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New to Our Register of Historic Places: Te Deum, Historic Farm in Yardley
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…
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Staff Favorites: Holiday Reading Recommendations
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…
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Heritage Conservancy’s New After-School Programs Served Over 60 Students in Lower Bucks This Fall
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…
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Meet the Yellow-Rumped Warbler, Our Region’s Lone Warbler for Winter Birding
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…
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Heritage Conservancy’s First Pawpaw Festival Brings Out a Crowd
On a sunny Saturday earlier this month, almost 90 people joined us for our first-ever Pawpaw Festival, a celebration of the local fruit and other native trees and plants. “I…
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Fast-Growing Native Plants for Your Garden
These swamp rose mallows were photographed in bloom at Heritage Conservancy’s Aldie Mansion. Whether you are starting a new garden, expanding an existing one, or filling in a bald spot,…
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Bryn Gweled: A Historic Intentional Community and Heritage Conservancy’s First Conservation Easement
The sight of thousands of fireflies flickering over the Bryn Gweled pond on a quiet summer evening took Cathie Forman’s breath away. It’s that feeling — and a respect for…
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A Productive and Enlightening Summer for Heritage Conservancy Interns
The Heritage Conservancy conservation stewardship interns from this summer. Each summer, Heritage Conservancy hosts four conservation stewardship interns who assist our stewardship staff in managing the nature preserves we own,…
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The Shipley Lester House of Quakertown
The historic Shipley Lester House in Quakertown dates back to about 1815 and was linked to multiple notable local figures over its years. The property was recently added to Heritage…
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The Colors of Fall
Aldie Mansion, Heritage Conservancy’s headquarters, bathed in autumn leaves. Some of us welcome the fall season with open arms, while others dread the onset of shorter days and frigid weather….
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Recently Conserved: The 22-Acre Oleksa Property in Williams Township
Heritage Conservancy worked with Williams Township and the Oleksa family to protect critical forested wetland habitat in the township’s scenic Stouts Valley. A new conservation easement, held by Heritage Conservancy…
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A Vibrant Celebration of Nature at Pollinator Palooza 2024
What a day we had at Pollinator Palooza! Our amazing partners and volunteers turned the event into a vibrant celebration of nature, creativity, and community. Kids at the Lego…
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Historic Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
