To take advantage of this week’s weather patterns, the Night Sounds Walk has been moved to this Saturday night from 7:30 to 9:30.

If you’ve never participated in one of our Night Sounds Walks, you’re missing out on an incredible experience. Led by Tinicum Conservancy’s own wildlife ecologist Jeff Keller, we’ll learn about the fascinating night-time behavior of our local wildlife while walking a beautiful preserved property in Tinicum.

Right now, long-distance migrants like Baltimore orioles and prairie warblers are beginning to return to the area, so we may hear them announcing their presence as dusk approaches. Foxes are busy hunting for their new kits, barking as they move about their territories, and tree frogs are just beginning to sing, with the occasional green frog joining in. Peepers and toads are also joining the chorus, especially when it rains or when the humidity and temperatures are right.

And there’s so much more!

WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 2024

7:30 - 9:30 pm (FREE)

Space is limited to 20, but there are a still a few spots left! To join us, please send an email to Robin Lochner by clicking here: rplochner@gmail.com

Our next River Road cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 13th. Please let us know if you can join us!

We will meet at the Schneiderwind Farm parking lot just across from the Frenchtown Bridge at 8:00 AM (we’re usually done by around 10 AM).  Safety vests, various types of gloves, pikstiks, plastic trash bags, and bottled water will be provided. We’ve also asked the Tinicum Township Police to be on hand to keep us safe. Come a little early and enjoy some pastries before we get started. And if you know someone who’d like to help out, please invite them along too. It’s a fun way to meet your neighbors while beautifying our stretch of the river.

Please RSVP to Linda McNeill at lmcneill51@gmail.com

When the sap starts flowing, it’s time to head over to the “Sugar Shack” on Headquarters Road to learn about the fascinating process of making maple syrup. For years, local farmer Craig Schneiderwind has overseen the operation at this 124-acre Tinicum farm, which was preserved by the Tinicum Conservancy in 2005. Craig will explain the process from start to finish, offer some hands-on opportunities, and, of course, lots of syrup tastings. This event is great fun for the kids!

WHEN: Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 11 am

WHERE: The Sugar Shack, Erwinna

Admission is FREE, but due to parking we must limit participation to 20, so please register ASAP!

RSVP: Contact Bill Cahill at cahill@ptd.net or 610-294-9732 for registration and directions.

UPDATE: We had a great turnout, with 25 people attending. We’re already looking forward to next year’s syrup!

Our 2024 Virtual Annual Membership Meeting & Election of Trustees will take place on Tuesday, January 16th. Let’s give a warm welcome to new trustee nominee Dennis Lonergan, plus returning trustees Michael Kauffman and Peggy Enoch seeking another term. 

Tuesday, January 16th at 6:00 pm

Please RSVP by Friday, January 12th, to 610-294-1077 or email mfell@tinicumconservancy.org

We will provide you with information and a link to join our virtual Zoom meeting. Feel free to make your own appetizers and beverages to enjoy during the meeting!

Everyone’s welcome at the Tinicum Conservancy and we’re always looking for ways to make our community stronger. Come join the fun and meet your neighbors, catch up with friends and learn about the Conservancy’s latest projects.

This year, our celebration will take place at Black Sheep Farm, a beautiful 62-acre property protected in 2005 and located in the beautiful, rolling hills of Pipersville, PA.

Free! You must RSVP by Sept. 17th to 610-294-1077 or send an email to mfell@tinicumconservancy.org

Our next River Road cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, September 9th. Please join us!

We will meet at the Schneiderwind Farm parking lot just across from the Frenchtown Bridge at 8:00 AM (we’re usually done by around 10 AM).  Safety vests, various types of gloves, pikstiks, plastic trash bags, and bottled water will be provided. We’ve also asked the Tinicum Township Police to be on hand to keep us safe. Come a little early and enjoy some pastries before we get started. And if you know someone who’d like to help out, please invite them along too. It’s a fun way to meet your neighbors while beautifying our stretch of the river.

