BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Natural Lands - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wp.natlands.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Natural Lands REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T070916 CREATED:20250717T180219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T132334Z UID:10000885-1760778000-1760787000@wp.natlands.org SUMMARY:Volunteer - Give Back to 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-hildacy-2025-1018/ LOCATION:Hildacy Preserve\, 1031 Palmers Mill Road\, Media\, Pennsylvania\, 19063 CATEGORIES:volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.natlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Volunteers-PECO-Hildacy-2023-1110-by-Debbie-Beer-7-e1752265243265.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T070916 CREATED:20250717T180755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T132326Z UID:10000886-1760778000-1760787000@wp.natlands.org 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-2025-1018/ LOCATION:Sadsbury Woods Preserve\, 443 Old Wilmington Road\, Coatesville\, Pennsylvania\, 19320 CATEGORIES:volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.natlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Volunteers-Bryn-Mawr-Trust-Willisbrook-2019-1121-by-Debbie-Beer-13-e1752265326773.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T070916 CREATED:20250625T145721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T155150Z UID:10000846-1760792400-1760806800@wp.natlands.org SUMMARY:Fall Festival & Connect with NextGen DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at Stroud Preserve as we celebrate the crisp autumn season with our NextGen Council. \nOur inaugural Fall Festival brings together a selection of local artisans and vendors in Stroud’s charming barnyard space\, the perfect setting for an afternoon of community\, creativity\, and cheer.  \nFestival highlights:  \n\nLocal artisans & vendors*: Explore handmade goods\, unique crafts\, and locally sourced products from talented artisans and vendors in the community. \n\n\nAll ages craft corner: Enjoy creative activities for all ages\, including pressed flora/funga designs\, flower crowns\, and other festive seasonal crafts.\n\n\nCostume contests: Dress you and your furry friend (well-behaved\, leashed pets only) in your seasonal best and join us for a costume contest (Pets\, Children\, and Adults) including a fun Masquerade Hike at 4:15 PM. \n\n\nLive music: Enjoy the soothing sounds of local acoustic guitarist Anna Spackman (performing from 2:00 – 4:00 PM). Preview her music here.\n\n\nFood truck: Grab a bite to eat from Buddy’s Burgers\, Breasts\, and Fries\, offering a variety of tasty treats\, including veggie options. \n\n\nCraft beer truck & cider: Animated Brewing Co. with local craft beers\, and family-owned Dressler Estate with homemade ciders from Downingtown.\n\nThis is a family-friendly\, community-centered event\, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Whether you’re shopping\, crafting\, or enjoying some live music\, there’s something for everyone.  \n*Interested in vending? Sign up here. (Deadline: September 18\, 2025) URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/fall-festival-stroud-2025-1018/ LOCATION:Stroud Preserve\, 454 North Creek Road\, West Chester\, Pennsylvania\, 19382 CATEGORIES:family and kid friendly,general,music without walls,NextGen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.natlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_1264-2-e1752001349148.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T151500 DTSTAMP:20260404T070916 CREATED:20250908T194431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T190035Z UID:10001021-1760797800-1760800500@wp.natlands.org SUMMARY:Cancelled: The Art of Animals: Children’s Workshop with Illustrator DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled. Please join us for a future event. \nLearn about a year in the life of a little brown bat named Otis as illustrator Kate Garchinsky reads The Secret Life of the Little Brown Bat\, a gorgeous and lyrical picture book. Follow a year in Otis’ life as he learns to be a hunter\, escape predators\, and find a mate. Vibrant illustrations celebrate the beauty of these mysterious\, nocturnal creatures as readers learn important facts through an engaging story.   \nAfter reading the book\, Kate will lead an interactive\, bat-themed art or craft project. All craft materials will be supplied. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on-site.  \nThis workshop is intended for children in grades kindergarten through 5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  \nAbout the instructor: Kate Garchinsky is a children’s book illustrator\, teaching artist\, and nature educator specializing in wildlife nonfiction. She illustrated the award-winning Secret Life series by Laurence Pringle\, including The Secret Life of the Red Fox and The Secret Life of the Sea Otter. An Eckelberry Artist Fellow of the Academy of Natural Sciences\, Kate blends science\, storytelling\, and hands-on creativity to help learners of all ages connect with nature through art.   \nLearn more about Kate and her work on her website: https://penguinart.com/ URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/illustrator-stoneleigh-2025-1018/ LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085 CATEGORIES:family and kid friendly,general ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.natlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bats_postcardlg_front3-e1756135219812.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR