether on the side of the road, on the edge of a crop field, or […]
Despite the sweltering heat on Saturday, guests were excited to attend our Earth Day in May event at the Croydon Woods Nature Preserve! Throughout the day, there were several nature walks that took guests on a short hike throughout the woods. One child in particular loved the nature walk and was excited to share that […]
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