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Explore the latest news and insights from Heritage Conservancy.

When to Leave Wildlife Alone

May 29, 2019

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…

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For Historic Building Repairs, Ask the Professionals

May 28, 2019

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…

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Remembering Three Old Barns

April 29, 2019

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…

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Heritage Conservancy’s Annual Photo Contest

April 29, 2019

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…

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A Q&A with Nick DeRose, Heritage Conservancy’s New Vice Chairman of the Board

April 29, 2019

Anyone who gets involved with the work of a nonprofit–whether it’s in a staff or volunteer position–has a unique story for why they do what they do. This month, we…

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Heritage Conservancy Teaches Keystone Students the “3 W’s”

April 26, 2019

It was a watershed moment for the students of Keystone Elementary School when Heritage Conservancy staff members taught them the 3 W’s last month! We recently worked with the entire…

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Battling Against Invasive Garlic Mustard

April 26, 2019

As warm spring weather gently coaxes new growth from the ground, all of us here at Heritage Conservancy are happy to see a variety of flora making a comeback from…

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Monarch Tagging & Pollinator Survey

April 14, 2019

Saturday, September 7th1:00 PM to 3:00 PMHeritage Conservancy’s Jackson Pond PreserveNear Forest Grove Presbyterian ChurchForest Grove, PA Assist Heritage Conservancy staff and citizen scientists with catching, tagging and releasing monarch…

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Foraging for Edible Mushrooms

April 14, 2019

Saturday, July 13th10:00 AM to 12:00 PMHeritage Conservancy’s Fuller/Pursell Nature PreservesSlifer Valley RoadSpringfield Township, Bucks County “Mycologist” is the name for a biologist who specializes in the study of mushrooms…

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“The River Flows Through Art”—A Michener Art Museum and Heritage Conservancy Collaboration

March 27, 2019

A powerful partnership has been forged! Heritage Conservancy has teamed up with the James A. Michener Art Museum for “The River Flows Through Art: A Catalyst for Change” educational program….

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Bucks County Property Added to National Register of Historic Places

March 27, 2019

The Fullam House (pictured above) has been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places!

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Bird Box: Creating Homes for Local Wood Ducks

March 19, 2019

Wood Ducks need houses too! Our conservation steward team (a.k.a. our “Stew Crew”) Nina and Jim have been working to make our Lindsay Farm Preserve a more “homey” space for…

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