Project: Join us for this week's Fridays in the Forest workday at Quakertown Swamp for forest edge maintenance. Where the forest meets the meadow, known as an ecotone, is prime habitat for species such as indigo buntings and cedar wax wings, along with a plethora of other species. A wavy forest edge provides more habitat by linear foot than a straight forest edge; therefore, we will be selectively cutting back portions of the encroaching forest to allow certain encroachments to…

Project: Join us for this week's Fridays in the Forest workday at the Fuller Preserve for tree and shrub cage maintenance. Many years of riparian buffer plantings have resulted in hundreds of tree cages and tubes installed on our properties. These deer protection structures need maintenance several times a year. We will be checking to make sure the structures are still stable and upright, and will be cutting off any vines that may be climbing them. Work level: Easy to…

Project: Join us for this week's Fridays in the Forest workday at Quakertown Swamp for invasive praying mantis control. No, they are not protected by law! For a variety of reasons, invasive praying mantises have become quite numerous and are taking a toll on our native insects - including the struggling monarch butterfly. Help us look for and remove the egg casings of the invasive type. You will be taught how to distinguish our lone native species from the three…

Project: Join us for invasive plant management! We’ve applied for another riparian forest buffer grant and must clear invasive shrubs from along the stream in preparation for another planting. Winged euonymus (a.k.a. burning bush or flame bush) has grown in profusion along the stream, and many years of dedicated management continues as we cut and paint the stumps with herbicide and create brush piles with the slash for wildlife. Work level: Moderate to strenuous Tools: Hand saws and loppers Time: 10:00…

Project: Garlic mustard was first found on 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…

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! *Volunteers must pre-register and complete an attendance waiver. To register for this event,…

On April 18th and 19th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and/or 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM each day, join us for our Mulch Madness event at Aldie Mansion. We will spread over 50 yards of mulch throughout Aldie’s beautiful gardens, and we would love your help. Mulching the gardens helps us prepare for the spring and summer ahead and helps our gardens look their best! *Volunteers must pre-register and complete an attendance waiver. To register for this event, please…

Heritage Conservancy's Business Partners Reception is back! Held at Historic Aldie Mansion on Wednesday, April 19th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, this event will be held exclusively for our dynamic group of business and corporate partners supporting Heritage Conservancy's mission. Sponsorship opportunities for this event are available. To register for this event, or for more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Emily Bonavitacola at 215-345-7020 ext. 107 or via email at ebonavitacola@heritageconservancy.org. A formal invitation to follow. We hope…