Supporting Environmental Literacy Across the Curriculum with the MWEE Framework

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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CANCELED – River Days Cleanup

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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The Mercer Book Collection

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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Bats Across Bucks County: Upper Bucks

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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Bats Across Bucks County: Central Bucks – SOLD OUT

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. — Join us for a special opportunity exclusively offered to Heritage Conservancy Members at our very own picturesque Russell-Mandel Preserve. This unique experience will provide a behind-the-scenes peek into how Heritage Conservancy and our community scientists are tracking bat populations in the wake of White Nose-Syndrome. After a tour […]

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ESL National Trails Day Hike

Come practice your English outside on National Trails Day! The lesson will be taught at an Intermediate and Pre-intermediate level, but all learning levels and ages are welcome to join us on the walk. Croydon Woods (1900 Summit Ave, Croydon, PA 19021) Reserve your slot now. CLICK HERE to register for this event. For questions […]

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BioBlitz Celebration

Come join Heritage Conservancy at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve for our 2023 BioBlitz celebration! This event will take place on May 19th from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. To celebrate the conclusion of Heritage Conservancy’s BioBlitz exploration, we are gathering with community members, volunteers, local partners, and specialists to learn about what we discovered in […]

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BioBlitz

Heritage Conservancy will be conducting our 2023 BioBlitz survey at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. A BioBlitz is a 24-hour biological survey of a particular place. The survey will begin on May 18th at 3 PM, and end on May 19th at 3 PM. The goal is to identify as many species as possible (plants, fungi, […]

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Spring Has Sprung Aldie Mansion Garden Tour

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 […]

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Toddler Walk

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 […]

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Events

    1. 100 Wild Words Contest: Nature Writing Contest and Celebration

      January 11, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
    2. Supporting Environmental Literacy Across the Curriculum with the MWEE Framework

      April 9, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    3. Supporting Environmental Literacy Across the Curriculum with the MWEE Framework

      May 8, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm