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Why Heritage Conservancy?: An Interview with Stephen Phillips

January 13, 2022

To continue our “Why Heritage Conservancy?” series, we would like to highlight someone whose memories of the importance of protecting our land date back to his childhood. For many years,…

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Why Heritage Conservancy?: An Interview with Paula Walter

December 28, 2021

Our “Why Heritage Conservancy?” series continues with an interview from Paula Walter, a dedicated volunteer and friend to our organization. Throughout 2021, we had an incredible group of volunteers! We…

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Why Heritage Conservancy?: An Interview with Sebastian Harris

November 29, 2021

Today is the launch of our new series, “Why Heritage Conservancy?”, where we will interview a variety of people involved with our organization in different ways. We value each and…

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Over 14 Acres Near the Kittatinny Ridge Now Preserved

November 15, 2021

Heritage Conservancy is excited to announce its newest preservation success! Along with Moore Township, the Conservancy placed a conservation easement on the 14+ acre Nierer Farm in Northampton County. Preserving…

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Students Learn to Reduce, Reuse, and Reuse Again

November 12, 2021

Over the course of several days in November, Heritage Conservancy staff members presented at school assemblies for over 600 elementary students in the Palisades School District and nearly 1,000 elementary…

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A Solvay Work Day to Support Bat Populations

November 11, 2021

During another successful corporate volunteer work day, Solvay employees joined Heritage Conservancy staff members at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve to complete a variety of projects, including removing trash, planting 10…

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Monarchs Reign Supreme at Jackson Pond Preserve

November 10, 2021

Did you know that monarch butterflies can travel upwards of 2,500 miles while migrating from the United States to Mexico, where they hibernate for the winter? Tracking allows us to…

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We Welcome Bill Kunze as President!

October 12, 2021

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Bill Kunze as our new President and CEO,” said Heritage Conservancy Board Chair Stephen Phillips. “Bill has an exceptional background, which makes him well…

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Jackson Pond Abuzz

September 22, 2021

Our Jackson Pond Preserve was abuzz with visitors at our recent Pollinator Palooza. Visitors enjoyed spotting frogs, turtles, monarch butterfly eggs, at least 6 different butterfly species, and a green…

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Farm to Table Reimagined

September 22, 2021

On a beautiful summer evening in August, we were grateful to once again gather in person for our Farm to Tailgate event and experience the impact of a legacy gift…

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Preservation Success in Haycock Township

September 22, 2021

Heritage Conservancy is pleased to have facilitated the placement of a conservation easement on approximately thirty-four acres of land in Haycock Township, Bucks County, realizing the preservation goals of both…

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The Importance of Wetlands and Forests in the Fight against Flooding

September 22, 2021

As people across the region are continuing to deal with the impacts of Hurricane Ida, the story of how two of our preserved properties were affected by the storm illustrates…

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