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April 2025
Supporting Environmental Literacy Across the Curriculum with the MWEE Framework
Join Heritage Conservancy, the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for an educator workshop. Become a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE) Ambassador by completing the online MWEE 101 course and this in-person workshop. Learn how to use this framework to support environmental literacy across subject areas with your students. This program is for formal and non-formal educators. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Six hours of ACT 48 credit available. Completion of the MWEE…
Find out more »Kindness Rocks
Transform ordinary rocks into vibrant canvases of joy as we paint uplifting messages and whimsical designs! Your creations will adorn Croydon Woods, providing a pleasant experience for all to enjoy. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking for a delightful activity, this event is perfect for all ages. Afterward, enjoy a snack as you step back and admire the handiwork of yours and others. --- For questions or information, contact Whittier Henke at whenke@heritageconservancy.org Meeting location: Cafeteria at Keystone…
Find out more »Mulch Madness
April 15th 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and/or 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Aldie Mansion, 85 Old Dublin Pike Doylestown, PA 18901 Grab your work gloves and join us for our Mulch Madness event at Aldie Mansion. With your help, we will spread over 50 yards of mulch throughout Aldie’s beautiful gardens. Mulching the gardens prepares us for the busy spring and summer events season. Events held at Aldie, including weddings, generate revenue that supports our work in the community!…
Find out more »Business Partners Reception
Thursday, April 17th, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Aldie Mansion, 85 Old Dublin Pike Doylestown, PA 18901 Business Partners of Heritage Conservancy are invited to join us for a special gathering to celebrate their continued commitment to support growing land conservation efforts throughout the region. Wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres will be served by Jeffrey A. Miller Catering. To register, contact Emily Bonavitacola at ebonavitacola@heritageconservancy.org or call 215-345-7020 ext. 107 Congratulations to this year's award recipients:
Find out more »Spring Ephemerals Hike *CANCELLED
*CANCELED* April 19th Hart's Woods, Doylestown Every spring, a miniature forest blooms on the forest floor in the window of warmth and sunlight before the woody giants put out their leaves. Here one season and gone the next - you don’t want to miss them! Spring ephemerals provide unique benefits to wildlife who are emerging from winter with a hungry appetite. For humans emerging from the winter, with a hunger to see green again, these provide a welcome amuse-bouche of…
Find out more »May 2025
EITC Webinar: Educational Improvement Tax Credit Opportunities for Your Business
May 6 on Zoom Learn about EITC, the Educational Improvement Tax Credit, a tax-savvy way for qualifying businesses to support education programs in community schools. Join us for an informational session about the process of applying for your business to participate in the EITC program. Learn from Bee, Bergvall, & Co's tax expert Cindy Bergvall about the process of applying for EITC. Heritage Conservancy's Community Engagement Associate, Kaylyn Brindisi will speak about the significant impact your business could have on…
Find out more »Supporting Environmental Literacy Across the Curriculum with the MWEE Framework
Join the Bucks County Intermediate Unit and Heritage Conservancy for an exciting learning opportunity. The environment provides endless opportunities for authentic learning experiences that support your entire curriculum. When students learn through systemic and well-designed environmental education, they build background content knowledge to support literacy, experience authentic, hands-on learning that advances STEM and promotes career readiness. Recognizing the complexities of implementing student-driven, authentic, and locally relevant environmental education that meets academic goals, we will explore the Meaningful Watershed Education Experience…
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 refreshments, nature-based games and activities, and expert-led hikes into beautiful Croydon Woods. Community organizations will be there, hosting activities for all ages, including nature games, art projects, and prize giveaways. Spring Carnival promises fun for the whole family. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature and create lasting memories. Leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome. Free of charge! Meeting location: Croydon Woods 1900 Summit Ave,…
Find out more »June 2025
Native Tree ID Walk
June 1 Fuller-Pursell Nature Preserve, Springfield Township, Bucks County Join Conservation Easement Steward, Sebastian Harris and Senior Conservation Biologist, Tyler Kovacs for an introductory crash course on tree identification. This event will be tailored for folks just getting started with tree ID, and it will focus on how to identify 15 common types of trees (with some bonus species thrown in for good measure)! Come and explore the diverse forest that is our Fuller-Pursell Nature Preserve and begin the fulfilling…
Find out more »Farm to Table 2025
Farm to Table Saturday, June 21 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. Buy Locavore & Sponsor Tickets Here! General Ticket sales will open later in Spring. Social Hour Entertainment by: Wood Flower Bluegrass
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