Outdoors Expo 2011
Saturday, March 26 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Calvary Church
820 Rte 113, Souderton, PA
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.
The Outdoors Expo also offers exhibits, demonstrations and expert speakers that will provide attendees with a greater appreciation for outdoor recreational activities. From the "expert" to the weekend participant, from kids to adults, the Outdoors Expo 2011 is designed for anyone who appreciates the out of doors.
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Our accredited status demonstrates our commitment to excellence, trust and permanence.
Out of about 1,700 lands trusts nationwide, we're one of only 113 to receive this recognition.
Learn more!
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Weddings at Aldie Mansion
Any time of year is perfect for a wedding at historic Aldie Mansion!
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Who We Are ...
Simply put, we are a 52-year "young," not-for-profit conservationorganization 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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Stay Informed!
Visit our website to learn more about our conservation efforts and how your support can make a real difference in our region's quality of life.
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New Member Special!
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Become a new member of Heritage Conservancy and you'll receive a handy 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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Heritage Conservancy Completes National Register of Historic Places Nomination for Montrose Historic District
Heritage Conservancy, in partnership with the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, recently completed a successful National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Montrose Historic District in central Susquehanna County, PA.
The historic district was determined significant for its architecture covering a period of approximately 123 years, from c. 1812 to c. 1935.
Jeffrey Marshall, who completed the nomination stated, "Montrose has an unbelievably rich collection of buildings representing all of the major architectural styles of those eras with examples of Greek Revival, Italianate and Queen Anne style houses that could be used in style books describing those forms."
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Friend Us on Facebook!
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You can now follow us--and recommend us--to your friends on Facebook!
Now everyone can keep up-to-date with what's happening around the Conservancy.
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Request for Submissions for 2011 Heritage Partnership Awards Program
Heritage Conservancy is reaching out to you, our members, supporters and volunteers to help find deserving recipients for its 2011 Heritage Partnership Awards.
 Our Heritage Partnership Awards Program pays tribute to and recognizes individuals, organizations, government agencies, community groups and leaders who have made significant contributions in the areas of land conservation, historic preservation, watershed protection, sustainable agriculture, livable communities and the environment at large.
By honoring contributions of the past, as well as achievements that will have a significant impact on the future of our communities and their environs, the Heritage Partnership Awards bestow a lasting legacy to those who have excelled in the preservation of our natural and historic heritage. The awards will be presented at our Annual Garden Party to be held on Thursday, June 9, 2011.
Award Categories: - Land Conservation
- Historic Preservation
- Community Leadership/Grassroots Partnership
All nominations must be received by Heritage Conservancy either electronically or by mail no later than Friday, April 29, 2011 to be considered for this year's awards. Click HERE for more information about each award category.
Click HERE to view or print the nomination form.
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Help Us Celebrate...The Honorable William Hart Rufe III
Friday, April 15 at Aldie Mansion
Cocktails, Awards, Dinner & Entertainment
Click HERE to view your invitation!
Proceeds will benefit the
William Hart Rufe, III Legacy Fund
that will fund the internship program
of Heritage Conservancy.
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Great American Cleanup of PA at Heritage Conservancy's Bellwood Preserve
Saturday, April 2
Rain or Shine
9 am to 12 pm
Location:
Corner of Bellwood Drive and Old Bristol Road in Holland, PA 18966
 Come out in the sunshine with your friends and neighbors and help us keep this area beautiful by picking up trash. Bags, gloves, and vests will be supplied by PennDOT. Heritage Conservancy will supply beverages. Individuals, families, scouts, students, organizations, and volunteer groups are all welcome. Anyone can help!
For more information or to register yourself or your group, please contact Karen Cook at 215-345-7020 ext. 100 or kcook@heritageconservancy.org
This event is part of the Great American Cleanup of PA - March 1st to May 31st, 2011 where people across the state of Pennsylvania join together in an effort to remove trash and litter from our roadsides, streams, parks, neighborhoods and open spaces. |
Conservancy's Planner Accepts Award on Behalf of Tookany-Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnership
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Susan Myerov, senior planner for Heritage Conservancy and Board member of the Tookany-Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) accepted Transition Cheltenham's Community Visionary award for TTF. Connecting residents, businesses and government as neighbors and stewards of this local watershed is the partnership's goal.
Ninety-eight percent of Cheltenham is in this critically important watershed and TTF works to restore its health, using educational, outreach and networking programs effectively.
Transition Cheltenham is a group of neighbors working together intent on building a strong, healthy, sustainable community using renewable, non-polluting resources whose goal is to create a commonly held vision for a sustainable future.
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Food for Thought
As Heritage Conservancy's new Chief Operating Officer, I was delighted
to welcome the 150 guests who attended the Bucks County Foodshed Alliance's Second Annual Bucks County Farmer Forum held at Aldie Mansion on March 2nd.
This event provided a wonderful occasion for consumers and producers to discuss how each can help one another to keep farming alive and well in Bucks County. It also gave me my first opportunity to interact with residents who share a common mission and many similar goals with Heritage Conservancy.
Forum participants talked about key issues including current and proposed legislation at the local, state and federal levels that potentially affect farmers' livelihoods and how traditional/conventional farmers, new farmers, organic and non-organic farmers can all work together with consumers to ensure that farming has a successful future in Bucks County.
These discussions are extremely relevant to me as I work with the Conservancy's staff to guide the organization toward a more sustainable future, in particular, the Conservancy's desire to support sustainable agriculture that reflects a fundamental change in expressing our organization's core beliefs and values.
Heritage Conservancy's roots are as a land conservation organization. Today, we recognize our role is more than land conservation and historic preservation. We can have impact on issues of biodiversity, public health, scarcity of fossil fuel, energy cost and economic sustainability of the farming community.
It is the Conservancy's goal to reach out to young farmers to help them secure productive agricultural land that the Conservancy either owns or has preserved through conservation easements. We want these lands to remain actively farmed under management practices that are best for both the farmer and the land itself and ultimately provide a revenue stream to further the Conservancy's preservation mission.
Sustainable farming is just one of the many new and innovative programs Heritage Conservancy is working on. I look forward to being part of these exciting opportunities to advance our land conservation and historic preservation mission.
Linda J. Cacossa
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