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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,…
Find out more »Heron Walk
Get a glimpse into the lives of the largest heron species in North America, the Great Blue Heron. Birding expert Diane Allison will share her knowledge with us in a presentation about these amazing birds. Then we’ll visit a rookery on a preserved property near Quakertown Swamp to observe these magnificent birds in their nests. Bring your binoculars and cameras for some great views! Cost: $5 Member / $10 Non-Members (can be applied to membership) To be added to the…
Find out more »May 2022
Mushroom Hike with Heritage Conservancy and Luke Smithson, Field Mycologist
Date: Sunday, May 15, 2022 Time: 10:00 am Location: Heritage Conservancy’s Fuller/Pursell Preserve Springfield, PA Cost: $20 - Registration is currently full; Email Emily at ebonavitacola@heritageconservancy.org to be added to the waitlist! Age: Recommended 12+ Contact: Emily Bonavitacola ebonavitacola@heritageconservancy.org 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…
Find out more »Earth Day in May
Join Heritage Conservancy and local partners from Lower Bucks County for a celebration of the community and of the Earth. Enjoy the springtime beauty of our Croydon Woods Nature Preserve along with games, activities, crafts, and more. Partners will include organizations and representatives from the Bristol/Croydon area, including, Bristol Township Parks and Recreation, Silver Lake Nature Center, Pennsylvania Environmental Council, the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library, Keystone Elementary School, and more. Each table will offer an interactive activity for families…
Find out more »Native Tree & Shrub Planting at Hart’s Woods
Join us at Hart’s Woods as we plant native trees and shrubs on May 25th, from 10:00AM - 4:00PM. This planting will take place in the same area that we have been working on all year, further strengthening the riparian buffer. A healthy riparian buffer stabilizes eroding streambanks, absorbs excess water runoff, fertilizers, and pesticides, filters sediment, and cools the water temperature, making it more hospitable to a diversity of organisms. We look forward to seeing you there! To register,…
Find out more »June 2022
Native Tree & Shrub Planting at Bellwood Preserve
To kick off #NationalGreatOutdoorsMonth, join us at our Bellwood Preserve on June 2nd, from 10:00AM - 4:00 PM, to plant native trees and shrubs! National Great Outdoors Month encourages us to explore and appreciate our nation’s natural beauty and wildlife. Why not take it a step further and make a lasting impact in our region? By participating in this event, you will be aiding in the creation of a healthy riparian buffer, which is a great way to help the…
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