Tag: bucks county
Volunteer Spotlight: Nancy Fawley is Preserving Bucks County History, One Scan at a Time
For the past three years, volunteer Nancy Fawley has played a vital role at Heritage Conservancy by preserving and digitizing Historic Resource Surveys — documents mostly from the 1980s and…
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An Oak for Any Scenario: A Guide to Native Oak Trees in Pennsylvania
Learn how to identify native oak trees in Pennsylvania and understand their critical role in forest ecosystems, wildlife habitat, and conservation.
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A Year of Impact in Bucks County Schools and Communities
Heritage Conservancy’s Education and Community Programs Team finished 2024 strong, and their impact continues into 2025. Along with other departments in the organization, they held public nature-based events and grew…
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Stewardship Story: Restoring Pennsylvania’s Threatened Magnolia Species
Did you know that Pennsylvania is home to three native magnolia species? These ancient flowering plants are known for their large flowers that originally evolved before most of the pollinating…
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Historic Places Spotlight: St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church in Newtown
The history of St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church in Newtown dates back to the early 1800s and played an important role in the life of the African…
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Read the Winners of Heritage Conservancy’s 100 Wild Words Nature Writing Contest
Our second annual nature writing contest, 100 Wild Words, challenged kids to connect with nature in their community and capture the experience in 100 words or less. Winners were announced…
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Lichens: Unassuming Beings That Will Blow Your Mind
Lichens play an essential role in forest health and air quality. Discover why these overlooked organisms matter in Pennsylvania ecosystems.
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Community Science Recap: The Year That Counted
What is Community Science? It is scientific data and projects that are collected and undertaken by the public — not just scientists and biologists, but everyday people out in the…
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Remembering the Honorable William Hart Rufe III (September 6, 1932 to January 14, 2025)
The Honorable William Hart Rufe III, known affectionately to friends and family as Hart, passed away at the age of 92 in Ft. Pierce, FL, on January 14, 2025, due…
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Heritage Conservancy Preserves 60 Acres of Land in Bucks County in December
This past December, Heritage Conservancy preserved a total of 60 acres of Bucks County natural and farmland in three separate Conservation Easements. All of these easements closed in the same…
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Guests Celebrate Heritage Conservancy’s Work and Mission at Our Annual Christmas at Aldie Fundraiser
On Sunday, December 8th, brimming with plaid tidings, approximately 180 friends, supporters, and community members joined us for our 36th annual Christmas at Aldie celebration. The event this year, in…
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New to Our Register of Historic Places: Te Deum, Historic Farm in Yardley
Our area is home to many notable historic sites and properties, and a recent addition to Heritage Conservancy’s Register of Historic Places is no exception. The stone farmhouse on a…
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Historic Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
