On Sunday, December 4th, we gathered together for our 34th annual Christmas at Aldie event at Aldie Mansion! We kicked off the holiday season with lavishly gilded hallways, sparkling décor, festive music, and divine cuisine by Jeffrey A. Miller Catering. Together we celebrated our common goal of making the world a better place for generations […]
For this week’s Fridays in the Forest workday, join us at the Pursell Preserve in Springfield Township to take down some old fences. In order to define livestock pastures and confine their livestock to their property, farmers would use wire-woven fences that were often simply attached to trees. We will be taking down and removing […]
For this week’s Fridays in the Forest workday, join us at the Quakertown Swamp in Quakertown, PA to remove invasive species. Invasive species threaten our native plants by crowding them out and outcompeting them for resources. They also have the added benefit of not being encumbered by disease, parasites, or herbivores. Join us as we […]
Monarch butterflies were added to the endangered species list this year due to their rapidly declining populations. MONARCH BUTTERFLIES One of the most famous butterfly species, the Monarch butterfly, is not just known for its iconic orange and black coloration but also their unique life history. These butterflies make some of the most spectacular migrations […]
Are you interested in native plants or pollinator meadows? Come join us on November 3rd at 10:00 AM in sowing seeds for a new native pollinator meadow in Buckingham. Heritage Conservancy is converting an agricultural field at our Russell-Mandel Preserve to a native pollinator meadow. Pollinators, like bees and butterflies, are becoming increasingly vulnerable due […]
Croydon Woods Preserve is just a short walk from Keystone Elementary, and nature is an incredible resource for learning and wellness. Our event aimed to collaborate with the teachers and show them how to utilize the woods as a resource to supplement their in-class learning and engage students. Since we can’t be there every day […]
Heritage Conservancy celebrated its business members at the organization’s annual Business Members Reception on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Aldie Mansion in Doylestown, PA. Business members promote Heritage Conservancy’s mission of preserving and protecting our region’s natural and historic heritage through their advocacy and support. During the evening, Phil and Melissa Eiseman, owners of Eiseman […]
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