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Garden Party 2022

July 14, 2022

We are so grateful to everyone that could join us at Garden Party this year! It was an absolute pleasure to see attendees’ smiling faces back at Aldie Mansion and to…

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Cub Scout Pack 133 Bear Den visits Hart’s Woods

July 14, 2022

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, four scouts plus two little siblings from the Cub Scout Pack 133 Bear Den in Chalfont, PA conducted a stream survey at Hart’s Woods Nature Preserve. The group found giant water…

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Transforming Invasive Plants Into Delicious Pesto

June 7, 2022

Garlic mustard plants can grow up to three feet tall and be identified by their heart-shaped leaves with scalloped edges and clusters of small, four-petal white flowers. INTRO Springtime on…

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Habitat Exploration at Quakertown Swamp Preserve

May 23, 2022

Monday, April 11th, was an exciting day at our Quakertown Swamp Preserve! 25 second and third grade students from Quakertown United Friends School, along with 10 parents and 2 teachers,…

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Why Heritage Conservancy?: An Interview with President Bill Kunze

April 7, 2022

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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How To Help Endangered Species

March 19, 2022

Shown: Little brown bat (endangered species). One helpful action that can be taken to support this species is adding a bat box to your property, which encourages them to return…

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Helping Hands

March 18, 2022

It’s that time of year again – the days are getting longer, and the ground is thawing, meaning it is time for hibernating amphibians to wake up from their slumber…

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Nature’s Benefits On Children

March 18, 2022

In February, Heritage Conservancy staff guided groups of second, fourth, and fifth grade students from Keystone Elementary School into our Croydon Woods Nature Preserve for a mindfulness walk as a…

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Know Thy Snake Neighbor: Eastern Milksnake – Lampropeltis triangulum

February 22, 2022

  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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Christmas at Aldie Recap

January 20, 2022

There is no better way to wrap up the year than by welcoming friends back to Aldie Mansion! On December 5th, at limited capacity, our fully vaccinated guests gathered at…

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Register of Historic Places Scanning Project

January 20, 2022

Heritage Conservancy is excited to announce findings from a project conducted by a Bucks County Community College intern over the summer. Julie Leberman turned hard copies of listings from our…

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Over 40 Acres Preserved in Bedminster Township

January 19, 2022

Heritage Conservancy ended the year with another success! The Buehner Farm, located in Bedminster Township, is a 41.9-acre farm almost entirely comprised of Prime Farmland and Farmland of Statewide Importance….

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