In the Zone: A Two-Part Exploration of Riparian Buffers POSTPONED to SPRING at Tinicum Township Did you know that Pennsylvania’s woods have over 85,500 miles of streams within the state’s boundaries? Our forest ecosystems and freshwater ecosystems are completely entangled with each other. Understanding the impact of forest management on water quality is hugely important […]
What a day we had at Pollinator Palooza! Our amazing partners and volunteers turned the event into a vibrant celebration of nature, creativity, and community. Kids at the Lego table had a blast building their own aquatic worlds, crafting everything from bugs to plants and imagining their very own ecosystems. Nearby, our hand-blown glass […]
Pollinator Palooza Saturday, August 10th | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Heritage Conservancy’s Jackson Pond Preserve 1856 Forest Grove Road, Forest Grove, PA 18922 Celebrate the summertime with us at our Jackson Pond Nature Preserve and immerse yourself in the beauty of the outdoors and nature in a day filled with joy and excitement […]
DUE TO WEATHER, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED FOR AUGUST 7. We will reschedule Moth Night and share new dates soon. A Pink-striped Oakworm moth (Anisota virginiensis), one of many native moth species that are consumed by a variety of predators. Photo by Andy Adams (@aa_ecoprof on Instagram). Join our community science volunteers and staff as […]
Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus). Moths are one of the many forgotten but ever-important insect groups that we have. Their more apparent and charismatic kin, the butterflies, seem to garner somewhat lopsided attention and appreciation, as do bees, ladybugs, lightning bugs, and praying mantises. Many of our moths aren’t particularly eye-catching, and most are active at […]
Over 200 guests gathered at Heritage Conservancy’s Russell-Mandel Nature Preserve on Saturday, June 15 for the annual Farm to Table fundraiser. From happy hour with music to plein air painting, an auction, and farm-fresh dinner in the fields, it was a night to remember! The event is one of Heritage Conservancy’s biggest fundraisers of the […]
Do you ever wonder about the mushrooms you come across locally? Are they poisonous? What value do they provide to us? To our environment? Which mushrooms you can eat? Join Heritage Conservancy and Luke Smithson, Head Chef at Jamie Hollander Catering & Events, on a hike to identify wild mushrooms. Luke will lead us through […]
Spirits were high at this spring’s Business Partners Reception at Aldie Mansion. This annual happy hour event allows Heritage Conservancy to honor and celebrate the support of the many generous locals businesses that fuel its triple mission of land conservation, historic preservation, and community outreach and education. This year marked the first awards presentation. Three […]
Join us on Thursday, May 9th at Aldie Mansion (8:30 AM to 10:00 AM) for an exclusive breakfast, sponsored by Wilmington Trust, N.A. discussing opportunities to make an impact on Heritage Conservancy’s mission and the greater community through planned giving opportunities and estate planning. Visionary philanthropists and members of Heritage Conservancy’s Legacy Society, Brian Clark […]
Hey there, little explorers! 🌟 Join us for a magical stroll through our lovely Pollinator Meadow at the Jackson Pond Nature Preserve. 🌿🌼 It’s time to put on your walking shoes and embark on a fun-filled adventure with your favorite grown-ups. 🚶♂️🚶♀️ 🦋 Let’s discover together! We’ll tiptoe through colorful flowers, listen to buzzing bees, […]
