Come join Heritage Conservancy at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve for our 2023 BioBlitz celebration! This event will take place on May 19th from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. To celebrate the conclusion of Heritage Conservancy’s BioBlitz exploration, we are gathering with community members, volunteers, local partners, and specialists to learn about what we discovered in the woods and recognize the beauty of nature. What kind of captivating critters live in Croydon Woods? Our scientists are hot on the trail and…

Project: Join us as we plant native trees and shrubs in the area we’ve been working on all winter and spring. A healthy riparian buffer stabilizes eroding streambanks, absorbs excess water runoff, fertilizers and pesticides, filters sediment, and cools the water making it more hospitable to a diversity of organisms. Work level: Moderate Tools: We will provide them Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Register: Register with Melissa Lee at mlee@heritageconservancy.org or 215-345-7020 x 120 Special thanks to Marv and Dee Ann…

Project: Garlic mustard was first found in Long Island, NY, in 1868, and was brought here from Europe as a food and medicinal source. The roots from this plant secrete chemicals that inhibit the growth of soil fungi, which are essential for connecting seedlings to the forest network of roots from older trees. Additionally, garlic mustard’s abundant seed production allows for the plant to quickly spread throughout the forest and outcompete our native wildflowers for resources. We will be pulling…

Project: Invasive species threaten our native plants by crowding them out and outcompeting them for resources. They also have the added benefit of being unencumbered 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: We will be using hand pruners, loppers, and mattocks. Please bring these if you are able to, as well as leather work…

Come practice your English outside on National Trails Day! The lesson will be taught at an Intermediate and Pre-intermediate level, but all learning levels and ages are welcome to join us on the walk. Croydon Woods (1900 Summit Ave, Croydon, PA 19021) Reserve your slot now. CLICK HERE to register for this event. For questions or for more information, contact Whittier Henke at whenke@heritageconservancy.org or 215-345-7020 ext. 110 ¡Ven a prácticar English mientras celebramos el Día Nacional de los Senderos!…

Project: Invasive species threaten our native plants by crowding them out and outcompeting them for resources. They also have the added benefit of being unencumbered by diseases, parasites, and 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 pruners, loppers, and mattock Register: Register with Melissa Lee at mlee@heritageconservancy.org or 215-345-7020 x 120 Special thanks to Marv and Dee Ann…

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. --- Join us for a special opportunity exclusively offered to Heritage Conservancy Members at our very own picturesque Russell-Mandel Preserve. This unique experience will provide a behind-the-scenes peek into how Heritage Conservancy and our community scientists are tracking bat populations in the wake of White Nose-Syndrome. After a tour around the preserve, taking in the gardens and the grounds, you will experience Heritage Conservancy’s Community Science volunteer team conducting a count of our resident…

Project: Invasive species threaten our native plants by crowding them out and outcompeting them for resources. They also have the added benefit of being unencumbered by diseases, parasites, and herbivores. Join us as we work to remove them from around our native plants to give them the space they need to thrive. Make sure you bring rubber boots - it is a swamp! Work level: Easy to moderate Tools: Hand pruners, loppers, and mattock Register: Register with Melissa Lee at mlee@heritageconservancy.org…