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Bird Walks on the Preserves
Bird Walks on the Preserves
Join Mike Niven, volunteer team leader for Natural Lands’ crew of volunteer bird surveyors, on a leisurely stroll through ChesLen Preserve's wetlands to spot and […]
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Radiant Redbuds
Radiant Redbuds
Adorned in blooms of ivory, magenta, or dusty rose, eastern redbuds are among the showiest and most beloved of our spring-blooming trees. During this guided […]
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Creative Writing Workshop
Creative Writing Workshop
Join Villanova professor and author Catherine Staples for a writing workshop in the garden. Explore the concept of place and the living network of flora […]
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Bird Walks on the Preserves
Bird Walks on the Preserves
Join Preserve Manager Mike Coll on a leisurely stroll through Summerhill Preserve to spot and hear a wondrous assortment of resident and migratory birds. Mike will […]
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Bird Walks on the Preserves
Bird Walks on the Preserves
Join Assistant Preserve Manager Claudia Winters on a leisurely stroll through Willisbrook Preserve to spot and listen to a wondrous assortment of resident and migratory birds. […]
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First Friday Hike
First Friday Hike
Join Preserve Manager Erin Smith and Events Coordinator Tianna Godsey for a guided hike at Green Hills Preserve. Together, we’ll get to know other outdoor-loving […]
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PlayIn Time Music Circle
PlayIn Time Music Circle
Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children up to age five and their parents or caregivers. Instructors […]
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Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Wander
Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Wander
Enjoy the beauty of ephemerals along the mountainous terrain of Bougher Hill, overlooking the Delaware River. Preserve Manager Zane Miller will guide us along trails […]
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Members Appreciation Day
Members Appreciation Day
Land for life. Nature for all. It’s the heart of our mission. But we can’t succeed in delivering on it—saving open space, caring for nature, […]
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Yoga in the Garden
Yoga in the Garden
Relax the mind and strengthen the body with an all-levels yoga class and meditation session guided by Christina Fittipoldi in the tranquil setting of Stoneleigh. […]
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Fungi Foray & Connect with NextGen
Fungi Foray & Connect with NextGen
Join our partner Philadelphia Mycology Club’s Veronica Rosenberger for a Fungi Foray & Connect event along the trails of Natural Lands' Crow's Nest Preserve to […]
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Bird Walks on the Preserves
Bird Walks on the Preserves
Join Preserve Manager Mike Coll on a leisurely stroll through Saunders Woods Preserve to spot and hear a wondrous assortment of resident and migratory birds. Mike […]
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Bird Walks on the Preserves
Bird Walks on the Preserves
Join Mike Niven, volunteer team leader for Natural Lands’ crew of volunteer bird surveyors, on a leisurely stroll through Stroud Preserve to spot a wondrous […]
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PlayIn Time Music Circle
PlayIn Time Music Circle
Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children up to age five and their parents or caregivers. Instructors […]
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Bat Bonanza with PA Bat Rescue
Bat Bonanza with PA Bat Rescue
Learn why bats—the only true flying mammal—are vital to the health of our environment at this after-hours program held in Mariton’s Nature Center, which includes […]
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Annual Migratory Bird Census
Annual Migratory Bird Census
Preserve Manager Zane Miller guides this annual citizen-science effort to document birds at our Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary. Two decades of data reflects impressive avian diversity; […]
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The Extraordinary Gardener: Kids Read and Explore
The Extraordinary Gardener: Kids Read and Explore
Natural Lands is pleased to partner with Longwood Gardens’ 12th annual Community Read initiative to take your world from ordinary to extraordinary. Sam Boughton’s picture […]
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Home and Garden Tour
Home and Garden Tour
Enjoy dazzling displays of native plants, stately trees, and historical landscapes by the Olmsted Brothers that have been thoughtfully reimagined into a beautiful and biodiverse […]
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Fairy Garden House Workshop
Fairy Garden House Workshop
Join staff and volunteers for a magical afternoon building houses for our fairy village. We will provide natural materials for your design: sticks, pinecones, bark, […]
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Pints on the Preserve
Pints on the Preserve
East Branch Brewing Company will be pouring suds at the Lenfest Center pavilion. Enjoy refreshments with a take-your-breath-away view. Pair your pint with a… …hike! […]
