On November 15th and 16th from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, come to Aldie Mansion for Fall Frenzy and help prepare the grounds for the winter ahead. We will work to trim back bushes, rake leaves, and complete other projects in the gardens. Your work will aid in the preservation and protection of this historic property and its grounds. Join us in helping to get Aldie buttoned up for winter! Event capacity is limited. This event is free of charge…

Join us on Wednesday, November 16th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM for a virtual lecture hosted by Delaware Valley University, and co-sponsored by Heritage Conservancy and the Bucks County Audubon Society! This event is part of DelVal's One Health lecture series. Join us for this lecture from Moriah Hall of the University of Pennsylvania, titled "The Healing Power of Nature." To register on the DelVal website, visit: https://delval-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zRoy_XjNT8K69yt6nduZuw For more information, visit: https://delval.edu/community-members/one-health This event is free and open…

Help us improve the habitat at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve by joining us on November 19th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM to free our native trees from vines and pick up trash. This preserve is a publicly accessible green space and is one of the last remaining coastal plains forests in the state. Your assistance is vital to its ongoing protection and preservation. Join us at Croydon Woods and enjoy the beautiful forest while helping to preserve it! Event…

Help us decorate the mansion for our annual Christmas at Aldie event! We will spend the week after Thanksgiving decorating the mansion for the holiday season. Spread some cheer and lend a hand! Event capacity is limited. This event is free of charge and will be offered on the days of November 28th - December 2nd from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM on each day. To sign up or for questions, please contact Melissa Lee at mlee@heritageconservancy.org.

For this week's Fridays in the Forest workday, join us at the Quakertown Swamp in Quakertown, PA to remove invasive species. Invasive species threaten our native plants by crowding them out and outcompeting them for resources. They also have the added benefit of not being encumbered by disease, parasites, or herbivores. Join us as we work to remove them from around our native plants to give them the space they need to thrive. Work level: Easy to moderate Tools: Hand…

For this week's Fridays in the Forest workday, join us at the Pursell Preserve in Springfield Township to take down some old fences. In order to define livestock pastures and confine their livestock to their property, farmers would use wire-woven fences that were often simply attached to trees. We will be taking down and removing all fencing and disposing of it properly. Work level: Easy Tools: Leather gloves, eye protection, and wire cutters (heavy-duty) Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Register: Register…

Assist us with cleaning up and de-decorating the mansion after the holidays. We could really use your help with getting our historic mansion back in order and ready for the new year ahead! Volunteers must pre-register with Melissa at mlee@heritageconservancy.org or 215-345-7020 x120, complete a volunteer and attendance waiver, and comply with all procedures designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This event is free of charge and will be offered on the days of January 3rd – January 4th…