Much of this property is interior woodlands, critical for varied migrating wildlife as part of a larger corridor.

The Derrington Property has just been preserved under a new conservation easement that protects 29 acres of vital water sources, wildlife habitat, and scenic forests for future generations.

“The preservation of the Derrington property provides exactly what wildlife is in desperate need of: large, contiguous tracts of protected wild space,” says Heritage Conservancy Biologist Sebastian Harris. “The property is rich in mature oaks, hickories, birches, and other beneficial native trees. This is a major success for conservation in the Easton area!”



Learn more about this protected land and its impact

The original study at Aldie Mansion. Or was it a "man cave?"

If William "Willie" Mercer were alive today, where do you think he would be lounging back in a recliner to watch February's Super Bowl game? Our guess is his study at Aldie Mansion. Take a tour of Aldie's study, which was originally Willie's personal retreat filled with dark oak paneling, a fireplace, and enough craftsmanship to rival any modern man cave.

Take a tour of Aldie Mansion's historic study

Students race to complete the "Nature Escape Room" program in Croydon Woods.

Over two chilly November days, Croydon Woods Nature Preserve came alive with the energy of nearly 200 sixth graders from Ben Franklin Middle School. Take a look at our education program's hands-on outdoor learning stations during a field trip like this one, and learn about why Croydon Woods Nature Preserve is great for educational experiences.

Join the fun in Croydon Woods

Support our education work with an EITC gift

Look for darkened patches of green between leaf veins to detect this spreading tree disease. 

Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) is threatening regional beech trees! It is spread by a new parasite: a nematode that arrived in southeastern Pennsylvania in 2023. Though the creatures are too small to be seen with the naked human eye, their damage threatens some of our most impressive and valuable trees.

How can this emerging tree disease be contained, and what can we learn from previous blights? We have some ideas and expert advice to share.

Learn more about BLD and how to protect your beech trees

Vicky and John are making a difference in retirement and enjoying time outdoors working on some of the grounds Heritage Conservancy protects.

Retirees Vicky and John were looking for an organization where they could give back to their community while spending time outdoors. They found that opportunity in our "Fridays in the Forest" volunteer group.

This dedicated team joins Heritage Conservancy staff once a week to work at our

preserved properties, completing invasive species removal, trail clearing, trash removal, and other essential land management work.

"We learn so much about the local flora and fauna every time we're out with staff members Jim and Tyler," says John.

Watch the interview with Vicky and John

Interested in this or other volunteer opportunities? Connect with Kaylyn Brindisi at volunteer@heritageconservancy or 215-345-7020 x157 to learn more.

“We are passionate about open space preservation. Every study demonstrates that it is not only good for the soul, but also an economic driver. People want open space in their communities... That is why we support Heritage Conservancy in our community.”

– Robb and Nancy Fox

Join Robb and Nancy with a gift to Heritage Conservancy and help protect the open space and scenic lands that make our region special.

Thank you to the following Business Leaders for supporting Heritage Conservancy's mission and making accomplishments possible through their generosity:

And to the following Business Partner for their new and renewed support:

Fred Beans Family of Dealerships

Fulton Bank

Jeffrey A. Miller Catering Company

SofterWare, Inc.

Weis Markets, Inc.

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