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Why Moths Are Underappreciated Insects

July 11, 2024

Moths are key pollinators and a vital food source for birds and wildlife. Learn why these underappreciated insects are critical to healthy ecosystems.

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Farm to Table 2024 – A Perfect Summer Evening for an Important Mission

June 26, 2024

Over 200 guests gathered at Heritage Conservancy’s Russell-Mandel Nature Preserve on Saturday, June 15 for the annual Farm to Table fundraiser. From happy hour with music to plein air painting,…

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Thinking Through a Lawn-to-Habitat Conversion Project

June 20, 2024

Right now, if you look out the nearest window, I bet you can see a lawn. Or at the very least, you can walk a short distance to find one….

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A Beginner’s Guide to Native Plants

June 10, 2024

As spring fades into summer, many of us are busy in our gardens. While you are tending yours, why not consider using native plants? Most are resilient and easy to…

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A Day on the Delaware with Heritage Conservancy’s Watershed Connections Learning Program

June 10, 2024

If you were a raindrop being released from a cloud onto our watershed, all of our land area surrounding the Delaware River, what are 3-4 things that are in your…

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Heritage Conservancy receives the 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for Outreach at the Croydon Woods

May 21, 2024

Heritage Conservancy has been honored with the 2024 Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for its Nature Preserve Species Surveys and Educational Programs at its Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. The…

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Useful Information to Help You Plan Your Legacy Giving

May 15, 2024

At Heritage Conservancy’s recent Legacy Breakfast, sponsored by Wilmington Trust, N.A., guests gathered to learn about opportunities to make an impact on Heritage Conservancy’s mission and the greater community through…

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Who Won Awards at Heritage Conservancy’s 2024 Business Partners Reception?

May 10, 2024

Spirits were high at this spring’s Business Partners Reception at Aldie Mansion. This annual happy hour event allows Heritage Conservancy to honor and celebrate the support of the many generous…

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Reasons to Embrace Rainy Days

May 9, 2024

It’s widely acknowledged that most people prefer to stay indoors when rainy days arrive. Precipitation often brings about uncomfortable conditions, making everything feel cold and damp. However, I hold the…

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Heritage Conservancy Unveils a New Community Mural at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve

April 16, 2024

On the first Saturday in April, Heritage Conservancy unveiled a colorful new mural highlighting the biodiversity and hiking appeal of Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. The work includes student artists from…

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The Importance of Nest Boxes for Birds

April 11, 2024

We have lost almost 3 billion birds since 1970 in North America alone. There are many causes, however, habitat loss and degradation are some of the main reasons. The development…

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Meet Heritage Conservancy Vice President Kris Kern, Land Conservation Leader

March 23, 2024

“Each project is nuanced and never exactly the same as the last,” Kris says. “That’s what keeps the work interesting and challenging, and motivates me to develop creative ways to…

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