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Meet Beth Beans Gilbert, Local Business Leader and Supporter

May 13, 2025

“We are committed to giving back to local organizations, such as the Heritage Conservancy, with the understanding that any investment in our community has ongoing returns, whether through increased economic…

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A Guide to Spring Birds in Pennsylvania

May 2, 2025

With spring, we’re welcoming back a whole suite of birds that haven’t been around since early fall. While you’re out and about, keep an eye (and ear) out for the…

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Business Partners Reception: Celebrating Partnership and Impact

April 21, 2025

On April 17, Heritage Conservancy hosted business leaders from across the region for a special evening of connection, awards, and celebration at our annual Business Partners Reception at Aldie Mansion….

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Volunteer Spotlight: Nancy Fawley is Preserving Bucks County History, One Scan at a Time

April 21, 2025

For the past three years, volunteer Nancy Fawley has played a vital role at Heritage Conservancy by preserving and digitizing Historic Resource Surveys — documents mostly from the 1980s and…

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An Oak for Any Scenario: A Guide to Native Oak Trees in Pennsylvania

April 10, 2025

Learn how to identify native oak trees in Pennsylvania and understand their critical role in forest ecosystems, wildlife habitat, and conservation.

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A Year of Impact in Bucks County Schools and Communities

March 18, 2025

Heritage Conservancy’s Education and Community Programs Team finished 2024 strong, and their impact continues into 2025. Along with other departments in the organization, they held public nature-based events and grew…

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Reading Recommendations for Women’s History Month

March 12, 2025

Happy Women’s History Month! To celebrate the occasion, we have collected reading recommendations from some of Heritage Conservancy’s staff members, who enjoy reading about history and ecology. From historical fiction…

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Meet Jeff Nicholas: Heritage Conservancy’s New Board Chair

March 12, 2025

With plans to continue making significant and positive impacts in our communities in 2025, Heritage Conservancy named Jeff Nicholas the new Chair of its Board of Directors. The Board of…

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Three Plant Families for Pollinators: A Spring Planting Guide

March 7, 2025

Are you hoping to attract more pollinators to your land? When it comes to supporting pollinators, there are three plant families that deserve a shout out. Asters, Mints, and Legumes…

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Stewardship Story: Restoring Pennsylvania’s Threatened Magnolia Species

March 7, 2025

Did you know that Pennsylvania is home to three native magnolia species?  These ancient flowering plants are known for their large flowers that originally evolved before most of the pollinating…

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Historic Places Spotlight: St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church in Newtown

February 24, 2025

The history of St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church in Newtown dates back to the early 1800s and played an important role in the life of the African…

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Read the Winners of Heritage Conservancy’s 100 Wild Words Nature Writing Contest

February 21, 2025

Our second annual nature writing contest, 100 Wild Words, challenged kids to connect with nature in their community and capture the experience in 100 words or less. Winners were announced…

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