The Tinicum Conservancy
Protecting our rural character and natural resources through community-based land conservation.
Local events for the week of August 10, 2026
Tuesday, August 11 — D&R Canal State Park Master Plan Public Engagement Session, 6–8 p.m., NJDEP Public Hearing Room, Trenton.. The state is updating the canal’s master plan for the first time since 1989, with water quality, climate resilience, historic preservation and recreation among the major issues. This is a public input session, so attendees can directly comment on the future management of the canal corridor. (NJ.gov) D&R Canal Master Plan & session information
Wednesday, August 12 — Bucks County Conservation District Public Board Meeting, 8 a.m., Doylestown; virtual participation is also available. Not a recreational event, but potentially interesting if you want to follow local water quality, soil conservation, stormwater and natural-resource issues in Bucks County. (Bucks County Conservation District) Bucks County Conservation District
Saturday, August 29 — Planting for Pollinators: Meadow Inspiration Tour, 10 a.m.–noon, Russell-Mandel Preserve, New Hope. Heritage Conservancy's conservation staff will use its restored meadow to demonstrate how native plantings can improve habitat for pollinators and the local ecosystem. $10–$15. This one is particularly relevant if you're interested in applying conservation practices at home. (Heritage Conservancy) Heritage Conservancy events & registration
Applications open through August — 2027 Master Watershed Steward Program. The Penn State Extension program includes 40+ hours of training in stream health, water quality, groundwater, native plants and habitat, followed by projects such as stream cleanups, riparian plantings, rain gardens and community-science work. Applications for the 2027 class are being accepted this month. (Bucks County Conservation District)
Saving the natural beauty of open land is possible. We’re doing it right now.
The Tinicum Conservancy was formed in 1992 by a group of conservation-minded residents who were concerned that larger, regional land trusts weren’t paying enough attention to land protection in our township. Within eight years, we had conserved a thousand acres. By 2004, another thousand acres were added, and yet another thousand by 2007. Today, 5,133 acres in and around Tinicum are protected… and counting!
Ready to take the next step?
Protecting the natural beauty of our community is a team effort. Whether you’re most comfortable volunteering your time in the office or in the field, donating money to help us grow, conserving your own property, or helping us spread the word about the importance of land conservation, we need you on our team.