Please RSVP to Linda McNeill at lmcneill51@gmail.com

Our rain date, if necessary, will be Sunday morning April 10th.

Due to a scheduling conflict, this event has been postponed. If you haven’t already, please join our mailing list to be notified when it’s back on the calendar.

We hope you’ll join us for this annual local tradition: a guided bird walk along the Tohickon Creek. Under the guidance of bird enthusiast Diane Allison, we’ll explore the rich variety of feathered friends that call our area home. In past years, we’ve spotted more than forty species. How many will we find this year? Come join us to find out!

WHEN: Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 8AM

WHERE: Along the Tohickon Creek - the meeting place will be provided after you register.

FREE REGISTRATION!

Space is limited to 20 spots, so please register ASAP by emailing Bill Cahill at cahill@ptd.net

Our next River Road cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 29th.

We will meet at the Schneiderwind Farm parking lot just across from the Frenchtown Bridge at 8:00 AM.  Safety vests, various types of gloves, pikstiks, plastic trash bags, and bottled water will be provided. We’ve also asked the Tinicum Township Police to be on hand to keep us safe. Come a little early and enjoy some pastries with us before we get started and if you know someone who would like to help out, invite them to come along too.  Most importantly, we hope you will enjoy helping our community with your friends and getting a little exercise, too!

We look forward to seeing you Saturday morning April 29th  from 8 AM until about 10 AM (we typically finish before 10 AM). Our Rain date will be Sunday morning April 30th.

When the sap starts flowing, it’s time to head over to the “Sugar Shack” on Headquarters Road to learn about the maple syrup-making process. For years, local farmer Craig Schneiderwind has overseen the operation at this 124-acre Tinicum farm, which was preserved by the Tinicum Conservancy in 2005. Craig will explain the process from start to finish, offer some hands-on opportunities, and, of course, lots of syrup tastings. This event is great fun for the kids!

WHEN: Saturday, March 4th, 2022 at 11AM

WHERE: The Sugar Shack, Erwinna PA

Admission is FREE, but due to parking we must limit participation to the first 20 registered, so please register ASAP!

RSVP: Contact Bill Cahill at cahill@ptd.net 

or 610-294-9732 for registration and directions.

It only happens once a year. All across the northeastern United States, all manner of local amphibians—including spotted salamanders, wood frogs, and spring peepers—make the long and arduous journey from their winter burrows to their ancestral breeding pools.  

Unfortunately, the trek can be quite treacherous, especially when it involves crossing paths with a car, and that’s exactly the situation in our own neck of the woods, where a major amphibian migration occurs every year at Perry Auger Road.

The good news is that you can help these valuable and vulnerable critters to safely cross the road during their night-time journey! Join local herpetologist Kyle Loucks for an online presentation about these beautiful creatures and the ways we can make their journey safer, all in preparation for a future event, where we’ll gather at Perry Auger when the nighttime migration begins.

FREE!

WHEN: Friday, February 24th, 2023 at 7pm

WHERE: Online Zoom Presentation

To attend, please contact Nancy Bousum at nbousum@gmail.com or 215-378-0410

COMING EVENT: HOW TO BE A GOOD BLUEBIRD HOST

In collaboration with Tinicum Township's Environmental Advisory Committee, this FREE program explores proper nest box construction and placement for Eastern Bluebirds. We'll also discuss how to care for the boxes as well as nesting behavior and timetables.

Tinicum resident Diane Allison will talk about all the ways we can help Eastern Bluebirds and other native cavity nesters thrive in our community. For fifteen years, Diane has been the nest box monitor for Giving Pond, a part of the Delaware Canal State Park. She is on the speaker's bureau for the North American Bluebird Society and has served on the board of Bucks County Audubon, the Tinicum Conservancy and the Palisades School District. She's also been the compiler for the Central Bucks Audubon Christmas Bird Count and the compiler for all of Bucks County for the Pennsylvania Migration Count for over 20 years.

Diane has helped build more than 2000 bluebird boxes with school children and scouts, and her interest in birds has taken her all over the world, including all 50 states in the US, Europe, Central America, South America, the Galapagos Islands and the Caribbean.

PLEASE JOIN US!

WHEN: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 7:30

WHERE: Tinicum Township Municipal Building

To Register, send an email EAC@TinicumBucks.org

On September 24th, the Tinicum Conservancy will continue its long-standing annual tradition of inviting all community members to enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, drinks and conversation on a property conserved by the Tinicum Conservancy.

"This popular event is a chance to celebrate the Conservancy's mission to protect the quality of life for all residents while enjoying refreshments and a chance to converse with friends, new and old," explains Conservancy President, Neal Feigles. “It’s always a lot of fun, and it’s a great way to meet your neighbors!”

The setting for this year's event will be the home of Jill and Stephen McDonnell, whose 83-acre farm in Tinicum Township was preserved in 2014. The property offers some of the area’s most scenic landscapes, with beautifully restored historic buildings surrounded by rolling fields, old-growth forest and numerous streams. It adjoins an additional 1,300 acres of conserved land. An optional walk of the property will start at 2 pm followed by the main event from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm. 

A professionally accredited non-profit organization established in 1992, the Tinicum Conservancy has protected more than 5,000 acres in Tinicum and five surrounding townships, including Nockamixon and Bridgeton Townships. Conservation-minded landowners receive tax incentives and/or cash payments for agreeing to conserve their land. The Conservancy has a full-time staff of four, a board of trustees made up of local residents, and more than 70 volunteers. Together, they help to protect additional properties and safeguard the existing land under conservation easements.

The event is free for everyone but you must RSVP by Monday, September 19th. To attend, call 610-294-1077 or send an email to mfell@tinicumconservancy.org. Shuttle transportation from the Del Val Fire Station parking lot will be provided. The event will occur rain or shine and move indoors if necessary.

JOIN US FOR THE NEXT RIVER ROAD CLEANUP!

Four times a year, an intrepid group of volunteers gathers on a weekend morning to clean our stretch of River Road. The next cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, September 10th.

We'll meet at the Schneiderwind Farm parking lot just across from the Frenchtown Bridge at 8:00 AM. Safety vests, various types of gloves, pikstiks, plastic trash bags, bottled water, etc. will be provided. We're usually done within a couple hours and it's a great way to meet new friends and neighbors while serving the community. Come a little early and enjoy some pastry with us before we get started.

All are welcome! If you plan to join us or for questions, please send an email to Lmcneill51@gmail.com

Rain date: Sunday morning September 11th.

Under the guidance of local bird enthusiast Diane Allison, we will be walking the fields and forests along Sheephole Road and Tinicum Creek, a designated “Exceptional Value” stream. In past years, we’ve spotted more than forty species on one of Diane’s walks. How many will we spot this year? Come join us to find out! In the meantime, if you’d like to hone up on your bird-watching skills, visit the Pennsylvania Audubon Society here: https://pa.audubon.org

WHEN: Saturday, June 4th, 8am-10am

Attendance will be limited to the first 20 registrants.

To register, email nbousum@gmail.com and 215-378-0410

Please join us to celebrate and say farewell to Karen and Boyce Budd, whose outstanding commitment of time and resources throughout the years has served to protect the area we love.

A true Potluck dinner! Bring a dish to share.

Water, beer and wine will be provided.

Karen and Boyce’s devoted service to Tinicum Township and the Tinicum Conservancy's land preservation programs is truly a never-ending gift to the community. You can return the favor by honoring Karen and Boyce with a one-time gift to the Conservancy in their name. Visit www.tinicumconservancy.org/the-budds to make a secure and safe donation.

