Tag: bucks county

The Colors of Fall

September 12, 2024

Aldie Mansion, Heritage Conservancy’s headquarters, bathed in autumn leaves. Some of us welcome the fall season with open arms, while others dread the onset of shorter days and frigid weather….

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Pawpaw Festival

August 19, 2024

Come visit our Russell-Mandel Preserve (1515 Holicong Road, Buckingham, PA) for Heritage Conservancy’s first Pawpaw festival! Learn more about North America’s largest native edible fruit, some pawpaw-inspired treats, and habitat…

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A Vibrant Celebration of Nature at Pollinator Palooza 2024

August 19, 2024

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…

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Flora and Folklore

August 19, 2024

Explore the world of Lënapehòkink with our event, “Flora and Folklore: Lenape Tales, Plant Wisdom, and Woodland Walk,” at Croydon Woods Preserve. Experience immersive storytelling as Lenape guides share ancestral…

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10 Common Local Animals We Take for Granted: An Appreciation and Guide

August 9, 2024

Appreciating the Familiar In the spring of 2019, I studied abroad in Madagascar, an island where people live with some of the world’s most unique species. One of those incredible…

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A Hike Through Hexenkopf Preserve

August 8, 2024

Join us on Saturday, September 21st beginning at 9:30 AM for an early autumn walk through Hexenkopf Preserve in Williams Township, Northampton County – an area rich in both spooky…

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Recently Conserved: 24.5 Acres of Land in Plumstead Township

August 1, 2024

Heritage Conservancy recently placed a conservation easement on a 24.59-acre property located along Cabin Run Creek in Plumstead Township, Bucks County. The property features lowland forest, meadow, and approximately 1,000…

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Supporting Environmental Literacy Across the Curriculum with the MWEE Framework

July 29, 2024

Join Heritage Conservancy, the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for an educator workshop. Become a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE) Ambassador by completing…

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In the Zone, Part 2: Caring for the Water Through the Forest – POSTPONED

July 24, 2024

In the Zone: A Two-Part Exploration of Riparian Buffers POSTPONED to SPRING at Columcille Megalith Park | 2155 Fox Gap Road, Bangor, PA The plants growing in and around our…

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In the Zone, Part 1: Seeing the Forest for the Water – POSTPONED

July 24, 2024

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…

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Moth Night at Jackson Pond – POSTPONED

July 24, 2024

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…

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The Shipley Lester House of Quakertown

July 19, 2024

The historic Shipley Lester House in Quakertown dates back to about 1815 and was linked to multiple notable local figures over its years. The property was recently added to Heritage…

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