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Endangered Species Act Changes Will Affect Land Protection

August 26, 2019

The recent rollback of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) should have everyone concerned. It certainly has our attention due to our work in protecting wildlife habitat. Since the law passed…

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Heritage Conservancy Earns National Recognition For Strong Commitment to Public Trust and Conservation Excellence

August 13, 2019

One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 1958, Heritage Conservancy has been doing just that for the…

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Maximuck’s Farm Market in Buckingham Township Now Protected Under Conservation Easement

August 9, 2019

When it comes to Bucks County’s most iconic properties, there are few as beloved as Maximuck’s Farm Market in Buckingham Township. Ideally located at the corner of Long Lane and…

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EPA Awards Heritage Conservancy “Excellence in Reuse” For Work at Croydon Woods

August 6, 2019

In front of an audience of over 50 people, Heritage Conservancy received the “Excellence in Reuse” award on Friday, August 2nd, from the US Environmental Protection Agency for its reuse…

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A Native Pollinator Meadow at Jackson Pond Preserve

July 29, 2019

The 4-acre native pollinator meadow at our Jackson Pond Preserve is celebrating its first official summer in bloom! To plant a successful meadow, it takes a lot of preparation at…

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Interns to the Rescue! Our Midsummer Recap

July 29, 2019

In May, four new interns joined the Heritage Conservancy ranks to expand their knowledge of conservation and the environment and to learn what it’s like to work for a non-profit…

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

July 12, 2019

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…

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Conservation Educators Training

July 8, 2019

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…

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Let Fallen Trees Lie

June 27, 2019

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…

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Heritage Conservancy Celebrates Its Members and Supporters at Annual Garden Party

June 19, 2019

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…

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Tour De Heritage: A Historic Bike Ride

June 14, 2019

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…

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A Fun and Muddy Field Trip to Quakertown Swamp

May 29, 2019

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…

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