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SUMMARY:Autumn Avian Adventures - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. Please join us for a future event. \nNatural Lands’ diverse habitats sustain a variety of avian species. We’ll look for migratory and resident birds\, including songbirds\, raptors\, and more.  \nBring your binoculars and join Jeff Kenney and Angela Romanczuk\, Force of Nature bird surveyors for Natural Lands\, for a morning walk around one of our preserved open spaces.  \nCan’t attend this one? Check out these other walks:  \n\nSaturday\, September 13\, 8:00 – 10:30 AM\, Bryn Coed Preserve (Chester Springs) \n\n\nThursday\, September 18\, 4:00 – 5:30 PM\, Hildacy Preserve (Media) \n\n\nFriday\, September 26\, 8:00 – 11:00 AM\, Sadsbury Woods Preserve (Coatesville) \n\n\nThursday\, October 2\, 8:00 – 11:00 AM\, Green Hills Preserve (Mohnton) \n\n\nThursday\, October 2\, 4:00 – 5:30 PM\, Saunders Woods Preserve (Gladwyne) \n\n\nSaturday\, October 4\, 8:00 – 10:30 AM\, Crow’s Nest Preserve (Elverson) \n\n\nTuesday\, October 7\, 8:30 – 11:00 AM\, ChesLen Preserve (Coatesville) \n\n\nThursday\, October 9\, 4:00 – 5:30 PM\, Summerhill Preserve (Newtown Square) \n\n\nSaturday\, October 11\, 8:00 – 11:00 AM\, Willisbrook Preserve (Malvern)\n\n\nTuesday\, October 14\, 8:30 – 11:00 AM\, Stroud Preserve (West Chester) \n\n\nThursday\, October 16\, 4:00 – 5:30 PM\, Hildacy Preserve (Media) \n\n\nSaturday\, October 25\, 8:30 – 11:00 AM\, Peacedale Preserve (Landenberg) 
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/avianadventures-bryncoed-2025-0913/
LOCATION:Bryn Coed Preserve\, Flint Road\, Chester Springs\, Pennsylvania\, 19425
CATEGORIES:birding,general
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T131926Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day at Sadsbury Woods
DESCRIPTION: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. \nVolunteering 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. \nThe health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. \nCapacity 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 guardian.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/volunteer-sadsburywoods-2025-0913/
LOCATION:Sadsbury Woods Preserve\, 443 Old Wilmington Road\, Coatesville\, Pennsylvania\, 19320
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T121025
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T185054Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer - Care for Nature
DESCRIPTION: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. \nVolunteering 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. \nThe health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. \nCapacity 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 guardian.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/volunteer-gwynedd-2025-0913/
LOCATION:Gwynedd Preserve\, 640 Swedesford Road\, North Wales\, Pennsylvania\, 19454
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T113000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer - Nurture Nature
DESCRIPTION:Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Join fellow volunteers in removing invasives\, nurturing native plants\, or restoring habitat. Projects vary\, but 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. \nVolunteering 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. \nThe health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. \nCapacity is limited for this small-group event\, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up\, please plan to participate. If you need to cancel\, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. All are welcome\, ages 12 and up. Minors under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult parent/guardian. Adult(s) and the Minor(s) for whom they are responsible\, should register in the same transaction.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/volunteer-bryncoed-2025-0913/
LOCATION:Bryn Coed Preserve\, Flint Road\, Chester Springs\, Pennsylvania\, 19425
CATEGORIES:general,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T150000
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SUMMARY:Secret Life of Colors: A Landscape Oil Painting Workshop 9/12 + 9/13
DESCRIPTION:There’s more to color than meets the eye. In this playful\, hands-on workshop\, we’ll unlock the secrets of color mixing using a limited palette.  \nZoom Introduction: You will begin the day before with a Zoom introduction to the workshop where Karen will give a short color-mixing demo. She will provide students with information on color theory and a reference photo for the next day.   \nAt Crow’s Nest Preserve: In person\, Karen will guide you through doing your own color exercises where you’ll learn to mix a wide range of colors; create atmosphere and harmony; and use temperature\, value\, and contrast to create an expressive landscape painting.  \nWe’ll break for a half-hour lunch. (Karen will provide snacks\, but please bring a bagged lunch.)  \nIn the second half of the day\, you’ll apply your new skills to a small painting using a landscape reference provided by the instructor. This workshop is perfect for beginners and intermediate painters who want to deepen their understanding of color in a relaxed\, encouraging environment.  \nOpen to beginner and intermediate painters looking to deepen their understanding of color in a relaxed\, encouraging environment.  \nWhat to Expect  \nFriday September 12th 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Zoom Intro – The Secret Language of Limited Palettes (90 minutes) \n\nOverview of the workshop and materials \n\n\nDemo: mixing warm and cool tones\, muted secondaries\, black\, and neutrals \n\n\nIntroduction to expressive color theory: hue\, value\, temperature \n\n\nTips for choosing a good reference photo (if bringing your own) \n\n\nQ&A and discussion \n\nStudents will receive reference photos via email after the Zoom session.   \nSaturday September 13th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm: In-Person Workshop at Crow’s Nest Preserve  \nMorning Session: Color Discovery – Learning about your color palette  \n\nGuided color-mixing exercises \n\n\nHow to mix atmospheric grays\, vibrant earth tones\, and subtle shifts in color temperature \n\n\nCreate a “Secret Color Book” to take home while you learn how to make color charts  \n\n\nDemo: using limited palette mixes in a small\, expressive study \n\nAfternoon Session: Painting Practice  \n\nIntroducing the subject: Karen will share the secrets to creating atmosphere\, depth\, and mood in your painting \n\n\nExpressive landscape from provided reference \n\n\nCreate a small\, expressive oil painting using your newly mixed palette \n\n\nOne on one critique\, discussion\, and color-mixing secrets provided throughout 
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/pleinair-crowsnest-2025-0913/
LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, Pennsylvania\, 19520
CATEGORIES:general
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T121025
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SUMMARY:Home and Garden Tour - sold out
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. Please join us for a future event.  \nEnjoy dazzling displays of native plants\, stately trees\, and historical landscapes by the Olmsted Brothers that have been thoughtfully reimagined into a beautiful and biodiverse haven for people and wildlife. \nThe spectacular Tudor Revival Main House—which is usually only open for special events—is also included in the tour\, so don’t miss this opportunity for a peek inside the former home of three prominent Main Line families.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/homegarden-stoneleigh-2025-0913/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: <em>a natural garden</em>\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:garden tours,general,member perks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T121025
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SUMMARY:Pints on the Preserve
DESCRIPTION:East Branch Brewing Company will be pouring suds at the Lenfest Center pavilion. Enjoy refreshments with a take-your-breath-away view. \nPair your pint with a… \n…hike! ChesLen Preserve includes nearly 1\,300 acres and more than 14 miles of trails to explore. \n…picnic! Bring a picnic to enjoy with your favorite pint. \n…fun time with friends! Bring a chair or picnic blanket and enjoy a get together with friends and family on the Lenfest Center’s back deck or the covered pavilion. \n*Small snacks will be available for CASH-ONLY purchase. * \nJoin us on the 2nd Saturday of the month\, from May through November.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/pints-cheslen-2025-0913/
LOCATION:ChesLen Preserve\, 1199 Cannery Road\, Coatesville\, Pennsylvania\, 19320
CATEGORIES:general,pints on the preserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T121025
CREATED:20250815T164900Z
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SUMMARY:Pints & Connect: Bilingual Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Bilingual Hike in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month\, leaving from the Lenfest Center pavilion during the Pints on the Preserve event. Led by dedicated volunteer peer leader David Deaville\, this guided walk will explore the beauty of the preserve and highlight some of our ongoing stewardship projects that support local ecosystems.  \nTranslation into Spanish will be provided throughout the hike by NextGen Council member Eduardo Dueñas\, making this a welcoming and inclusive experience for both English and Spanish speakers.  \nAll ages are welcome! Come connect with nature\, community\, and culture. 
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/bilingual-hike-cheslen-2025-0913/
LOCATION:ChesLen Preserve\, 1199 Cannery Road\, Coatesville\, Pennsylvania\, 19320
CATEGORIES:general,NextGen
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