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, […]
On the first Saturday in April, Heritage Conservancy unveiled a colorful new mural highlighting the biodiversity and hiking appeal of Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. The work includes student artists from nearby Harry S. Truman High School and features plant and animal species from Croydon Woods – a habitat that has been actively improved under the […]
Join us for a peaceful spring bird walk through our Quakertown Swamp Preserve, a property owned and protected by a conservation easement held by Heritage Conservancy. This special opportunity is exclusively available to supporters of Heritage Conservancy (members at the $50 level and above). Normally closed to [human] visitors, the swamp is a haven for […]
Join us to celebrate the culmination of a collaboration between Truman High art students and Bucks County muralist Jean-Marc Dubus. We’ll reveal their awe-inspiring work, which weaves elements of nature and sustainability into a vibrant community mural. Their creation highlights some of the animals and plants that live in Croydon Woods and make it such […]
This captivating and educational family activity night delves into the fascinating world of amphibians! Led by Kyle Loucks, regional coordinator for the Pennsylvania Amphibian and Reptile Survey (PARS), you will embark on an immersive journey to discover the secrets of these remarkable creatures. During the event, you’ll be introduced to the amphibians that inhabit our […]
“Each project is nuanced and never exactly the same as the last,” Kris says. “That’s what keeps the work interesting and challenging, and motivates me to develop creative ways to make projects happen.” In addition to a love of the outdoors and old structures, Kris has more than 20 years of land-use planning and conservation […]
Reaching a massive milestone, Heritage Conservancy recently partnered with Warrington Township to ensure that open space dedicated as part of residential developments will remain open and accessible to the public, as it was intended. Zoning Change Several years ago, Warrington Township Supervisors enacted a zoning change that provides an incentive for developers to cluster planned homes […]
