Supporting Environmental Literacy Across the Curriculum with the MWEE Framework

The environment provides endless opportunities for authentic learning experiences that support your entire curriculum. When students learn through systemic and well-designed environmental education, they build background content knowledge to support literacy, experience authentic, hands-on learning that advances STEM and promotes career readiness. Recognizing the complexities of implementing student-driven, authentic, and locally relevant environmental education that […]

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Supporting Environmental Literacy Across the Curriculum with the MWEE Framework

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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Flora and Folklore

Explore the world of Lënapehòkink with our event, “Flora and Folklore: Lenape Tales, Plant Wisdom, and Woodland Walk,” at Croydon Woods Preserve. Experience immersive storytelling as Lenape guides share ancestral tales and insights into their traditions, highlighting the role of native plants in their culture. After the stories, enjoy a leisurely guided walk through the […]

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Aldie Mansion and Tree Tour 2024

Heritage Conservancy is throwing open Aldie Mansion’s doors and garden gates! Enjoy this rare opportunity to tour one of Doylestown’s hidden historic gems and learn about the conservation work underway on the grounds. Trained docents and Heritage Conservancy’s Conservation Stewards will lead you through the gardens and first floor of the mansion for this historic […]

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Pawpaw Festival

Come visit our Russell-Mandel Preserve (1515 Holicong Road, Buckingham, PA) for Heritage Conservancy’s first Pawpaw festival! Learn more about North America’s largest native edible fruit, some pawpaw-inspired treats, and habitat restoration. Get the chance to explore the grounds and our native gardens including guided hikes through our newly installed 5-acre pollinator meadow. We will have […]

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A Hike Through Hexenkopf Preserve

Join us on Saturday, September 21st beginning at 9:30 AM for an early autumn walk through Hexenkopf Preserve in Williams Township, Northampton County – an area rich in both spooky folklore and biodiversity! Late September is an excellent time to appreciate fall foliage, mushrooms, migrating birds, and plenty more. Sebastian Harris, Heritage Conservancy’s Easement Steward, […]

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Delaware River Kayak and Hendrick Island

Join Heritage Conservancy and the Delaware Canal State Park as we kayak from Bull’s Island to Lambertville and stop for a short hike along the shore of Hendrick Island. This island has been noted as one of the oldest in the area, with archeological findings from the Lenape circa 500 A.D. Enjoy lovely views along […]

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Moth Night at Jackson Pond – POSTPONED

DUE TO WEATHER, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED FOR AUGUST 7.  We will reschedule Moth Night and share new dates soon.  A Pink-striped Oakworm moth (Anisota virginiensis), one of many native moth species that are consumed by a variety of predators. Photo by Andy Adams (@aa_ecoprof on Instagram). Join our community science volunteers and staff as […]

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Events

    1. Flora and Folklore

      November 16 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    2. Christmas at Aldie 2024

      December 8 @ 5:30 pm
    3. Supporting Environmental Literacy Across the Curriculum with the MWEE Framework

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

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