Our Aldie Mansion tree adorned with festive decorations.

Photo by JP De Guzman.

On the first Sunday of December, over 150 people joined us for our 35th annual Christmas at Aldie event. It was a magical night of carols, cocktails, and convivial company, celebrating and supporting the mission of Heritage Conservancy in high style.

Adorned with gilded hallways and sparkling decor, this year’s theme was ‘Winter Wonderland.’ The mansion’s festive design served as a reminder of its historical beauty and the importance of its preservation. Aldie's history spans nearly 100 years, and was commissioned as a beloved private residence by William and Martha Mercer. Our work includes preserving its historical architecture, which originally served as an ode to the English Tudor manor style.

See the photos and read more.

Feeding winter birds is fun and easy with our giftable DIY bird suet

Looking for a fun craft for the (grand)kids? Consider making some holiday-themed bird suet. It is an easy, cheap, and fun way to attract birds to your yard this winter. 

Birds frequent feeders throughout the year, but visit them more during the winter months when other food resources are scarce. Providing suet for birds can be a great way to attract them to your property, help them find resources during hard times, and even help restore native plant communities.

Follow these easy instructions and let the birds come to you.

Members and their families gathered at Aldie Mansion to enjoy holiday festivities.

On December 14th, we hosted a Members-exclusive special family event at Aldie Mansion!

Families and young children enjoyed the beautiful holiday decorations and massive Christmas tree while making fun, nature-inspired crafts. Those who completed our self-guided tour and scavenger hunt received a Heritage Conservancy blanket or bag as a prize.

Heritage Conservancy hosts Member-exclusive events throughout the year and is proud to engage with community members and families.

Become a Member and never miss an event.

The Tree Guardians program at Keystone Elementary connects kids to nature and introduces the idea of stewardship for the natural world.

From Community Science initiatives like the Motus wildlife tracking tower to an outdoor classroom in the woods, Heritage Conservancy is connecting students of all ages in Bristol Township School District with nature. And people are noticing!

Bucks County Herald recently covered our educational outreach in the community of Bristol and Heritage Conservancy's Croydon Woods Preserve. Read more about our community impact.

Read the story in the Bucks County Herald.

The Mercers shared images of their manor in their holiday cards.

Christmas provided William and Martha Mercer a magnificent chance to create, collect, and share striking images of their Aldie Mansion home. Holiday card illustrations offer a rarified glimpse into their life in Bucks County and even the pets who lived in the house and gardens, like their peacock Solomon.

Take a peek at the Mercers' vintage cards...

QNB Bank staff recently presented Heritage Conservancy with a check for our EITC educational programs.

"Land conservation, natural resource protection, and historic preservation are critical for the well-being of our communities, and Heritage Conservancy is leading the charge. For 146 years, QNB Bank has worked side-by-side with community partners to help build a brighter future for our neighbors, and is proud to support Heritage Conservancy with its tremendous efforts!"

- QNB Bank, our Business Partners

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

And to the following new and renewed business members:

Ally Financial Inc,

Back Porch Jug Band

Bucks County Herald

Cooper Mechanical Inc.

Del Hunt LLC

George Nakashima Woodworker S.A.

Highland Hill Farms

Jeffrey A. Miller Catering Company

McCaffrey's Food Markets

Meridian Bank

Mind Your Design

Penn Color, Inc.

Penn's Grant Corporation

PPL Corporation

Professional Recruiting Associates, LLC

QNB Bank

Sarah Peters Team

Sir Speedy Newtown

The Graphic Edge, Inc.

Walnut Street Theatre

Weimer Group

Click HERE for a full list of Heritage Conservancy's business members.

Want to join next month's ranks? Click HERE to become a Business Member today!

Nature in a Hundred Words or Less

Saturday, January 13th from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Embrace the beauty of brevity as you craft a tale or poem capturing the essence of your local environment in just 100 words. Whether it’s the whisper of leaves in your neighborhood park, or the dance of fireflies in your backyard, let your words paint a vivid picture of the nature that surrounds you.

Learn more about the contest and join us to celebrate the winners.

Trash Cleanup for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Monday, January 15th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Help Heritage Conservancy clean up litter at Bristol Marsh Nature Preserve for the MLK Day of Service.

The more trash we collect, the less will wash into our waterways! Learn more...

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