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An Oak for Any Scenario: A Guide to Native Oak Trees in Pennsylvania
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Heritage Conservancy Preserves 24 Acres of Diverse Wildlife Habitat in Northampton County
In January, Heritage Conservancy partnered with Moore Township, Northampton County, to preserve 24 acres of valuable woodlands and wildlife habitat. The newly preserved property consists of gentle to steep slopes…
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Lichens: Unassuming Beings That Will Blow Your Mind
Lichens play an essential role in forest health and air quality. Discover why these overlooked organisms matter in Pennsylvania ecosystems.
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Community Science Recap: The Year That Counted
What is Community Science? It is scientific data and projects that are collected and undertaken by the public — not just scientists and biologists, but everyday people out in the…
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Remembering the Honorable William Hart Rufe III (September 6, 1932 to January 14, 2025)
The Honorable William Hart Rufe III, known affectionately to friends and family as Hart, passed away at the age of 92 in Ft. Pierce, FL, on January 14, 2025, due…
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Historic Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
