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 […]
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Contact Mary Lou McFarland at mlmcfarland@heritageconservancy.org to join our list for updates on this event. Historic experts present a Historic Window Repair Workshop at Aldie Mansion. The workshop will include a hands-on demonstration of various stages of disrepair and repair techniques for historic windows, including epoxy-based wood repair, glazing, and […]
On a quiet block of Canal Street, away from the bustle of Main Street, sits a vital landmark for a once burgeoning African American community in Yardley. “Main Street may be Yardley’s heart, but this place is its soul,” says Shirley Lee Corsey (pictured above). She is the current caretaker of the Old African Methodist […]
Join us at Aldie Mansion on February 15th at 6 pm to discuss the art of William Mercer. Much like William’s older brother, Henry, William was a fan of using concrete. We will be taking a look at William’s concrete and plaster artwork, some of which we will be able to see right here in […]
“We are nurturing the past, present, and future of our community,” says William (Bill) Kunze, CEO at Heritage Conservancy. “When we imagine what kind of world we want to live in, many of the features people would identify as being important in their communities are things the work of Heritage Conservancy will help ensure.” Bill […]
