Heritage Conservancy receives the 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for Outreach at the Croydon Woods

Heritage Conservancy has been honored with the 2024 Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for its Nature Preserve Species Surveys and Educational Programs at its Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. The reclaimed Superfund site has become a neighborhood jewel, with trails used by community members and students. The award specifically recognizes community science, education, and biodiversity […]

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Spring Mushroom Hike

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 […]

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Who Won Awards at Heritage Conservancy’s 2024 Business Partners Reception?

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 […]

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The Legacy Breakfast

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 […]

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CANCELLED – Toddler Walk

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, […]

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Spring Birding

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 […]

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Art by the Woods: Mural Unveil at Croydon Woods

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 […]

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POSTPONED: Swamp Tromp is now March 30!

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 […]

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Events

    1. A Pollinator Picnic Garden Party to Celebrate our Members

      September 27 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    2. 2nd Saturday Strolls at Croydon Woods (Oct. 11th)

      October 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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      Nighttime Glow Hike at Croydon Woods

      October 24 @ 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm
    4. Fall Frenzy

      November 11 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    5. Thanksgiving Bird Count

      November 22 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am