Volunteer – Give Back to Nature
ChesLen Preserve 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, Pennsylvaniahelping hands make a difference.
make a date with nature
With 23,000+ acres of land across two states and 13 counties, there’s a lot to explore.
find yourself outside
From yoga to bird walks to volunteering, we offer events year-round.
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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More than ever, “forever” depends on what we do today. Together we can make a difference.
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.
celebrate America’s 250 years with 250 miles. Join Natural Lands in 2026 to celebrate the USA’s 250th birthday by walking, trekking, or hiking 250 miles at […]
February 2 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 am
learn moreJoin people from all over the world and head outdoors to count birds. The annual Great Backyard Bird Count depends on everyone—from beginners to experts—to […]
February 14 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am
learn moreJoin us in the cozy magnificence of Stoneleigh’s Main House for an evening of mystery and intrigue featuring the Murder Mystery Co. of Philadelphia. In […]
February 21 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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helping hands make a difference.
Harmonize body, mind, and spirit through this all-levels yoga ashtanga class.
Spend time in the new year writing in the winter garden.
Join our partner Aaron Greenberg and learn how big trees care for you, and how you can care for them.
Harmonize body, mind, and spirit through this all-levels yoga ashtanga class.
Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers for seasonal garden projects.
Get your hands dirty and give back to a great cause!
get outside and give back.
Harmonize body, mind, and spirit through this all-levels yoga ashtanga class.
Discover the magic of birds in historical and contemporary art in this online program.
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.
get startedRock, 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!
join usEast Branch Brewing Company will be pouring suds on select Saturdays. Enjoy refreshments with a take-your-breath-away view.
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