Meet the Author: Historic Bucks County Books
Heritage Conservancy VP of Resource Protection Jeffrey Marshall is also an acclaimed historian and author.
His books, Barns of Bucks County and Bucks County Farmhouses celebrate our area's iconic architectural and historic forms and comprise a core value of the landscape that creates the special character of Bucks County.
Visit with Mr. Marshall as he discusses Bucks County Farmhouses at two local speaking engagements! See Upcoming Events for details.
Celebrating the classic Bucks County farmhouse, Bucks County Farmhouses is designed to help the old house detective understand the variations of the iconic Bucks County stone farmhouse. With hundreds of photographs, this informative book emphasizes typical Colonial, Georgian and Federal architecture found throughout southeastern Pennsylvania.
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Spend an afternoon enjoying an incredible presentation from Jenny Rose Carey, a noted biologist, historian and educator.
Entitled Gardens of the Jazz Age, you'll learn how the musical innovations and the changing socio-economic situation during the Jazz Age (circa 1915
to 1929) influenced
America's gardens -- including our Aldie Mansion headquarters!
Register Today ... as Seating is Limited!
Monday, May 10 from 11:30 to 1:00 at Aldie Mansion. A light lunch will be provided.
Tickets are $35 per person.
For more information, Contact Sandy Yerger at 215-345-7020 x103.
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Did You Know?
Aldie Mansion, our preserved headquarters, is an excellent example of adaptive re-use of an historic property.
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Our accredited status demonstrates our commitment to excellence, trust and permanence.
Out of about 1700 lands trusts nationwide, we're one of only 82 to receive this recognition.
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Who We Are ...
Simply put, we are a 52-year "young," not-for-profit conservation
organization that has been a loyal caretaker to the places you call home.
Your continued support allows us to serve our community and its environs with a complete range of proven services that encompass open space and historic preservation as well as natural resource protection.
Thank you for being such an integral part of our success -- and for your generous giving. |
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New Member Special! |
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Become a new member of Heritage Conservancy and you'll receive a handy Heritage Conservancy tote bag!
Strong enough to haul groceries and other essentials, this great bag is made of 100% recycled material (of course!).
Click HERE to become a member today! Or contact Sandy at 215.345.7020 x103 to learn more.
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Meryl Streep Shares Her Local Roots in New PBS Series, Faces of America
Rationale for Aldie Mansion Visit and Lasting Landscape® Tour with Conservancy VP Jeff Marshall Explained in Upcoming Henry Gates' Documentary
What made America? What makes us? These two questions are at the heart of the new PBS series Faces of America from Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Building on the success of his series African American Lives, Dr. Gates again turns to the latest tools of genealogy and genetics to explore the family histories of 12 renowned Americans, including legendary actress Meryl Streep.
Streep's recent visit to Heritage Conservancy's historic Aldie Mansion headquarters and tour of her ancestral home in the Forks of Neshaminy Lasting Landscape® with Conservancy VP Jeffrey Marshall is documented in this acclaimed television special.
See the viewing schedule ... and read more about this incredible TV event and Meryl's visit! |
EVENT: My "Green" House - A Residential Case Study
On Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., Heritage Conservancy will host the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Architectural & Environmental Committee's green building seminar featuring keynote speaker, Mark Alan Hughes, creator of Greenworks Philadelphia, a program dedicated to making Philadelphia the greenest city in America by 2015.
An expert panel will also lead the interactive discussion on a local resident's construction of a Platinum LEED-Certified home in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County. Panelists will include architect, David V. Hartke of Stampfl Hartke Associates, LLC, homeowner Ruby Anderson, Upper Makefield Zoning Officer, David Kuhns, energy testing consultant, Ted Inoue and energy consultant, Bill Burke of Total Heating Solutions.
The event will take place at Aldie Mansion, 85 Old Dublin Pike, Doylestown, PA. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Program is free to the public but space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly advised by calling the Chamber at 215-348-3913.
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Heritage Conservancy Receives State Grant to Preserve Open Space in Bucks County
Heritage Conservancy, an accredited not-for-profit conservation organization, received a $244,000 Community Conservation Partnerships Program (CCPP) grant from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for open space preservation in Durham Township, Bucks County. The Conservancy will use the grant for Rattlesnake and Mine Hill Wildlife easement acquisitions on approximately 39 acres along Mine Road for critical habitat, open space and passive recreation. The Community Conservation Partnerships Program provides financial and technical assistance to local governments, land trusts, river and trail organizations and other non-profits for the planning, acquisition and development of park, recreation, conservation and greenway areas. "We were one of only two organizations in the county to receive a CCPP grant," said Robin Folkerts, VP of Advancement & Communications for Heritage Conservancy. "This is good news for Heritage Conservancy, Bucks County and all local residents," said State Senator Mensch (R-Bucks, Lehigh, Montgomery & Northampton), who is a strong advocate of open space preservation efforts. "Grants that protect open space and our natural environment are long-term investments in communities and improve the quality of life for everyone." |
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EVENT: Outdoors EXPO 2010
Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010
Time: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Place: Calvary Church, 820 Rte 113, Souderton, PA
Cost: Free to the public
Visit Heritage Conservancy's booth at this exciting event geared toward people within our region that have an interest in a variety of outdoor activities: fishing, kayaking, camping, hiking.
Or join Heritage Conservancy's Manager of Membership & Community Services at 4:00 p.m. for a 45 minute presentation about one of our region's most valuable natural resources, the Quakertown Swamp and the fascinating creatures that call it home. Located in Richland, East Rockhill and West Rockhill Townships, in Upper Bucks County, Pa., Quakertown Swamp is a 518-acre wetland which is recognized as significant by the PA Natural Diversity Inventory as a haven for a variety of wildlife species, including beaver and waterfowl.
The Outdoors Expo also offers exhibits, demonstrations and expert speakers that will provide attendees with a greater appreciation for outdoor recreational activites. From the "expert" to the weekend participant, from kids to adults, the Outdoors Expo 2010 is designed for anyone who appreciates the out of doors.
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