News

Explore the latest news and insights from Heritage Conservancy.

Heritage Conservancy Preserves 24 Acres of Diverse Wildlife Habitat in Northampton County

February 17, 2025

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…

Read More

Lichens: Unassuming Beings That Will Blow Your Mind

February 12, 2025

Lichens play an essential role in forest health and air quality. Discover why these overlooked organisms matter in Pennsylvania ecosystems.

Read More

Community Science Recap: The Year That Counted

February 11, 2025

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…

Read More

Remembering the Honorable William Hart Rufe III (September 6, 1932 to January 14, 2025)

January 29, 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…

Read More

Heritage Conservancy Preserves 60 Acres of Land in Bucks County in December

January 20, 2025

This past December, Heritage Conservancy preserved a total of 60 acres of Bucks County natural and farmland in three separate Conservation Easements. All of these easements closed in the same…

Read More

Join a Conserved Property Monitoring and Meet the Pigs and Camels!

January 14, 2025

Boots on the Ground: Conservation in Action Mary Lou McFarland pulls into a small gravel parking area just off a main road in Dresher on a crisp fall morning. She…

Read More

Seeps and Springs and Crawly Things

January 8, 2025

Despite climate change, things still get pretty frigid here in the northeast. You can see it in aquatic environments, where surface waters fall still, momentarily becoming sheets of ice. Small…

Read More

Guests Celebrate Heritage Conservancy’s Work and Mission at Our Annual Christmas at Aldie Fundraiser

December 17, 2024

On Sunday, December 8th, brimming with plaid tidings, approximately 180 friends, supporters, and community members joined us for our 36th annual Christmas at Aldie celebration. The event this year, in…

Read More

New to Our Register of Historic Places: Te Deum, Historic Farm in Yardley

December 13, 2024

Our area is home to many notable historic sites and properties, and a recent addition to Heritage Conservancy’s Register of Historic Places is no exception. The stone farmhouse on a…

Read More

Staff Favorites: Holiday Reading Recommendations

December 12, 2024

Winter is the perfect time to cozy up and learn more about nature. Whether you are looking for gift ideas for the nature lover in your life, a downtime-friendly book…

Read More

Heritage Conservancy’s New After-School Programs Served Over 60 Students in Lower Bucks This Fall

December 11, 2024

This fall Heritage Conservancy initiated four new after-school nature programs for middle and grade school students in Bristol Township School District. The programs served over 60 kids, teaching them about…

Read More

Meet the Yellow-Rumped Warbler, Our Region’s Lone Warbler for Winter Birding

November 15, 2024

Warblers are a celebrated group of birds, and for good reason. They’re beautiful, they’re very diverse, and they’re temporary – warblers are among the many types of birds that only…

Read More