Our Work and Impact
Heritage Conservancy is a nonprofit specializing in land conservation, natural resource protection, historic preservation, environmental education, and community building.
Our land and natural resource conservation efforts protect and steward natural land, preserve farmland and open spaces, and help to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Our historical preservation work recognizes and protects local landmarks and engages people with local history, in all its nuance and complexity.
Our community and educational programs connect people of all ages to the natural world, inspiring advocacy for land and watershed protection.
Heritage Conservancy is an Accredited Land Trust based in Bucks County and is a winner of the 2024 Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence.
News and Updates
Identifying Mushrooms in Croydon Woods with Philadelphia Mycology Club
Earlier this month, Heritage Conservancy hosted a Mushroom Identification Hike at our Croydon Woods Nature Preserve, one of the last remaining coastal plain forests in Pennsylvania. The event was co-led by Philadelphia Mycology Club and blended ecology and hands-on discovery, giving participants a new perspective on this unique habitat. Croydon Wood’s Ecology and History The [...]
Nature Notes
Curiosity Over Fear: Some Cool Spiders I’ve Found in Southeastern Pennsylvania
When hiking, I usually don’t set out to find a cool spider, but when I stumble upon them, it sure is a treat! Arachnids are a vital component of our local ecosystems and some of them are pretty neat to look at, too. Here are five such...
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Weddings at Aldie Mansion
Past the brick and wrought-iron gates, on more than 10 acres of carefully tended grounds, stands Aldie Mansion. While its period charm adds to the ambiance of any special event, this restored mansion offers the space and amenities of a more contemporary venue.
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