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October 2021
Fall Mushroom Hike with Heritage Conservancy and Luke Smithson
Sunday, October 24th Beginning at 10:00 AM Jamison, PA Do you ever wonder about which mushrooms you can eat? Join Heritage Conservancy and Jamie Hollander Catering & Events head chef, Luke Smithson, on a hike to identify wild edibles. Luke is an amateur field mycologist and citizen scientist with over 25 years of experience collecting and identifying mushrooms. He is the past President and current Education Chair of the New Jersey Mycological Association, and he is the FunDiS (Fungal Diversity…
Find out more »November 2021
Fall Frenzy at Aldie Mansion
Wednesday, November 10th and Thursday, November 11th (rain date: November 17th and 18th) 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and/or 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM each day Aldie Mansion 85 Old Dubin Pike Doylestown, PA Come to Aldie Mansion 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…
Find out more »Croydon Woods Nature Preserve Cleanup and Habitat Improvement
Saturday, November 20th 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Croydon Woods Nature Preserve Meet at the parking lot at the Lower Bucks County Athletic Association/Bristol Township National Little League Field (approximately 1900 Summit Ave. Croydon, PA 19021) Help us improve the habitat at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve by freeing our native trees from vines and picking 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…
Find out more »December 2021
Christmas at Aldie 2021
Christmas at Aldie Sunday, December 5th Beginning at 5:00 PM Aldie Mansion 85 Old Dublin Pike Doylestown, PA 18901 We are excited that, this year, we will be gathering in person to kick off the holiday season! With gilded hallways, sparkling decorations, festive music, and delicious cuisine, Christmas at Aldie will be a magical evening. You will delight in a holiday-themed cocktail and a delicious dinner from Jeffrey A. Miller Catering and are sure to head home in the festive…
Find out more »January 2022
Trash Cleanup for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Monday, January 17th 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Bristol Marsh Nature Preserve (Meet at the northwest end of parking lot at approximate address of 1 Canals End Road, Bristol, PA 19007) Join our team in cleaning up trash at the Bristol Marsh Nature Preserve in honor of the MLK Day of Service. Bristol Marsh is a rare freshwater tidal marsh located along the Delaware River, and it is important because it helps filter drinking water while minimizing flooding and erosion.…
Find out more »March 2022
Green Thumb Garden Group Orientation
Do you enjoy working outside? Are you interested in gardening? On March 30th, come join us for an orientation to our volunteer Green Thumb Garden Group! We host our Green Thumb Garden Group at Aldie Mansion weekly starting in the spring and going into late fall. Volunteers are offered a flexible weekday schedule. Join our volunteer Green Thumb Garden Group, use your gardening skills, and meet other likeminded gardeners! *To register for this event, please email Melissa Lee at mlee@heritageconservancy.org.
Find out more »April 2022
Croydon Woods Cleanup
Help us improve the habitat at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve by freeing our native trees from vines and picking up trash. This preserve is a publicly accessible green space and is one of the last remaining coastal plain 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! Meeting Location: Croydon Woods Nature Preserve - Meet at the parking lot at…
Find out more »Mulch Madness
On April 12th and 13th , join us for our Mulch Madness event at Aldie Mansion. We will be spreading over 50 yards of mulch throughout Aldie’s beautiful gardens and we can use your help. Mulching the gardens helps us prepare for the spring and summer ahead, and helps our gardens look their best! Time slots: 9:00AM-12:00PM and/or 1:00PM-4:00PM *Volunteers must pre-register. To register for this event, please email Melissa Lee at mlee@heritageconservancy.org.
Find out more »Jeff Marshall and Barnstorming in Eastern Pennsylvania and Beyond
Join us at Aldie Mansion as Jeff Marshall shares excerpts from his recently published book, Barnstorming, and awaken your senses to what makes a barn special. Experience the colors, textures, and imagine the smells and sounds that inspired Jeff to compile and share such a collection of local treasures. Barnstorming In Eastern Pennsylvania and Beyond is a 224-page celebration of why barns hold a special place in the hearts of many. The book looks at barns with the goal of…
Find out more »City Nature Challenge
Are you looking for a fun way to get out and enjoy nature? Join Heritage Conservancy and people from around the world on April 29th - May 2nd, as we compete as part of the Philadelphia area team in this year’s City Nature Challenge! All you need to do is take pictures as you explore nature preserves and upload the photos to i-Naturalist. Snap a photo of any plant, insect, mushroom, or animal you find. Gather your friends and family,…
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