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Yoga in the Garden
Yoga in the Garden
Relax the mind and strengthen the body with an all-levels yoga class and meditation session guided by Christina Fittipoldi in the tranquil setting of Stoneleigh. […]
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Bird Walks on the Preserves
Bird Walks on the Preserves
Join Preserve Manager Mike Coll on a leisurely stroll through Gwynedd Preserve to spot and hear a wondrous assortment of resident and migratory birds. Mike will […]
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Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Wander
Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Wander
Wander with us through the ever-changing array of blooms along the wooded trails and open meadows of Saunders Woods and the Bridlewild Trails. Preserve Manager […]
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PlayIn Time Music Circle
PlayIn Time Music Circle
Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children up to age five and their parents or caregivers. Instructors […]
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Gouache Plein Air Intro Workshop for Adults
Gouache Plein Air Intro Workshop for Adults
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Stoneleigh: a natural garden through plein air painting. Learn the basics of gouache while painting directly from nature. Gouache […]
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Bird Walks on the Preserves
Bird Walks on the Preserves
Join Preserve Manager Dan Barringer and Force of Nature bird surveyors Jeff Kenney and Angela Romanczuk on a leisurely stroll through Crow’s Nest Preserve to spot […]
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Gel Printing for Kids: Playful Printmaking with Nature
Gel Printing for Kids: Playful Printmaking with Nature
Gel printing is a fun and easy printmaking technique that uses soft, flexible printing plates to create colorful, layered images. In this hands-on class, children […]
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Yoga in the Garden
Yoga in the Garden
Relax the mind and strengthen the body with an all-levels yoga class and meditation session guided by Christina Fittipoldi in the tranquil setting of Stoneleigh. […]
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Forest Bathing Wellness Wander
Forest Bathing Wellness Wander
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget to slow down, breathe, and experience the peace that nature […]
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Bird Walks on the Preserves
Bird Walks on the Preserves
Join Mike Niven, volunteer team leader for Natural Lands’ crew of volunteer bird surveyors, on a leisurely stroll through Peacedale Preserve to spot and hear […]
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Bird Walks on the Preserves
Bird Walks on the Preserves
Join Preserve Manager Mike Coll on a leisurely stroll through Hildacy Preserve to spot and hear a wondrous assortment of resident and migratory birds. Mike will […]
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PlayIn Time Music Circle
PlayIn Time Music Circle
Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children up to age five and their parents or caregivers. Instructors […]
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Mindfulness in Motion
Mindfulness in Motion
Saunders Woods Preserve is a lovely backdrop for practicing mindfulness in motion. Join instructor Aimée Alegria Barry as she leads you through some relaxing, easy […]
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Home and Garden Tour
Home and Garden Tour
Enjoy dazzling displays of native plants, stately trees, and historical landscapes by the Olmsted Brothers that have been thoughtfully reimagined into a beautiful and biodiverse […]
1 event,
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Yoga in the Garden
Yoga in the Garden
Relax the mind and strengthen the body with an all-levels yoga class and meditation session guided by Christina Fittipoldi in the tranquil setting of Stoneleigh. […]
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Wine and Wander
Wine and Wander
Join us for an exclusive, after-hours tour featuring two of our favorite things: plants and wine. Led by Stoneleigh Director Ethan Kauffman and sommelier Michele […]
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PlayIn Time Music Circle
PlayIn Time Music Circle
Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children up to age five and their parents or caregivers. Instructors […]
1 event,
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Yoga in the Garden
Yoga in the Garden
Relax the mind and strengthen the body with an all-levels yoga class and meditation session guided by Christina Fittipoldi in the tranquil setting of Stoneleigh. […]
find yourself outside
Are you up to the challenge? Explore all 20 of our featured preserves and Stoneleigh: a natural garden, and collect all the code words to receive a Natural Lands “Find Yourself Outside” t-shirt.
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music. without walls.
Rock, roots, and rhythm. No matter what the style, music is better with nature as the backdrop.
So get your groove on this year with Natural Lands at these amazing events!
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pints on the preserve
East Branch Brewing Company will be pouring suds on select Saturdays. Enjoy refreshments with a take-your-breath-away view.
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