Ruth Heil, Author at Lehigh Valley Marketplace's Posts

The Bushkill Stream Conservancy: Partnering for Conservation Success

Ruth Heil Making A Difference

When busy people volunteer for time-consuming tasks, you can believe they care about what they are doing. One such collective of civic-minded volunteers run Northampton County’s Bushkill Stream Conservancy (BSC). By giving a platform to what is otherwise voiceless, this diverse group of about two dozen folks is shedding light upon the importance of this quiet stream. The B... »

Tags:May 2015

Wildlands Conservancy

Ruth Heil Making A Difference

When describing a place, I can do it with words or even show you a picture. But nothing compares to being there. A place is not just about its appearance. It is about its history and its proximity to other places as well as the smells, sounds, tastes and – most of all – the feelings you get when you are there. Having worked on land protection in the Lehigh Valley for 42 ye... »

Tags:April 2015