Enjoy the nice spring weather together with your child in a fun and interactive way. Join us on a leisurely hike through our interactive Croydon Woods landscape for our Toddler Walk! We'll make stops along the trail to interact with the balance beam and the stepping logs, and look under some logs to spark curiosity about the critters underneath. Feel free to bring a snack or meal and enjoy a small picnic once we're done. We will meet at our…

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…

We look forward to welcoming you to the gardens at our historic Aldie Mansion as the flowers and trees begin to bloom! The property has evolved over generations, but many of the original elements remain on site, including several fountains, benches, and garden ornaments designed by Henry Mercer’s younger brother, William. A map will be provided for you to explore the gardens at your own pace during this self-guided tour, and docents will be available for any questions along the…

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…

Heritage Conservancy will be conducting our 2023 BioBlitz survey at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. A BioBlitz is a 24-hour biological survey of a particular place. The survey will begin on May 18th at 3 PM, and end on May 19th at 3 PM. The goal is to identify as many species as possible (plants, fungi, animals, basically anything living) within those 24 hours. We will be joined by some professionals who will be leading some of the surveys, as well…

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…