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May 2024
The Legacy Breakfast
Join us on Thursday, May 9th at Aldie Mansion (8:30 AM to 10:00 AM) for an exclusive breakfast, sponsored by Wilmington Trust, N.A. discussing opportunities to make an impact on Heritage Conservancy's mission and the greater community through planned giving opportunities and estate planning. Visionary philanthropists and members of Heritage Conservancy’s Legacy Society, Brian Clark and Colleen Kokas and Linda and Phil Cacossa will take part in a panelist discussion highlighting the steps they took to create their own legacy…
Find out more »Spring Carnival: Take a Spin in Nature
Celebrate nature at our Annual Spring Carnival at Croydon Woods in Lower Bucks County. Enjoy free pizza and water ice, live music, and expert-led hikes into beautiful Croydon Woods. About a dozen community organizations will be there, hosting activities for all ages, including nature games, art projects, and prize giveaways. See and build LEGO® nature creations, view our new mural, meet your neighbors, test your nature knowledge, and connect with local environmental groups. Spring Carnival promises fun for the whole…
Find out more »Spring Mushroom Hike
Do you ever wonder about the mushrooms you come across locally? Are they poisonous? What value do they provide to us? To our environment? Which mushrooms you can eat? Join Heritage Conservancy and Luke Smithson, Head Chef at Jamie Hollander Catering & Events, on a hike to identify wild mushrooms. Luke will lead us through Veterans Park– Heritage Conservancy helped preserve a recent addition to the park with an easement on the property, which is owned by Richland Township. Luke…
Find out more »June 2024
Farm to Table – SOLD OUT
Farm to Table Saturday, June 15th | 5:30 PM at Heritage Conservancy's Russell-Mandel Preserve Buckingham, PA Our annual summer fundraiser features drinks and a delicious, locally sourced, farm-fresh menu on a gorgeous backdrop of preserved space. Your generous support of this dinner benefits Heritage Conservancy's mission: to protect and care for the land, the history, and the community of our region. Farm to Table is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Emily Bonavitacola at ebonavitacola@heritageconservancy.org or…
Find out more »Bats Across Bucks County: Upper Bucks – SOLD OUT
THIS EVENT IS FULL. Join Heritage Conservancy and naturalist Diane Allison to learn about Pennsylvania bats, why they are important, and why Durham Bat Mine is a special place. After the presentation, become a Community Scientist by helping with our annual bat count. Enjoy a lovely summer evening outside while watching bats emerge to start finding their dinner! Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the outdoor portion of the program. This event will take place on June 21st from…
Find out more »August 2024
Moth Night at Jackson Pond – POSTPONED
DUE TO WEATHER, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED FOR AUGUST 7. We will reschedule Moth Night and share new dates soon. A Pink-striped Oakworm moth (Anisota virginiensis), one of many native moth species that are consumed by a variety of predators. Photo by Andy Adams (@aa_ecoprof on Instagram). Join our community science volunteers and staff as we discover the incredible diversity of moth species at our pollinator meadow! We will be setting up lights to attract these nocturnal pollinators where we…
Find out more »Pollinator Palooza
Pollinator Palooza Saturday, August 10th | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Heritage Conservancy's Jackson Pond Preserve 1856 Forest Grove Road, Forest Grove, PA 18922 Celebrate the summertime with us at our Jackson Pond Nature Preserve and immerse yourself in the beauty of the outdoors and nature in a day filled with joy and excitement for the whole family. Located at a hotspot for pollinator habitats, Pollinator Palooza is a family-friendly festival. Highlights: Interactive LEGO® Activity: Dive into hands-on fun…
Find out more »September 2024
In the Zone, Part 1: Seeing the Forest for the Water – POSTPONED
In the Zone: A Two-Part Exploration of Riparian Buffers POSTPONED to SPRING at Tinicum Township Did you know that Pennsylvania’s woods have over 85,500 miles of streams within the state’s boundaries? Our forest ecosystems and freshwater ecosystems are completely entangled with each other. Understanding the impact of forest management on water quality is hugely important to responsibly caring for the land. Join the Master Watershed Stewards for a picnic and nature talk about riparian buffers, their importance, and their ecology.…
Find out more »Delaware River Kayak and Hendrick Island
Join Heritage Conservancy and the Delaware Canal State Park as we kayak from Bull's Island to Lambertville and stop for a short hike along the shore of Hendrick Island. This island has been noted as one of the oldest in the area, with archeological findings from the Lenape circa 500 A.D. Enjoy lovely views along this 7-mile kayak trip down the Delaware River! Tickets are $50 per person for the general public and $35 per person for current supporters of…
Find out more »In the Zone, Part 2: Caring for the Water Through the Forest – POSTPONED
In the Zone: A Two-Part Exploration of Riparian Buffers POSTPONED to SPRING at Columcille Megalith Park | 2155 Fox Gap Road, Bangor, PA The plants growing in and around our ponds, streams, and wetlands are vital to the broader ecosystem. But new challenges – from introduced pests and diseases to climate change – threaten their survival. In the face of these challenges, how can we help these plant communities thrive? Learn about establishing and maintaining riparian forests with Conservation Easement…
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