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SUMMARY:ChesLen Chase
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to kick up your heels for nature at Natural Lands’ annual ChesLen Chase with a 5K and 2-mile Fun Run-Walk. The fun continues after crossing the finish line. \nThe post-race party features music\, craft beer from East Branch Brewing Company\, yummy food truck fare from Delco Steaks\, and an awards ceremony. \nThe nitty-gritty details: \nRace day registration: Saturday\, May 9\, 9:45 – 10:45 am at ChesLen Preserve’s Lenfest Center\, 1199 Cannery Road\, Coatesville\, PA 19320 \n* 5K Trail Run – 11:00 am\n$35 Pre-registration (on or before May 8)\, $40 Late and Race Day Registration (after May 8) \n* 2-Mile Fun Run-Walk – 10:05 am\n$20 Pre-registration (on or before May 8)\, $25 Late and Race Day Registration (after May 8) \n* Youth 6 – 12\n$15 Pre-registration (on or before May 8)\, $20 Late and Race Day Registration (after May 8) \n* Youth 5 and under – Free \nNatural Lands members receive a $5 discount! \n \nRace Course:\nThis challenging trail run through ChesLen Preserve includes steep hills\, creek crossings\, woodlands\, and open fields. No dogs or strollers on the course\, please. \nAwards:\nOverall Awards: Top Male\, Female\, and Non-Binary finishers in the 5K \nAge Group Awards: Top Male\, Female\, and Non-Binary finishers in the 5K race in the select age groups \n* No awards for Fun Run-Walk \nVolunteer:\nWant to support a loved one and a good cause? Help make ChesLen Chase a fun\, safe\, and memorable event! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support this race and Natural Lands mission of saving open space\, caring for nature\, and connecting people to the outdoors and each other. Click here to learn more. \nResults:\nChip timing services provided by Bryn Mawr Racing Company. The 2-Mile Fun Run-Walk will not be timed. \nRace Swag:\nT-shirts for all registered participants. Pre-registration by April 24 is required to guarantee shirt size and availability. (Shirts are not guaranteed for late or race day registrants.) \nPost-race Party:\nJoin the party after the run. East Branch Brewing will be pouring suds during Pints on the Preserve. Enjoy your beer and food with lively music at the Lenfest Center pavilion. \n		\n			register now		\n\n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/cheslenchase-2026/
LOCATION:ChesLen Preserve\, 1199 Cannery Road\, Coatesville\, Pennsylvania\, 19320
CATEGORIES:general,health and wellness,member perks,NextGen
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SUMMARY:Fungi Finds & Field Notes: A Nature Journaling Foray
DESCRIPTION:Discover the amazing world of fungi at the third session of our Learning Through Art series. In partnership with the Philly Mycology Club and our friends at French Creek State Park\, this immersive program blends natural history\, creativity\, and mindful observation as we explore one of the most fascinating branches of life on Earth. \nDuring this special session\, participants will join volunteer leaders from Philly MycoClub for an informal\, curiosity‑driven walk‑and‑talk through the woods. Along the way\, we’ll slow down to notice the forms\, colors\, and textures of the mushrooms and lichens around us—pausing for nature journaling as we learn. Afterward\, we’ll embark on a group foray\, scattering across the landscape to see what kinds of fungi are popping up and then regrouping to identify\, discuss\, and document our finds. \nWhether you’re enchanted by mushroom ecology\, interested in improving your field observation skills\, or simply excited to sketch and note what you discover\, this relaxed and supportive program offers space for all levels of experience. Together\, we’ll explore why fungi are essential contributors to healthy ecosystems\, how to look for them responsibly\, and how journaling can deepen your relationship with the natural world. \nThis event will consist of an informal walk-and-talk as well as a foray. All you need to bring is a notebook or pad of paper\, a pencil or pen (materials will also be provided if you don’t have them)\, and your curiosity. We’ll take a moment to introduce the practice of nature journaling for any beginners\, offering prompts and simple techniques to help you observe\, record\, and engage with fungi in meaningful ways. \nMeet at Scott’s Run Lake parking lot (follow the link for direct meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xLtnSGKFCo7Y6Cj67) \nThis workshop is part of our ongoing Learning Through Art series\, where we partner with nature journaling ambassador Michele Murphy to cultivate creativity\, curiosity\, and connection across our parks and preserves. Wisdom begins in wonder—and we hope this series inspires you to explore\, reflect\, and notice more deeply each time you step outside. \nFrench Creek State Park is located within the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape\, a place-based partnership administered by Natural Lands and funded in part by a grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources\, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/fungi-finds-2026-0512/
LOCATION:French Creek State Park\, 843 Park Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & entertainment,explore the natural world,general,nature walks,NextGen
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SUMMARY:Blue Moon Wander & Connect
DESCRIPTION:Step into the rare glow of a Blue Moon as we wander Bryn Coed Preserve after dark. This mindful\, slow‑paced evening walk invites participants to tune into the night landscape\, observe the shifting light\, and learn about the moon’s phases and folklore. \nThrough quiet reflection and gentle guidance\, you’ll deepen your sense of presence and connection with the natural world under a luminous\, moonlit sky.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/blue-moon-wander-2026-0531/
LOCATION:Bryn Coed Preserve\, Flint Road\, Chester Springs\, Pennsylvania\, 19425
CATEGORIES:explore the natural world,general,member perks,nature walks,NextGen
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