The view from the Zisko property

Heritage Conservancy has helped permanently preserve the Zisko Tract, a nearly 100-acre forested property in Springfield Township that now becomes part of William Penn State Forest. The land sits within the largest contiguous forest block in Bucks County, helping connect the Cooks Creek Watershed to Nockamixon State Park for the wildlife that depend on it.

See how this project came together and why interior forest matters.

You might drive by these barns on a daily basis... learn their history!

Bucks County's historic barns are still standing strong, lining back roads, tucked into hillsides, and hiding centuries of history in plain sight. Heritage Conservancy's Barn Voyage self-guided driving tour takes you past 19 of them, and this summer is a great time to go. And take the quiz to see how much you already know about local barn architecture!

Download the brochure, brush up on your barn vocabulary, and hit the road.

Remember to keep this new gate closed and locked at all times.

Overabundant deer are one of the biggest threats to forest health in the mid-Atlantic, and Heritage Conservancy just completed a new tool to fight back. The deer exclosure at Fuller-Pursell Nature Preserve gives native seedlings and understory plants the chance to grow undisturbed. Pop inside and take a look at what's being done.

Read more about the exclosure and why it matters for the forest.

Arrowwood Viburnum (V. dentatum)

Pennsylvania has a wealth of native viburnums that quietly support birds, butterflies, and moths all season long, but distinguishing the helpful ones from the invasive look-alikes can be tricky. Our latest guide breaks down five native viburnums worth adding to your garden, plus a few invasive species to watch out for.

Get the full guide to the best (and worst) viburnums.

It was a fantastic evening — filled with joy and a shared belief in what’s possible when we work together for land conservation, historic preservation, and environmental education. Because of your incredible generosity, our fundraiser was a true success, raising over $215,000.

From all of us at Heritage Conservancy, thank you for believing in this mission and for helping to build a future we can all be proud to pass on.

And keep your eyes on your inbox - the event program is coming in the days ahead with plenty of photos from the evening.

Brave participants get to know AARK's animal ambassadors at this year's carnival

On May 15, the entrance to Croydon Woods Preserve buzzed with guided hikes, animal ambassadors, face painting, and a community passport that sent kids around the preserve to meet a dozen local partners. First responders, food trucks, and live music rounded out a FREE afternoon built for connecting families with nature, right in their own backyard.

See how the carnival brought the community to Croydon Woods.

"We both grew up in Southeastern PA and have built our life and business in Upper Bucks County. Keeping the farmland and preserved open space we cherish - and do not take for granted - pulled our focus to want to work with a strong organization walking the walk and talking the talk.

The past 23 years of our partnership with Heritage Conservancy have been a great journey of learning about land conservation and the environmental education programs they design and bring to our local classrooms.

That full circle of bringing their mission to our community is really important to us. We've even created a pollinator garden at our home and will add another at our office in Milford Township, having been inspired by the guided hikes and volunteering we have been part of.

As donors who give from both the individual and business sides, we truly believe this is one of the best investments we can make to ourselves, our business, our community, and the lands they all rely on."

-Brian Benner & Sheryl Adams

Warren Weiss Agency, Insurance & Risk Management

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 Partners for their new and renewed support:

C&N Banking, Lending, and Wealth Management

George Nakashima Woodworker S.A.

Shan-Gri-La Sod Farm

Universal Display Corporation

Zaveta Custom Homes, LLC

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