Step into the world of the Lënapehòkink with “Flora and Folklore: Lenape Tales, Plant Wisdom, and Woodland Walk,” located at our Croydon Woods Preserve. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a delightful selection of snacks that connect to the indigenous flavors of the Lenape. Engage in immersive storytelling as the Lenape share their ancestral tales, […]
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Join WeConservePA for this two-day intensive seminar (October 17th and 18th) on conservation easements, held at our historic Aldie Mansion. This two-day intensive seminar will help you build connections and relationships amongst those involved in conservation easement work. The seminar is designed to both introduce newcomers and refresh experienced folks on conservation easements. Extensive use […]
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What do mushrooms and salamanders have in common? A love for the cool, moist conditions brought about by the onset of autumn. Join Luke Smithson, a head chef and field mycologist, and Sebastian Harris, a herpetologist and conservation easement steward, for a members-exclusive mid-morning hike through Heritage Conservancy Hart’s Woods Nature Trail. Luke and Sebastian […]
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Photo courtesy of Katie Martens, Delaware Canal State Park. Join Heritage Conservancy and the Delaware Canal State Park as we kayak from Bull’s Island to Lambertville and stop for a lunch break at Hendrick Island. This island has been noted as one of the oldest in the area, with archeological findings from the Lenape circa […]
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Join Heritage Conservancy and the Michener Art Museum for an exclusive opportunity to bird-watch and hike through the diverse habitats of the 70-acre Quakertown Swamp Preserve. Enjoy bringing the artwork to life from the Sarah Kaizar: RARE AIR exhibit as you explore Bog Run, and visit shrub wetlands, meadows, and forested areas to find a variety of […]
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Join Heritage Conservancy, the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, and the Silver Lake Nature Center 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 the MWEE framework to support environmental literacy across subject areas with your students. Location: […]
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Join Heritage Conservancy and partners TNC and DCNR to help keep this important freshwater tidal marsh clean in honor of National Public Lands Day. Volunteers can join crews removing trash from the marsh banks and trails. The more trash we collect, the less trash will get washed into our waterways! Volunteers must pre-register below and […]
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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. […]
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Join us for a special presentation at Aldie Mansion to learn about William and Martha Mercer’s vast book collection. During the 1930’s, books were still among the more popular sources of media available to the public. Shortly after moving into Aldie Mansion, the Mercers had their books fully inventoried. Join us to learn more about […]
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Join Heritage Conservancy to learn about Pennsylvania bats, why they are important, and why Durham Bat Mine is a special place. After the presentation, become a Community Scientist by helping with our annual bat count. Enjoy a lovely summer evening outside while watching bats emerge to start finding their dinner! Bring a lawn chair or […]
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