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 ponds, streams, and wetlands are vital to the broader ecosystem. But new challenges – from introduced pests and diseases to climate change – threaten their […]
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		Join Heritage Conservancy and the Delaware Canal State Park as we kayak from Bull’s Island to Lambertville and stop for a short hike along the shore of Hendrick Island. This island has been noted as one of the oldest in the area, with archeological findings from the Lenape circa 500 A.D. Enjoy lovely views along […]
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		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 Conservancy’s Register of Historic Places. Located in Quakertown Borough, the house has an interesting history related to prominent individuals in the community with ties to […]
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		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. However, I believe that both camps can appreciate just how beautiful our landscapes become each autumn. A seemingly uniform blanket of green transforms into a […]
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		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 […]
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		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 […]
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		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 […]
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		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 animals is the Panther Chameleon. This chameleon is endemic to northern/northeastern Madagascar and they absolutely thrive there. Seeing one of these large reptiles in the […]
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		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 […]
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		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 feet of Cabin Run Creek that provide food and habitat for a variety of wildlife, including numerous species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and […]
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