Tag: Pollinators and Wildlife

Lichens: Unassuming Beings That Will Blow Your Mind

February 12, 2025

Lichens play an essential role in forest health and air quality. Discover why these overlooked organisms matter in Pennsylvania ecosystems.

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Community Science Recap: The Year That Counted

February 11, 2025

What is Community Science? It is scientific data and projects that are collected and undertaken by the public — not just scientists and biologists, but everyday people out in the…

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Seeps and Springs and Crawly Things

January 8, 2025

Despite climate change, things still get pretty frigid here in the northeast. You can see it in aquatic environments, where surface waters fall still, momentarily becoming sheets of ice. Small…

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Staff Favorites: Holiday Reading Recommendations

December 12, 2024

Winter is the perfect time to cozy up and learn more about nature. Whether you are looking for gift ideas for the nature lover in your life, a downtime-friendly book…

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Meet the Yellow-Rumped Warbler, Our Region’s Lone Warbler for Winter Birding

November 15, 2024

Warblers are a celebrated group of birds, and for good reason. They’re beautiful, they’re very diverse, and they’re temporary – warblers are among the many types of birds that only…

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Fast-Growing Native Plants for Your Garden

October 11, 2024

These swamp rose mallows were photographed in bloom at Heritage Conservancy’s Aldie Mansion. Whether you are starting a new garden, expanding an existing one, or filling in a bald spot,…

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Bryn Gweled: A Historic Intentional Community and Heritage Conservancy’s First Conservation Easement

September 16, 2024

The sight of thousands of fireflies flickering over the Bryn Gweled pond on a quiet summer evening took Cathie Forman’s breath away. It’s that feeling — and a respect for…

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A Productive and Enlightening Summer for Heritage Conservancy Interns

September 16, 2024

The Heritage Conservancy conservation stewardship interns from this summer. Each summer, Heritage Conservancy hosts four conservation stewardship interns who assist our stewardship staff in managing the nature preserves we own,…

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A Vibrant Celebration of Nature at Pollinator Palooza 2024

August 19, 2024

What a day we had at Pollinator Palooza! Our amazing partners and volunteers turned the event into a vibrant celebration of nature, creativity, and community.   Kids at the Lego…

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Nature Apps to Enhance Your Hikes

August 13, 2024

As you enjoy some late summer hiking, don’t forget to update your travel tools. Outdoor apps offer us a wealth of knowledge and information we can hold in our pockets,…

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10 Common Local Animals We Take for Granted: An Appreciation and Guide

August 9, 2024

Appreciating the Familiar In the spring of 2019, I studied abroad in Madagascar, an island where people live with some of the world’s most unique species. One of those incredible…

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Why Moths Are Underappreciated Insects

July 11, 2024

Moths are key pollinators and a vital food source for birds and wildlife. Learn why these underappreciated insects are critical to healthy ecosystems.

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