Heritage Conservancy Facilitates Preservation of 35-acre Property in Springfield Township and Lower Saucon Township

In working with local townships and state and federal agencies, Heritage Conservancy, recently facilitated the placement of a conservation easement on the 35.5-acre Seifert property, which is located on Martin’s Lane in Springfield Township, Bucks County, and Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County (the property crosses county lines). The property is located adjacent to other preserved […]

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Let Fallen Trees Lie

On neat, manicured lawns, any stray dandelion or pile of leaves is quickly removed for the sake of appearances. In the woods, it’s a different story. When a willow tree fell on our Russell-Mandel Preserve in Buckingham Township (which is the site for our Farm to Table dinner at the end of July!), our conservation […]

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For Historic Building Repairs, Ask the Professionals

We’re making a list, and owners of historic structures will want to check it twice! Many who read our President Jeff Marshall’s recent article on the demolition of three Bucks County barns were left wondering what could be done to prevent other surviving structures from facing the same fate. Proper care of old buildings is […]

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Remembering Three Old Barns

By Jeffrey L. Marshall, President of Heritage Conservancy and National Barn Alliance Board of Directors This month was a tough one for old buildings, particularly old barns. Heritage Conservancy was asked to go out and look at three(!) barns that were going to be demolished. The gloomy weather seemed appropriate for this somber task–the presence […]

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Heritage Conservancy’s Annual Photo Contest 🗓

We want your best Bucks County or Montgomery County photos celebrating our natural and historic heritage during spring, summer, autumn or winter. Up to 12 winners could be chosen to be featured in our 2020 Heritage Conservancy wall calendar. Entries will be accepted from Monday, June 3rd, through Friday, June 28th. Voting will take place […]

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“The River Flows Through Art”—A Michener Art Museum and Heritage Conservancy Collaboration

A powerful partnership has been forged! Heritage Conservancy has teamed up with the James A. Michener Art Museum for “The River Flows Through Art: A Catalyst for Change” educational program. This five-week endeavor, which is currently taking place, creatively teaches students from three local schools (Morrisville High School, Strayer Middle School, and Thomas Holme School) […]

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Events

    1. Mushroom ID Walk

      August 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    2. A Pollinator Picnic Garden Party to Celebrate our Members

      September 27 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    3. glow hike logo at croydon woods

      Nighttime Glow Hike at Croydon Woods

      October 24 @ 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm
    4. Fall Frenzy

      November 11 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm