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Williams Township, Northampton: The Impact of Conservation Partnership
Williams Township has invested in land protection in the last two decades with the help of Heritage Conservancy. Including parks, county agriculture programs, and land under easement, the township has…
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The Long View in Plymouth Meeting: Protecting Dickinson Farmstead
While by definition our land conservation commitment is long term, Heritage Conservancy also takes the long view on historic preservation. An upcoming project in Montgomery County, is a good example…
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Curiosity Over Fear: Some Cool Spiders I’ve Found in Southeastern Pennsylvania
When hiking, I usually don’t set out to find a cool spider, but when I stumble upon them, it sure is a treat! Arachnids are a vital component of our…
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Gothic Garden: From Bleeding Heart to Witch Hazel, Give Your Garden a Witchy, Goth Vibe with Native Plants
Not all gardens have to have a cheery, bright aesthetic. If you prefer the macabre to the mainstream, here are five combinations of native plants to give your backyard a…
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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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Historic Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
