Snow isn’t a welcome sight for many. It can obstruct travel plans, often requires shoveling, and creates giant, seemingly everlasting snow mountains that we have to circumvent in parking lots. Yet the services that snow provides, particularly to plants, wildlife, and the people who appreciate them, make all of those gripes seem a bit superficial. […]
Winter is beautiful in Bucks County. It’s no wonder (and no secret) that William and Martha Mercer loved Christmas, especially at Aldie. They enjoyed hosting parties at their estate for the holidays and entertaining local friends and family. Perhaps their most legendary Christmas gathering was in 1941, when they hosted the Von Trapp family singers […]
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 plains forests in the state. Your assistance is vital to its ongoing protection and preservation. Join us at […]
Check out this nature-themed story reading and activity! Discover what is under the cover as we capture the imagination and expand our understanding of the world around us – hosted in conjunction with the Grundy Library. Afterward, borrow something fun to continue the journey, but keep the knowledge. — Grundy Library 680 Radcliffe Street Bristol, […]
Christmas at Aldie Sunday, December 3rd | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM At Heritage Conservancy’s historic Aldie Mansion 85 Old Dublin Pike | Doylestown, PA 18901 THIS EVENT IS FULL. Tickets are no longer available. For more information or if you have questions, contact Emily Bonavitacola at ebonavitacola@heritageconservancy.org or 215-345-7020 ext. 107 Thank you to […]
Every month, our community outreach programs garner a huge amount of interest and engagement, from people of all ages. From experienced bird-watching enthusiasts to excited middle school students, our programming provides something for everyone. Often led by our Community Engagement team Kaylyn Brindisi, Shannon Fredebaugh-Siller, and Whittier Henke, Heritage Conservancy’s outreach and education comes in […]
Bucks and Montgomery Counties are full of history, and one can find a rich mix of architecture in their streetscapes and housing stock. The various home and building styles create a footprint of the communities’ growth and development through time. Beyond being beloved landmarks, historic buildings create a living timeline. In a recent Heritage Conservancy […]
Join us at Columcille Megalith Park, which is protected by a conservation easement held by Heritage Conservancy, for a members-exclusive introduction to the wonders of birding through the fall and winter months. As you take in the aesthetics of giant megaliths, Sebastian Harris, Heritage Conservancy’s Conservation Easement Steward, will provide a guided hike through the […]
Both Bucks and Montgomery Counties are rich in history with a vast variety of architectural styles, creating the unique and charming character of this community. From generational trends to inspiration from countries across the world, these buildings can help to tell the story of our region! Join us on November 16th at 6:00 pm at […]
Step into the world of the Lënapehòkink with “Flora and Folklore: Lenape Tales, Plant Wisdom, and Woodland Walk,” located at our Croydon Woods Preserve. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a delightful selection of snacks that connect to the indigenous flavors of the Lenape. Engage in immersive storytelling as the Lenape share their ancestral tales, […]
