Tag: Birds
The Plight of the Ash Trees
Though endowed with incredible natural beauty, Upper Bucks County has extremely limited public space for its residents to enjoy. For this reason, Heritage Conservancy’s ~100-acre Fuller-Pursell Preserve in Springfield Township…
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5 Native Plants That Attract Ruby-throated Hummingbirds
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) has an affinity for a few different plant species. INTRO Pennsylvania is home to an abundance of incredible bird species. Yet many, if not most,…
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Why Heritage Conservancy?: An Interview with President Bill Kunze
The next edition of our “Why Heritage Conservancy?” series features President Bill Kunze. When asked what prompted Bill to apply for a position at Heritage Conservancy, he recalled his early…
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Attract Birds to Your Property Using Native Trees and Shrubs
One of the best ways to attract birds to your yard is to plant native trees and shrubs. INTRO A common question we get from landowners is “what can I…
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Know Thy Snake Neighbor: Eastern Milksnake – Lampropeltis triangulum
INTRO Eastern Milksnakes (Lampropeltis triangulum) are among the most misunderstood snake species we have in Pennsylvania. Because they bear a slight resemblance to the venomous (but also misunderstood) Northern…
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Join Our Community Science Team!
Join our Community Science Team! Are you interested in helping to protect the plants and animals on Heritage Conservancy preserves? How about collecting data that contributes to real science? To…
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Staying Creative With Virtual Activities
We are excited to announce the completion of a new “At Home With Nature” video! With some schools returning to virtual learning and many cold days ahead, this is the perfect educational…
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Over 14 Acres Near the Kittatinny Ridge Now Preserved
Heritage Conservancy is excited to announce its newest preservation success! Along with Moore Township, the Conservancy placed a conservation easement on the 14+ acre Nierer Farm in Northampton County. Preserving…
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We Welcome Bill Kunze as President!
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Bill Kunze as our new President and CEO,” said Heritage Conservancy Board Chair Stephen Phillips. “Bill has an exceptional background, which makes him well…
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Citizen Science at its Finest
On July 1st, members of our stewardship team, including our summer interns, were privileged to have the opportunity to visit the Perkasie, PA property of Heritage Conservancy Chairman Emeritus, William…
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Quakertown Swamp Designated As a ‘Wetland of Distinction’
Heritage Conservancy is thrilled to announce that the Quakertown Swamp recently received the designation as a “Wetland of Distinction” by the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS), currently making it one…
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Livin’ on the Forest Edge
When it comes to the health of wildlife, we don’t often think of the edges of the forest. However, the part of the forest that meets a field is just…
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Historic Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
