The Derrington Property has just been preserved under a new conservation easement that protects 29 acres of vital water sources, wildlife habitat, and scenic forests for future generations. “The preservation of the Derrington property provides exactly what wildlife are in desperate need of: large, contiguous tracts of protected wild space,” says Heritage Conservancy Biologist Sebastian […]
The American beech (Fagus grandifolia) is one of our largest and longest-lived trees in the eastern US, but the future of these grand trees is uncertain due to Beech Leaf Disease (BLD). In 2012, northeastern Ohioans noticed that the leaves of their American beech trees were becoming banded, crinkly, and wrinkled and dying, a sure […]
This summer and fall, Heritage Conservancy planted more than 2,000 native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers across our preserves, and it took an entire community to make it happen. From restoration work to all-hands-on-deck staff days to dedicated volunteers and corporate partners, the past few months have been a testament to what we can accomplish together. […]
Tuesday, November 11th, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and/or 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Aldie Mansion, 85 Old Dublin Pike, Doylestown, PA Help us to get Aldie buttoned up for winter! Come to Aldie Mansion and help prepare the grounds for the winter ahead. We will work to trim back bushes, rake leaves, and complete […]
Above: Scouts of Troop 71 construct boardwalk at Jackson Pond Preserve. Troop 71 of Doylestown was busy this past summer! The local Boy Scout troop took on two major projects to serve its community: a new boardwalk at Heritage Conservancy’s Jackson Pond Preserve, and an information kiosk at Russell-Mandel Preserve. In completing these, the troop […]
As we embark on the season of turkey consumption, it’s a fun time to highlight what it is that wild turkeys are out there eating this time of year. Spoiler alert: it isn’t stuffing, casseroles, or morsels of their brethren. Rather, a wild turkey feast involves the fruits and seeds that native plants cook up. […]
In September, Heritage Conservancy welcomed members, sponsors, and supporters to our Russell-Mandel Preserve for a Pollinator Picnic Garden Party. This special event was to celebrate the impact of our community’s generosity and offered a unique opportunity to experience, firsthand, the preservation, stewardship, and education efforts that define our mission. As a living example of the […]
Williams Township has invested in land protection in the last two decades with the help of Heritage Conservancy. Including parks, county agriculture programs, and land under easement, the township has over 2136 acres of protected land. Heritage Conservancy is involved with four new properties that are in the works that will add another 131 acres […]
Partnering with Moore Township, Heritage Conservancy has just conserved 13.26 acres of prime forest and wetlands in Northampton County. The Carpency Property holds valuable wildlife habitat, a diverse tree canopy, wetlands, and stream frontage that is vital to the health of the local watershed. Its wetlands have environmental value, helping to mitigate the local effects […]
“Everything my father touches grows,” says Chelsea Manoff as she walks alongside the flower patch of her family’s Bucks County farm, which includes a cidery and popular farm market. Her parents, Gary and Amy Manoff, started the farm in 1984 with the help of Heritage Conservancy, and they have grown it into a beloved staple […]