Tag: native plants
To Plant or to Protect? A Cost-Effective Alternative to Planting Trees
They say the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the next best time is today. There are many good reasons to plant a tree. At…
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A Very Brief History of Southeastern PA’s Geology
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…
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Make Your Own Christmas Bird Suet: The Perfect Last-Minute Gift or Family Craft
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…
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In Praise of Snow and its Vital Role in Wildlife Habitat
Snow protects plant roots, insulates soil, and supports wildlife survival. Explore the ecological importance of winter snow in Pennsylvania forests.
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Community Outreach: Engaging All Ages in Environmental Education
Every month, our community outreach programs garner a huge amount of interest and engagement, from people of all ages. From experienced bird-watching enthusiasts to excited middle school students, our programming…
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Pawpaw: A Big Fruit in Need of Bigger Love
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…
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Deer Damage to the Forest: How White-Tail Deer Endanger our Woodlands
White-tailed deer browsing can reshape forest regeneration. Learn how deer impact biodiversity and woodland health in Pennsylvania.
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Fall Fungus Fun: The Mushrooms of Autumn
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…
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Autumn’s Very Own: Meet the Witch Hazel
The basic strategy for plant life in temperate climates is to maximize above-ground activity during the spring and summer months when warmth, water, and light are plentiful. Yet there is…
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A Wonderful ‘Full Circle’ Feeling: A New Land Conservation Easement Preserves Over 55 Acres in Upper Bucks County
This month Heritage Conservancy has completed the preservation of a 55.6 acre property in Richland Township in Upper Bucks County. The Corn Property is adjacent to Heritage Conservancy’s 70-acre Quakertown…
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BioBlitz Results Released in New Documentary
Photo by Kara Foran. This past spring, Heritage Conservancy hosted a BioBlitz event at our Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. This 24-hour biological survey was a huge success as staff, biologists,…
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Find These Three Mushrooms of Summer
We’ve reached the depths of summer, as evidenced by intense waves of heat and humidity. Solace from our powerful sun awaits beneath the shade of trees, and lucky for us,…
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Historic Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
