Tag: land conservation
From Pump House to Bat House: Creative Reuse at Croydon Woods
An abandoned groundwater decontamination facility was scheduled for demolition at our Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. But thanks to our Science and Stewardship team, it’s now becoming a bat house. A…
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Newly Preserved: 29 Acres of Woodland and Waterways in Williams Township
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…
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Imperiled Beeches: What We Know About Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) and How We Can Respond
Beech leaf disease is spreading across Pennsylvania. Learn the symptoms, ecological impact, and what it means for native forest conservation.
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A Community Effort: Plantings Across Our Nature Preserves
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…
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Helping Heritage Conservancy’s Nature Preserves: Troop 71 Reaches Major Service Milestone
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…
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What Do the Wild Turkeys of Pennsylvania Eat?
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…
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Heritage Conservancy’s Members Celebrate Conservation Impact at Pollinator Picnic
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…
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Williams Township, Northampton: The Impact of Conservation Partnership
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…
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Newly Preserved: 13 Acres of Forest and Wetlands in Moore Township, Northampton
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,…
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Manoff Market Cidery: A Story of Local Connection
“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…
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Nature Nook Storytime
On Saturday, December 7th at 2:00 PM, join us at the Grundy Library to support our talented young artists and writers as they unveil their brand new children’s book! Bring…
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100 Wild Words Nature Writing Celebration
Join us to celebrate the words of our young Lower Bucks authors as they read their submissions for our 100 Wild Words Contest. Following last year’s inspirational submissions, which included…
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Historic Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
