Both Bucks and Montgomery Counties are rich in history with a vast variety of architectural styles, creating the unique and charming character of this community. From generational trends to inspiration from countries across the world, these buildings can help to tell the story of our region! Join us on November 16th at 6:00 pm at […]
Come to Aldie Mansion and help prepare the grounds for the winter ahead. We will work to trim back bushes, rake leaves, and complete other projects in the gardens. Your work will aid in the preservation and protection of this historic property and its grounds. Join us in helping to get Aldie buttoned up for […]
Step into the world of the Lënapehòkink with “Flora and Folklore: Lenape Tales, Plant Wisdom, and Woodland Walk,” located at our Croydon Woods Preserve. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a delightful selection of snacks that connect to the indigenous flavors of the Lenape. Engage in immersive storytelling as the Lenape share their ancestral tales, […]
If you’ve never heard of the fruit and tree known as Pawpaw, you’re not alone, and if you have heard of it, chances are you’re a big fan. As the largest edible fruit native to North America, the Pawpaw has a lot to offer, but it has largely gone under-appreciated in recent years. Small Tree, […]
Step into a magical world only revealed through the illumination of blacklights and the waxing crescent moon, on our Glow Hike! Safely explore the trail with our experienced guides as you see Croydon Woods Nature Preserve in an all-new light during this after-hours park event. We’ll provide each group a blacklight and make stops along […]
Join us on Wednesday, October 18th at 6:00 PM for an in-person (LSB auditorium) lecture hosted by Delaware Valley University and co-sponsored by Heritage Conservancy! This event is part of DelVal’s Fall 2023 One Health seminar series. Join us for this lecture from Dr. James Baldassarre and Curtis Sawyer of the Doylestown Township Environmental Advisory […]
The landscape is transforming, as it always does this time of year. Vegetation becomes more nuanced, more colorful, and gradually returns to the earth. Within these new blankets of leaf litter, you’ll find a variety of interesting organisms, including amphibians, invertebrates, and perhaps most notably, mushrooms. For National Mushroom Day this past Sunday, Luke Smithson, […]
Join WeConservePA for this two-day intensive seminar (October 17th and 18th) on conservation easements, held at our historic Aldie Mansion. This two-day intensive seminar will help you build connections and relationships amongst those involved in conservation easement work. The seminar is designed to both introduce newcomers and refresh experienced folks on conservation easements. Extensive use […]
We gathered together at Aldie Mansion to celebrate our volunteers during our September 13th Volunteer Appreciation Celebration. “Our volunteers are the backbone of our work and help us provide for the community,” says Development Associate Melissa Lee. “We wanted to celebrate them and all they do for us!” We enjoyed delicious local food, drinks, and […]
What do mushrooms and salamanders have in common? A love for the cool, moist conditions brought about by the onset of autumn. Join Luke Smithson, a head chef and field mycologist, and Sebastian Harris, a herpetologist and conservation easement steward, for a members-exclusive mid-morning hike through Heritage Conservancy Hart’s Woods Nature Trail. Luke and Sebastian […]
