Tag: Education Programs

shannon driving the Naturemobile

Say Hello to the Naturemobile!

February 17, 2026

You might start noticing a bright minivan out on the roads, it’s hard to miss. What was once a plain white Toyota Sienna hybrid has been transformed into a mobile…

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Membership Appreciation #2: Summer Nature Celebration: Pollinators, Plants, & Nature Journaling

February 17, 2026

Thursday, August 6, 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM Russell-Mandel Preserve New Hope, Bucks County Join us this August at Russell-Mandel Preserve for a summer celebration of pollinators, plants, and creativity!…

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Kindness Rocks 2026

February 17, 2026

Friday, April 10th, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Cafeteria at Keystone Elementary School 1800 Keystone Street, Croydon PA 19021 Turn ordinary rocks into vibrant works of art by painting uplifting…

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Swamp Tromp & Toad Abodes

February 16, 2026

Friday, March 27th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Croydon Woods Nature Preserve, Croydon, PA Join us for a “toadly” awesome time learning about our local amphibian friends. Participants will decorate…

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Students walking the log bridge at Croydon Woods

Ben Franklin Middle School Learning at Croydon Woods

January 20, 2026

Students from Ben Franklin Middle School explored forest ecology at Croydon Woods, gaining hands-on experience in conservation and habitat stewardship.

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2nd Saturday Strolls at Croydon Woods

December 10, 2025

January 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Croydon Woods Nature Preserve, Croydon, PA Join Heritage Conservancy for a family-friendly guided nature walk through the beautiful Croydon Woods Nature…

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WHYY Visits Heritage Conservancy’s Nature Club at Keystone Elementary in Croydon

November 11, 2025

Heritage Conservancy runs afterschool nature programs at all of the elementary and middles schools in Bristol Township School District, including Keystone Elementary. WHYY reporter Peter Crimmins and photographer Emma Lee…

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Quakertown Community School District and Heritage Conservancy Expanded Environmental Science Education for Students

October 22, 2025

Heritage Conservancy has begun a partnership with Quakertown Community School District (QCSD) to build outdoor activities and teacher training for environmental science education that will serve about 400 high school…

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Teachers Dive Into Watershed Education Training at Nockamixon State Park

September 15, 2025

As the school year begins for students across Bucks County and the surrounding area, some local teachers will be bringing new environmental knowledge into their classrooms thanks to a hands-on…

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One Bird, Two Classrooms: How a Wood Thrush Connects Students in Pennsylvania and Belize

June 17, 2025

This spring, two classrooms, one in Croydon, Pennsylvania, and the other in San Felipe, Belize, were brought together by an unexpected connection: a migrating Wood Thrush. Through the efforts of…

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A Year of Impact in Bucks County Schools and Communities

March 18, 2025

Heritage Conservancy’s Education and Community Programs Team finished 2024 strong, and their impact continues into 2025. Along with other departments in the organization, they held public nature-based events and grew…

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Reading Recommendations for Women’s History Month

March 12, 2025

Happy Women’s History Month! To celebrate the occasion, we have collected reading recommendations from some of Heritage Conservancy’s staff members, who enjoy reading about history and ecology. From historical fiction…

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