4.6 billion years is a long story to tell within a human lifetime, let alone a single article, yet here I am trying to sum up PA’s place – southeastern PA in particular – in Earth’s history in roughly 2,000 words. Why? Because I’ve found that understanding our place in the world of rocks builds […]
On the first Sunday of December, in the shadow of our 16-foot-tall Christmas tree, over 150 people joined us for our 35th annual Christmas at Aldie celebration. It was a magical night of carols, cocktails, and convivial company, celebrating and supporting the mission of Heritage Conservancy in high style. Adorned with gilded hallways and sparkling […]
From procedural improvements for the Board to his critical assistance in the saving of Aldie Mansion, Chris Chandor has contributed much to Heritage Conservancy in the last three and a half decades. He just celebrated his 35th year serving on our Board of Directors, and his skills, energy, and time have helped shape the organization […]
Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift or school break activity that benefits wildlife? Consider making some holiday-themed bird suet. It is an easy, cheap, and fun way to attract birds to your yard this winter. Birds frequent feeders throughout the year, but visit them more during the winter months when other food resources are scarce. […]
Please join us for a special guided tour of Aldie Mansion to take in the Mansion’s winter wonderland-inspired holiday decorations! Guided tours are available at 6:15 PM and 6:45 PM. Please arrive early for your selected tour time and enjoy light refreshments. Registration is exclusive to members. Click here to register. — For questions or […]
Please join us for a members-exclusive special family event at Aldie Mansion! Enjoy the Mansion’s winter wonderland-inspired holiday decorations, make a nature-inspired craft, and explore the first floor of the mansion while taking part in a scavenger hunt and self-guided tour. Registration is exclusive to members. Click here to register. — For questions or additional […]
Snow isn’t a welcome sight for many. It can obstruct travel plans, often requires shoveling, and creates giant, seemingly everlasting snow mountains that we have to circumvent in parking lots. Yet the services that snow provides, particularly to plants, wildlife, and the people who appreciate them, make all of those gripes seem a bit superficial. […]
Help us improve the habitat at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve by freeing our native trees from vines and picking up trash. This preserve is a publicly accessible green space and is one of the last remaining coastal plains forests in the state. Your assistance is vital to its ongoing protection and preservation. Join us at […]
Check out this nature-themed story reading and activity! Discover what is under the cover as we capture the imagination and expand our understanding of the world around us – hosted in conjunction with the Grundy Library. Afterward, borrow something fun to continue the journey, but keep the knowledge. — Grundy Library 680 Radcliffe Street Bristol, […]
Join us at Columcille Megalith Park, which is protected by a conservation easement held by Heritage Conservancy, for a members-exclusive introduction to the wonders of birding through the fall and winter months. As you take in the aesthetics of giant megaliths, Sebastian Harris, Heritage Conservancy’s Conservation Easement Steward, will provide a guided hike through the […]