Please RSVP by April 4th to 610-294-1077 or mfell@tinicumconservancy.org

When the sap starts flowing, it’s time to head over to the “Sugar Shack” on Headquarters Road to learn about the maple syrup-making process. For years, local farmer Craig Schneiderwind has overseen the operation at this 124-acre Tinicum farm, which was preserved by the Tinicum Conservancy in 2005. Craig will explain the process from start to finish, offer some hands-on opportunities, and, of course, lots of syrup tastings. This event is great fun for the kids!

WHEN: Saturday, March 5th, 2022 at 11AM

WHERE: The Sugar Shack, Erwinna PA

Admission is FREE, but due to parking and covid-safety measures, we must limit participation to the first 20 registered, so please register ASAP!

RSVP: Contact Bill Cahill at cahill@ptd.net 

or 610-294-9732 for registration and directions.

UPDATE: The presentation was a great success! If you missed it, you can view a recording of the Zoom presentation here:  

ZOOM: The Salamanders Are Coming

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All across the northeastern United States local amphibians such as spotted salamanders, wood frogs and spring peepers migrate every year from their winter burrows to their ancestral pools to breed.  Starting in mid-March, these animals can migrate quite a distance to satisfy that urge! Unfortunately, the trek can be treacherous across busy roads, leading to dire consequences for these vulnerable critters.  

Upper Bucks County has a robust amphibian population, with two major migrations occurring across our local Perry Auger Road. You can help these valuable and vulnerable critters to safely cross the road during their annual journey!

Join us on Zoom, Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 10AM, to learn more about these beautiful creatures and how you can help by attending a virtual presentation given by local PARS herpetologist Kyle Loucks.

To register: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/the_salamanders_are_coming#.Yd82o2jMKUk

Our 2022 Annual Membership Meeting, held virtually this year, where we’ll be nominating Debra Goldstein for trustee to the board — let’s all give her a warm welcome.

Make your own appetizers, bring your own party snacks, and BYOB in the safety of your own home!

Please RSVP by Fri. Jan. 22nd to 610-294-1077 or email mfell@tinicumconservancy.org. We will provide you with information and a link to join the virtual Zoom meeting.

Many thanks to the hardy group that showed up on a dreary morning despite the threat of rain. It stayed pretty dry and we picked up 14 full bags of trash, 2 doors, a truck tire and miscellaneous car parts! We’ll see you in the Spring for our next cleanup.

We meet at the Schneiderwind Farm parking lot at 8AM just across from the Frenchtown Bridge. Safety vests, work gloves, pikstiks, plastic trash bags, and bottled water are provided. Come a little early and enjoy some pastry (usually scones and/or muffins) and bring your favorite beverage. Most importantly, enjoy helping out with your friends and getting a little exercise, too!

Due to COVID, this event may be canceled or delayed, so if you plan to attend, please email riverroadcleanup@tinicumconservancy.org so we can keep you informed.

KAYAKING on the CANAL!

It's hard to imagine a local feature more instrumental to the history and development of our community than the Delaware Canal, and yet it's so easy to take it for granted! What better way to reacquaint yourself with its calming beauty (plus honor all the people who've fought to protect it) than a leisurely float along its banks?

Please join the Conservancy and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for a guided trip down the Canal from Upper Black Eddy to the DCNR Park office. Children 8 and older are welcome.

And don't worry if you don't have your own kayak, we'll bring one for you! We have enough for the first 12 people so hurry now to book your spot.

Friday, September 17th from 9:00 am -Noon

To sign up email kbudd3030@ gmail.com

or call 267-253-5815.

Join us on a stunning 41-acre conserved farm for movie night on a huge 21-foot movie screen! The Biggest Little Farm is a multi-award winning, visually stunning and deeply compelling story of two city dwellers (and their dog) who decide to build a 200-acre self-sustaining farm, literally from the ground up. Rated PG-13 for mild violence and adult language. Social distancing and other safety measures will be required according to current CDC guidelines. BYO chairs, blankets and refreshments - We'll supply the popcorn!

RSVP by September 3rd to (610) 294-1077 or mfell@tinicumconservancy.org

Rain Date: Friday, September 17th