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For 51 years, Heritage Conservancy has been preserving our natural and historic heritage.

Heritage Conservancy is an accredited, not-for-profit conservation organization that specializes in open space preservation, planning for sustainable communities, natural resource protection, property stewardship, historic preservation, adaptive reuse of existing structures, wildlife habitat restoration and biodiversity.

Through professional land use planning and design, innovative land conservation and historic preservation strategies, public outreach and education, and the application of "best management practices" for property stewardship, the Conservancy has established itself as an acclaimed full-service leader throughout eastern Pennsylvania and western central New Jersey.

We work with citizens, community groups, private landowners, municipalities, organizations and federal and state agencies to help preserve the open spaces and historic places that are so essential to our region's quality of life.

LTAC accrediation logoOur national accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission affirms our commitment to excellence, trust and permanenceLearn more about this prestigious honor!

While visiting our website, please learn more about our services and projects.

And don't forget to join our mailing list to receive regular updates about our projects and events!


 

  • Board of Directors
    The dedicated group of leaders who help us accomplish our mission.

  • Service Area Statements of Purpose
    The core activities of Heritage Conservancy's five functional areas and the comprehensive services they provide.

  • Aldie Mansion
    The historic home of the William Mercer family, Aldie Mansion was restored by Heritage Conservancy to its original elegance. The mansion now houses the Conservancy's offices and can be rented for weddings, meetings and events.

  • Meet Our Staff
    Heritage Conservancy staff are leaders in the field of conservation and preservation.


 

Read our most recent financial reports in the "Attatchments" box below.

Attachments:
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Download this file (2010 Form 990.pdf)2010 Form 990
Download this file (2010_AR_LR.pdf)2010 Annual Report
 

We Wrote the Book on Collaboration

Book of Case Studies Teaches How Collaboration Really Works

Learn more ... then buy the book today on Amazon.com!

Technology training at Heritage Conservancy is made possible by a software donation from Microsoft


Genuardi's eScrip Program

Sign up for Genuardi's eScrip program and Heritage Conservancy will automatically receive between 2-3% of your grocery bill!   It's easy ... and there's no cost to you!

Register TODAY!  Thank you for your support.  Together we can make a difference!

Our Green Path Forward

Read our Green Path Forward Strategic Plan for 2009-2010.

Join Our Mailing List

SUBSCRIBE to our conservation newsletter, Heritage Happenings. Click HERE to read the latest edition.

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Weddings at Aldie Mansion

Voted "Best of Weddings" in 2011 by The Knot!










Any time of year is perfect for a wedding at historic Aldie Mansion! Visit our WEDDING PAGE for details.

Professional Services

We offer an array of comprehensive professional services that can take your initiatives to the next level. LEARN MORE.

Books

Our Chief Preservation Officer, Jeff Marshall, is also an author of two historic-based books: Barns of Bucks County and Farmhouses of Bucks County. LEARN MORE.

Volunteer Opportunities

TELL US how you want to help our not-for-profit conservation organization to preserve our natural and historic heritage.

Accreditation

LTAC Accreditation logo
The Land Trust Accreditation Commission affirms our commitment to excellence, trust and permanence. LEARN MORE.

Headquarters

Historic Aldie Mansion

85 Old Dublin Pike

Doylestown, PA 18901

(215)-345-7020

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7.9% ... Never before has such a small amount meant so much to so many!
Out of approximately 1700 land trusts nationwide, Heritage Conservancy is one of only 135 – or 7.9% -- to have earned accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.  Learn more about what this prestigious honor really means.

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Heritage Conservancy is one of only ten accredited land trusts in Pennsylvania … and one of three accredited land trust with operations in New Jersey!  Our New Jersey Cliffdale Center is located at 1280 Rt. 57 in Port Murray, NJ.

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Our innovative and in-depth professional services encompass open space planning and implementation, greenway and trail development, landowner outreach and resource protection, land and easement stewardship, baseline documentation, planning for sustainability, GIS and resource mapping, historic preservation, grant application assistance and more!

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Our unique Lasting Landscapes® program unites open space protection and historic preservation at the “landscape level,” in order to achieve conservation objectives within an area’s cultural heritage and regional context.  Lasting Landscapes: Your Community – Your Legacy.

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Our preserved, historic Aldie Mansion headquarters is an excellent full-service location for weddings, all-occasion parties and any-size meetings.  On-site catering by acclaimed caterer Jeffrey A. Miller and our breathtaking grounds make Aldie the perfect place to create memorable moments!  Learn more about Aldie rentals at www.AldieMansion.com