Eastern Box Turtle found crossing a quiet back road. The months of May and June usually spring most of our wildlife into action. With cooler temperatures quickly fading, resources become plentiful, as do the critters that utilize them. Sunlight and warmth are among the resources that cold-blooded animals, such as turtles, rely on the most. […]
We look forward to welcoming you to the gardens at our historic Aldie Mansion as the flowers and trees begin to bloom! The property has evolved over generations, but many of the original elements remain on site, including several fountains, benches, and garden ornaments designed by Henry Mercer’s younger brother, William. A map will be […]
Enjoy the nice spring weather together with your child in a fun and interactive way. Join us on a leisurely hike through our interactive Croydon Woods landscape for our Toddler Walk! We’ll make stops along the trail to interact with the balance beam and the stepping logs, and look under some logs to spark curiosity […]
Heritage Conservancy’s Business Partners Reception is back! Held at Historic Aldie Mansion on Wednesday, April 19th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, this event will be held exclusively for our dynamic group of business and corporate partners supporting Heritage Conservancy’s mission. Sponsorship opportunities for this event are available. To register for this event, or for […]
On April 18th and 19th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and/or 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM each day, join us for our Mulch Madness event at Aldie Mansion. We will spread over 50 yards of mulch throughout Aldie’s beautiful gardens, and we would love your help. Mulching the gardens helps us prepare for the […]
Help us improve the habitat at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve by freeing our native trees from vines and picking up trash. This preserve is a publicly accessible green space and is one of the last remaining coastal plain forests in the state. Your assistance is vital to its ongoing protection and preservation. Join us at […]
Chicken of the woods fungi living on a dead log on Heritage Conservancy preserved land (Photo by Sebastian Harris). All trees have a life expectancy. In Pennsylvania, some trees (like fire cherries) only live for a few decades, while other trees (such as oaks) can live for many centuries if no diseases cut their lives […]
These four women (from left to right: Rosalie Edge, Margaret Murie, Rachel Carson, and Greta Thunberg) have made a significant impact on the history of the environmental conservation movement. Heritage Conservancy proudly celebrates Women’s History Month. We’d like to take a moment to recognize four women who have been influential in the history of environmental […]
CANCELLED – RAIN DATE TBA Come to Aldie Mansion and help prepare the grounds for spring on March 14th and 15th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM each day! We will work to clear out the gardens, cut down ornamental grasses, and get them ready for mulching. Your work will aid in the preservation and […]
Each ash species has leaves that generally turn a brilliant yellow in the fall. Once a thriving component of PA forests, the ash tree genus (Fraxinus) has hit hard times in the past two decades. For me, the best antidote to this feeling is to imagine what may come next if we are good and […]
