Upcoming Event:
From Farm to Table Dinner, a Celebration of Local Foods
Proceeds Benefit Heritage Conservancy's Land Preservation Efforts
Dinner features an all-local menu prepared by Bucks County's renown chefs: Earl's of Bucks County and Hollander Gourmet.
BYOB... And please participate in the silent auction!
Date: Saturday, August 6
Time: 6:00-8:30 PM
Location: Lindsay Farm
545 Almshouse Rd.
Warminster, PA 18974
Tickets: $55.00 per person
RSVP is a must by July 29th! No tickets will be available after this date.
This event sold out in 2009/2010, so order your tickets TODAY!
Call 215-345-7020 ext. 102 for ticket purchases by phone.
Click here for online ticket purchases!
For additional information, please contact Maggie Uliano at Heritage Conservancy.
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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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JOIN US ON JUNE 2, 2011 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Aldie Mansion 85 Old Dublin Pike, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215.345.7020 Free to the public!
The Growing Greener program has delivered hundreds of millions of dollars to Pennsylvania's counties since 1999, helping local governments and organizations acquire open space, protect working farms, build parks and trails, improve water quality and the health of local waterways, clean up brownfields and adopt alternative energy technologies. Growing Greener has thereby improved quality of life and property values in communities across the state.
Now, after a decade of success, the funding sources that support Growing Greener are nearly gone.
Learn what Growing Greener has done for our communities and the region's economy. Discuss what our green future will look like in Bucks County, and how Growing Greener can help shape that future. Enjoy light refreshments; network and share ideas with colleagues who are protecting and managing open space across Bucks County.
To RSVP or get more information, please contact Mary Felley at 215.886.1604. When responding, please include your name, organization, address, phone and email address (for updates).
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Connie Eastburn Announces Preservation of Her Buckingham Farm
Beauty of Happiness Farm Will Enhance Swamp Road's Scenic Vista Forever
On the afternoon of April 26, 2011, Heritage Conservancy staff proudly placed a "Property Preserved by Heritage Conservancy" sign in front of Happiness Farm, the home of Connie Eastburn, signifying the completion of the preservation of the farm. Located in Buckingham Township, Happiness Farm's picturesque setting has provided people traversing Swamp Road with a visual reminder of Bucks County's rural heritage.
On the third anniversary of the passing of her husband, William (Bill) Eastburn, Connie announced the donation of the development rights on the ten acres of pasture land surrounding the beautiful farm house and barn.
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When asked about the importance of preserving the Eastburn Farm, Heritage Conservancy's Chief Preservation Officer Jeffrey L. Marshall noted, "Those involved in land conservation are often focused on land as being habitat for rare or endangered species or as highly sensitive lands. This is obviously important. However, we must remind ourselves that the preservation of distinctive land forms an outstanding or unique visual quality that cannot be overlooked, as these areas have strong, positive attributes that add to the quality of life in a community."
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Earl's Restaurant from Peddler's Village Honored at Heritage Conservancy's 2011 " Businesses for Conservation" Reception
Restaurant Lauded for Supporting Local Food Movement
Heritage Conservancy's business members gathered at Doylestown's historic Aldie Mansion on Thursday, April 28 to honor Earl's Restaurant of Peddler's Village for its significant contribution to supporting and promoting our region's naturally raised, sustainably-grown foods and for actively highlighting Bucks County's rich agricultural heritage. The award presentation was part of our 13th Annual Businesses for Conservation reception.
 | Dave Zuckerman with Heritage Conservancy's
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As he accepted the award, Dave Zuckerman spoke of transitioning the restaurant from traditional corporate food suppliers to shopping for local produce at area farmer's markets and purchasing meats and dairy products from local farms.
"Supporting our local farmers and promoting them by name on our menu is personally and professionally important to me," noted Dave. "I grew up in a rural community eating foods from neighboring farms, and believe that maintaining a local food system is essential to personal health and the health of our communities."
The event's major sponsors were Abington Bank and Fulton Bank. The event patron was Curtin & Heefner, LLP. Contributing sponsors included Bucks County Bank, Cooper Mechanical Inc., Flo Smerconish Realtor, First Savings - Banking-Insurance-Investments, Monument Bank, TFG Wealth Management, and Van Cleef Engineering Associates.
Heritage Conservancy's Businesses for Conservation reception is held annually to honor and thank the more than 150 local and regional businesses that support the Conservancy's mission of preserving the natural and historic heritage of this region.
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Excitement Grows!
I experienced my first taste of our From Farm to Table event at a committee meeting a few days ago. At the meeting, I learned that last year this event had over 120 guests who enjoyed the beauty of the Lindsay Farm Preserve, while savoring food from 30+ local farms and vendors. From Farm to Table has proven to be not only an important fundraising event for the Conservancy, but it also provides us with a unique opportunity to bring together farmers, chefs and concerned residents of the community to support local food enterprises.
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I was pleased to discover the event's ability to compliment the goal of Heritage Conservancy's sustainable agriculture initiative--which is to help transition existing farmland to sustainable practices, starting with the 400 acres that the Conservancy owns as demonstration sites, including our Lindsay Farm Preserve.
As the anticipation grows among our dedicated volunteers, participating farmers, chefs, donors and guests, I fully recognize and appreciated the dedicate commitment of all who support Heritage Conservancy and its preservation mission. I invite all of you, as members of our family, to join us for dinner at Lindsay Farm on August 6th.
Linda Cacossa
PS: Click HERE to learn more!
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