As we embark on the season of turkey consumption, it’s a fun time to highlight what it is that wild turkeys are out there eating this time of year. Spoiler alert: it isn’t stuffing, casseroles, or morsels of their brethren. Rather, a wild turkey feast involves the fruits and seeds that native plants cook up. […]
In September, Heritage Conservancy welcomed members, sponsors, and supporters to our Russell-Mandel Preserve for a Pollinator Picnic Garden Party. This special event was to celebrate the impact of our community’s generosity and offered a unique opportunity to experience, firsthand, the preservation, stewardship, and education efforts that define our mission. As a living example of the […]
Not all gardens have to have a cheery, bright aesthetic. If you prefer the macabre to the mainstream, here are five combinations of native plants to give your backyard a witchy, goth look. The Vision To achieve this look, I’m pulling plants for a few different reasons: Rich reds and purples – to darken your […]
Join Philadelphia Mycology Club President Sam Bucciarelli and Heritage Conservancy’s Conservation Easement Steward Sebastian Harris to explore and ID the mushrooms within Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. Located less than half a mile from the Delaware River, Croydon Woods is one of the last remaining coastal plain forests in southeastern Pennsylvania. The preserve is home to […]
Thursday, April 17th, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Aldie Mansion, 85 Old Dublin Pike Doylestown, PA 18901 Business Partners of Heritage Conservancy are invited to join us for a special gathering to celebrate their continued commitment to support growing land conservation efforts throughout the region. Wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres will be served by Jeffrey […]
Transform ordinary rocks into vibrant canvases of joy as we paint uplifting messages and whimsical designs! Your creations will adorn Croydon Woods, providing a pleasant experience for all to enjoy. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking for a delightful activity, this event is perfect for all ages. Afterward, enjoy a snack as you […]
Join Heritage Conservancy, the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for an educator workshop. Become a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE) Ambassador by completing the online MWEE 101 course and this in-person workshop. Learn how to use this framework to support environmental literacy across subject areas with your students. […]
April 1st 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and/or 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Aldie Mansion, 85 Old Dublin Pike Doylestown, PA 18901 Help prepare the gardens and grounds at Aldie Mansion for the upcoming event season. We will work to clear out the gardens and get them ready for mulching. Your work will aid in […]
An abandoned groundwater decontamination facility was scheduled for demolition at our Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. But thanks to our Science and Stewardship team, it’s now becoming a bat house. A Plan for the Pump House The old pump house at our Croydon Woods Preserve had a long industrial life. Built to decontaminate groundwater, it was […]
Join us to celebrate the words of our young Lower Bucks authors as they read their submissions for our 100 Wild Words Contest. Following last year’s inspirational submissions, which included everything from thought-provoking haikus to incredible stories of dragons helping humans restore our Earth, we’re thrilled for this year’s writing contest. Live in Lower Bucks […]
