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Identifying Mushrooms in Croydon Woods with Philadelphia Mycology Club
Earlier this month, Heritage Conservancy hosted a Mushroom Identification Hike at our Croydon Woods Nature Preserve, one of the last remaining coastal plain forests in Pennsylvania. The event was co-led…
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Teachers Dive Into Watershed Education Training at Nockamixon State Park
As the school year begins for students across Bucks County and the surrounding area, some local teachers will be bringing new environmental knowledge into their classrooms thanks to a hands-on…
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The Story of Heritage Conservancy’s Russell-Mandel Preserve
The Story of the Russell-Mandel Preserve Nestled in the heart of Bucks County, the Russell-Mandel Preserve stands as a shining example of land conservation and preservation. This 55-acre preserve is…
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Newly Preserved: 13 Acres of Forest and Wetlands in Moore Township, Northampton
Partnering with Moore Township, Heritage Conservancy has just conserved 13.26 acres of prime forest and wetlands in Northampton County. The Carpency Property holds valuable wildlife habitat, a diverse tree canopy,…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Green Thumb Gardeners
From spring through early fall, a small but dedicated group of volunteers gathers on Wednesday mornings at our Aldie Mansion headquarters courtyard. For the next few hours, they will pull…
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Interns in Action: The Next Generation of Conservationists
This summer, Heritage Conservancy welcomed five enthusiastic and dedicated interns to our organization: Caitlyn, Clara, Luca, Sophia, and Tatiana. Since May, they’ve been out in the field supporting our land…
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Manoff Market Cidery: A Story of Local Connection
“Everything my father touches grows,” says Chelsea Manoff as she walks alongside the flower patch of her family’s Bucks County farm, which includes a cidery and popular farm market. Her…
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Check Out a Nature Backpack at a Library Near You!
One of my favorite memories when I was a kid was going to the library. I remember checking out stacks of books all at once and hiding away in the…
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Buyer Beware: Popular Non-Native Species You Should Avoid
Many invasive or non-native plants are widely recognized and avoided by landowners; Multiflora Rose, Japanese Barberry, and Mile-a-minute are common examples. Interestingly, there are still several other species that remain…
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From Former Cornfield to Pollinator Meadow
In one of this summer’s most ambitious and rewarding projects, our Stewardship Department and summer interns transformed a 15-acre former cornfield at our Lindsay Farm Preserve in Warminster into a…
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Newly Preserved: 90 Acres of Woodland and Family Farm in Hilltown Township, Bucks County
Over the course of spring and two transactions, Heritage Conservancy partnered with Bucks County to preserve a 90-acre rural property in Hilltown Township. The Weikel Property is a valuable mix…
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New to Heritage Conservancy’s Register of Historic Places: County Line Road School House
The project to restore the County Line Road School House over the last 20 years represents a labor of love by community members who believe in the value of preserving…
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Historic Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
