Turtles on the Road: How to Help

Eastern Box Turtle found crossing a quiet back road. The months of May and June usually spring most of our wildlife into action. With cooler temperatures quickly fading, resources become plentiful, as do the critters that utilize them. Sunlight and warmth are among the resources that cold-blooded animals, such as turtles, rely on the most. […]

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Spring Has Sprung Aldie Mansion Garden Tour

We look forward to welcoming you to the gardens at our historic Aldie Mansion as the flowers and trees begin to bloom! The property has evolved over generations, but many of the original elements remain on site, including several fountains, benches, and garden ornaments designed by Henry Mercer’s younger brother, William. A map will be […]

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Fridays in the Forest Workday: Fuller-Pursell Preserve

Project: Garlic mustard was first found in Long Island, NY, in 1868, and was brought here from Europe as a food and medicinal source. The roots from this plant secrete chemicals that inhibit the growth of soil fungi, which are essential for connecting seedlings to the forest network of roots from older trees. Additionally, garlic […]

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Toddler Walk

Enjoy the nice spring weather together with your child in a fun and interactive way. Join us on a leisurely hike through our interactive Croydon Woods landscape for our Toddler Walk! We’ll make stops along the trail to interact with the balance beam and the stepping logs, and look under some logs to spark curiosity […]

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Fridays in the Forest Workday: Hart’s Woods Preserve

Project: Garlic mustard was first found in Long Island, NY, in 1868, and was brought here from Europe as a food and medicinal source. The roots from this plant secrete chemicals that inhibit the growth of soil fungi, which are essential for connecting seedlings to the forest network of roots from older trees. Additionally, garlic […]

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Fridays in the Forest Workday: Quakertown Swamp Preserve

Project: Garlic mustard was first found in Long Island, NY, in 1868, and was brought here from Europe as a food and medicinal source. The roots from this plant secrete chemicals that inhibit the growth of soil fungi, which are essential for connecting seedlings to the forest network of roots from older trees. Additionally, garlic […]

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Business Partners Reception

Heritage Conservancy’s Business Partners Reception is back! Held at Historic Aldie Mansion on Wednesday, April 19th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, this event will be held exclusively for our dynamic group of business and corporate partners supporting Heritage Conservancy’s mission. Sponsorship opportunities for this event are available. To register for this event, or for […]

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Mulch Madness

On April 18th and 19th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and/or 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM each day, join us for our Mulch Madness event at Aldie Mansion. We will spread over 50 yards of mulch throughout Aldie’s beautiful gardens, and we would love your help. Mulching the gardens helps us prepare for the […]

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Croydon Woods Cleanup and Habitat Improvement Workday

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 plain forests in the state. Your assistance is vital to its ongoing protection and preservation. Join us at […]

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Events

    1. Delaware River Kayak and Hendrick Island

      September 7 @ 9:15 am - 2:00 pm
    2. In the Zone, Part 1: Seeing the Forest for the Water – POSTPONED

      September 7 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    3. In the Zone, Part 2: Caring for the Water Through the Forest – POSTPONED

      September 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    4. A Hike Through Hexenkopf Preserve

      September 21 @ 9:30 am
    5. Pawpaw Festival

      October 5 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm