Tag: Nature Preserves
Farm to Table 2024 – A Perfect Summer Evening for an Important Mission
Over 200 guests gathered at Heritage Conservancy’s Russell-Mandel Nature Preserve on Saturday, June 15 for the annual Farm to Table fundraiser. From happy hour with music to plein air painting,…
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Heritage Conservancy receives the 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for Outreach at the Croydon Woods
Heritage Conservancy has been honored with the 2024 Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for its Nature Preserve Species Surveys and Educational Programs at its Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. The…
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Heritage Conservancy Unveils a New Community Mural at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve
On the first Saturday in April, Heritage Conservancy unveiled a colorful new mural highlighting the biodiversity and hiking appeal of Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. The work includes student artists from…
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7 Ideas to Help Raise Eco-Conscious Kids
The environmental challenges that we face across the globe are daunting and overwhelming for us as adults to navigate, I can only imagine how helpless kids may feel about some…
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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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Cheers to 35 Years: Chris Chandor’s Impact on Heritage Conservancy’s Work and Mission
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…
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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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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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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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Heritage Conservancy’s Farm to Table Fundraiser Nets Over $85,000
Our Russell-Mandel Preserve at sunset, as a hot air balloon passes above the celebration. Photo by JP De Guzman. On a perfect July evening, 200 people joined us for our…
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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
