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Spring Carnival is Back Again at Croydon Woods

June 22, 2026

On May 15, the entrance to our Croydon Woods Preserve looked a bit different from the way it usually does. A lively crowd of more than 300 neighbors, families, and…

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Celebrating 250 Years: Voices of the Revolution Panel Discussion

June 22, 2026

As communities across the nation commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, join Heritage Conservancy for an engaging discussion exploring the many voices and experiences that shaped this pivotal…

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Arrowwood Viburnum (V. dentatum)

A (Extensive) Guide to Viburnums: The Best and the Worst

June 19, 2026

Ornamental viburnums are a staple of the plant nursery trade, but Pennsylvania already has a wealth of native viburnums that go underappreciated. Yet our native viburnums host a whole slew…

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100 Acres Protected: The Zisko Tract Joins William Penn State Forest

June 19, 2026

Heritage Conservancy is proud to announce the permanent preservation of the Zisko Tract, a nearly 100-acre forested property in Springfield Township, Bucks County. Heritage Conservancy facilitated the grant application and…

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Bucks Barn Voyage: A Historic Tour and a Quiz to Test Your Knowledge

June 18, 2026

Bucks County has a lot going for it in the summer, but one of the more overlooked day trips doesn’t involve a trail, a town, or shopping.  It involves barns….

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Hart’s Woods: The History of Our First Preserve

May 18, 2026

Some legacies are measured in decades. Hart’s Woods Preserve is measured in centuries. Tucked along New Britain Road in Doylestown, Hart’s Woods is Heritage Conservancy’s first preserve, and its story…

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Starter Warblers: Four Species to Identify This Spring

May 13, 2026

The warblers have returned. And as is tradition, I will learn their calls and promptly forget them by the same time next year. Certain taxonomic groups have an intimidation factor…

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From Lawn to Life: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Students Create a Native Pollinator Garden

April 13, 2026

This past spring, a group of 6th and 7th grade students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Levittown transformed a section of an interior courtyard, once all lawn, into a…

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Jere Knight: Conservation Advocate of Bucks County

March 16, 2026

When you walk the Jere Knight Trail at Heritage Conservancy’s Fuller-Pursell Nature Preserve, you’re walking in the footsteps of a woman who spent decades helping people and the environment. To…

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Celebrating Our Volunteers: An Evening of Appreciation

March 16, 2026

On February 19, Heritage Conservancy staff and volunteers gathered at Aldie Mansion to celebrate the dedicated volunteers who make our work possible. “You don’t just support Heritage Conservancy, you bring…

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Business Partner Happy Hour: Trolley Barn Public Market (Upper Bucks)

March 13, 2026

Wednesday, October 14, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Trolley Barn Public Market, 116 E Broad St, Quakertown, PA 18951 Join Heritage Conservancy staff and local Business Partners for a casual…

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Business Partner Happy Hour at Neshaminy Creek Brewing (Lower Bucks)

March 13, 2026

Thursday, August 20, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Neshaminy Creek Brewing, 909 Ray Ave. Croydon, PA 19021 Join Heritage Conservancy staff and local Business Partners for a casual happy hour…

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