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make a date with nature
With 23,000+ acres of land across two states and 13 counties, there’s a lot to explore.
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find yourself outside
From yoga to bird walks to volunteering, we offer events year-round.
- what we do
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why protecting land matters
Every acre we save cleans and cools the air we breathe, soaks up floodwaters, provides wildlife with habitat, filters the water we drink, and brings humans improved health and joy.
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donate now
More than ever, “forever” depends on what we do today. Together we can make a difference.
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natives are nice
Native plants feed native insects, which are the foundation of life on this planet. Every yard, garden, and patio pot needs more natives.
- events & news
volunteer
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Volunteer – Nurture Nature – SOLD OUT
Volunteer – Nurture Nature – SOLD OUT
Event is sold out. Please connect with us on another volunteer event. Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and […]
Volunteer – Nurture Nature – SOLD OUT
Volunteer – Nurture Nature – SOLD OUT
Event is sold out. Please connect with us on another volunteer event. Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and […]
2 events,
Volunteer – Care for Nature – CANCELLED
Volunteer – Care for Nature – CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled due to the expected frigid weather conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you at future […]
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1 event,
Volunteer – Winter Gardening
Volunteer – Winter Gardening
Did you know more than 100,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, […]
3 events,
Volunteer – Nurture Nature – Cancelled
Volunteer – Nurture Nature – Cancelled
This event is cancelled. Please join us for a different event in the future. Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab […]
2 events,
Volunteer – Winter Gardening
Volunteer – Winter Gardening
Did you know more than 100,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, […]
2 events,
Volunteer – Love our trees, please
Volunteer – Love our trees, please
Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in straightening tree tubes and cutting invasive vines to […]
1 event,
Volunteer – Nurture Nature
Volunteer – Nurture Nature
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 […]
2 events,
Volunteer – Give Back to Nature
Volunteer – Give Back to Nature
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! […]
0 events,
1 event,
Volunteer – Winter Gardening
Volunteer – Winter Gardening
Did you know more than 100,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, […]
0 events,
1 event,
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2 events,
Volunteer – Give Back to Nature
Volunteer – Give Back to Nature
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! […]
Volunteer – Nurture Nature – FULL
Volunteer – Nurture Nature – FULL
Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. […]
1 event,
0 events,
1 event,
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and […]
0 events,
1 event,
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and […]
0 events,
1 event,
Volunteer – Care for Nature
Volunteer – Care for Nature
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! […]
1 event,
0 events,
2 events,
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and […]
Volunteer – Mulch Madness
Volunteer – Mulch Madness
Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Join fellow volunteers in preparing garden beds for spring, removing old stalks and spreading mounds […]
0 events,
1 event,
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and […]
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and […]
1 event,
Volunteer – Nurture Nature
Volunteer – Nurture Nature
Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. […]
1 event,
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and […]
1 event,
Volunteer – Love our trees, please
Volunteer – Love our trees, please
Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in straightening tree tubes and cutting invasive vines to […]
1 event,
Volunteer – Nurture Nature
Volunteer – Nurture Nature
Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. […]
1 event,
Volunteer – Care for Nature
Volunteer – Care for Nature
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! […]
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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