Tag: Education Programs

Habitat Exploration at Quakertown Swamp Preserve

May 23, 2022

Monday, April 11th, was an exciting day at our Quakertown Swamp Preserve! 25 second and third grade students from Quakertown United Friends School, along with 10 parents and 2 teachers,…

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Nature’s Benefits On Children

March 18, 2022

In February, Heritage Conservancy staff guided groups of second, fourth, and fifth grade students from Keystone Elementary School into our Croydon Woods Nature Preserve for a mindfulness walk as a…

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Teaching The Next Generation

March 18, 2022

Have you ever wondered how your daily actions impact the water someone else is drinking or the habitat of animals in a different part of the world? Heritage Conservancy is…

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Reflecting On 2021

January 19, 2022

Before transitioning to the new year, we would like to take a moment to truly thank all of our supporters. Without you, Heritage Conservancy would not be able to achieve…

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Staying Creative With Virtual Activities

January 19, 2022

We are excited to announce the completion of a new “At Home With Nature” video! With some schools returning to virtual learning and many cold days ahead, this is the perfect educational…

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Students Learn to Reduce, Reuse, and Reuse Again

November 12, 2021

Over the course of several days in November, Heritage Conservancy staff members presented at school assemblies for over 600 elementary students in the Palisades School District and nearly 1,000 elementary…

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A Solvay Work Day to Support Bat Populations

November 11, 2021

During another successful corporate volunteer work day, Solvay employees joined Heritage Conservancy staff members at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve to complete a variety of projects, including removing trash, planting 10…

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We Welcome Bill Kunze as President!

October 12, 2021

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Bill Kunze as our new President and CEO,” said Heritage Conservancy Board Chair Stephen Phillips. “Bill has an exceptional background, which makes him well…

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We are thrilled to be able to welcome not one, not two, but six, yes six college students to join Heritage Conservancy’s staff in various capacities this summer!

July 8, 2021

Gabriel Jacobs is the Alliance for Watershed Education Fellow for 2021. They will be working in the Bristol Marsh and Croydon Woods areas to increase community engagement. They are currently…

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Students Visit Five Heritage Conservancy Preserves Without Leaving the Classroom

June 3, 2021

Please keep arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times, and enjoy the ride! Through virtual field trips that “flew” students to different nature preserves owned by Heritage Conservancy,…

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How a Canal Built a Community interactive historical experience by Heritage Conservancy

Interactive Experience Showcases Story of How the Delaware Canal Built a Community

February 4, 2021

Major historical changes and a unique ecosystem live side by side at Bristol Marsh Nature Preserve; a preserve stewarded by Heritage Conservancy. Our newest interactive historical experience, “How a Canal Built a Community”, will teach you all about both.

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Totally “Buggin'” With the Girl Scouts of Troop 249

August 27, 2020

Heritage Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and protect our natural and historic heritage, and along with that ethos, we strive to connect our community with that heritage. We recently had…

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