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Volunteer – Give Back to Nature – CANCELLED

October 12 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

ChesLen Preserve

Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in nurturing nature. Good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you.

Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people.

The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details.

Capacity is limited for this small-group event. If you sign-up, please show up. If you need to cancel, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. All are welcome, ages 12 and up. Minors ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult and registered in the same transaction with their guardians.

When

Date:
October 12
Time:
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Event Category:

Where

ChesLen Preserve
1199 Cannery Road
Coatesville, Pennsylvania 19320
Directions
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About the property

ChesLen Preserve is the largest privately owned nature preserve open to the public in Chester County. Miles of marked hiking trails lead visitors through shady woodlands, flower-filled meadows, farm fields, and stream valleys.

Visitors can also explore Ollie Owl’s NaturePlayGround, where young explorers can climb logs, build stick tee-pees, hunt for bugs, explore small streams, and get a little dirty, tired, and inspired. Free play is encouraged and is a great way for kids to gain an appreciation for nature.

parking

ChesLen Preserve has five parking lots. The event organization will let you know where to park for your specific event.

The main parking lot is located at 1199 Cannery Road next to the Lenfest Center. It is reached via a long driveway and is paved with 30 spaces. Four additional gravel parking lots are located nearby: two more lots along Cannery Road, one on Route 162, and one at the Newlin Township building further north on Route 162.

visitor hours

Friday – Wednesday, dawn to dusk. Closed Thursdays.

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Before you go

What to wear and expect:

  • Dress for the season and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes to trek uneven terrain
  • Wear long pants and long sleeved shirt to protect against thorns, brambles and insects. No shorts, please.
  • Poison ivy is present; leaders will point it out.
  • Ticks and bugs are possible, bugspray recommended.
  • Plan to get dirty, and have fun!
  • Sorry, dogs are not permitted at this event.

What to bring:

  • Bring your own work gloves.
  • Bring long-handled loppers if you have them (tools will also be available to borrow).
  • Bring a large, FULL water bottle to stay hydrated. You may wish to bring a trail snack, too.

Help us all stay safe:

  • If you are sick, please stay home.
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