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    With 23,000+ acres of land across two states and 13 counties, there’s a lot to explore.

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    From yoga to bird walks to volunteering, we offer events year-round.

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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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    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.

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  • events & news
    • events
      • general events
      • volunteer events
      • nextgen events
      • events with member perks
      • garden tours
      • plan your event
    • news
      • press releases
      • news from the preserves
      • news from the garden
      • all news
  • what we do
    • save open space
      • why protecting land matters
      • how conservation works
      • community green spaces
    • care for nature
      • caring for our preserves
      • caring for our garden
      • stewardship planning
      • bird conservation
    • connect people to the outdoors
      • at our preserves & garden
      • in your community
      • nature for all
    • about us
      • mission & history
      • staff & leadership
      • our fiscal approach
      • our values
      • careers
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      • member benefits
    • partner
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      • ways to volunteer
      • upcoming volunteer events
      • be a Force of Nature®
      • Stoneleigh Ambassadors
      • corporate volunteering
    • get involved
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      • in your community
      • in your own space
  • resources
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      • conservation easement landowners
      • sell or donate your land
      • conserve your land
    • for municipal partners
      • Growing Greener: Conservation by Design
      • planning & landscape architecture
      • land conservation consulting
      • open space ballot referendums
      • PECO Green Region
    • land management
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      • stewardship handbook
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    • for gardeners
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Members Appreciation Day

ChesLen Preserve

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, and connecting people to the outdoors […]

May 2 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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Stardust! Summer Celebration

Stoneleigh: a natural garden

Stardust: It’s literal. It’s metaphorical. And when it touches us, it’s magical!  Soaring trees. Tranquil vistas. Gardens full of natural beauty and life. Let the magic of Stoneleigh awe and inspire you as we gather for Stardust—Natural […]

June 5 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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Friday Night Lights

ChesLen Preserve

music. without walls. Picture this: warm summer breezes, live music, locally crafted cider, wine and beer, s’mores, and unforgettable sunset views at one of the […]

June 26 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Beats & Brews

Binky Lee Preserve

music. without walls Join us for a magical early-fall evening where music, nature, and community come together beneath crisp autumn skies. Enjoy live music from […]

September 19 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • Thu 12
    Gregory Blue Plein Air workshop at ChesLen, September 2024

    Art & Connect: Open Call for Submissions

    June 12, 2025

    Open call for submissions to our first-ever art exhibition inspired by nature.

  • Thu 12
    blue and purple flowers on a green background.

    Volunteer – Spring Gardening

    June 12, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am
    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Support spring sprouts in our favorite public garden.

  • Sat 14
    two volunteers in bright yellow shirts help with planting

    Volunteer – Care for Nature – cancelled

    June 14, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
    Gwynedd Preserve 640 Swedesford Road, North Wales, Pennsylvania

    helping hands make a difference.

  • Sat 14
    A close up of someone wearing blue gloves placing a plant in the dirt.

    Volunteer – Nurture Nature – cancelled

    June 14, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
    Bryn Coed Preserve Flint Road, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania

    get outside and give back.

  • Sat 14
    a group of people gathered on a sunny day in an open field standing doing tai chi poses

    Mindfulness in Motion – cancelled

    June 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Saunders Woods Preserve 1020 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA

    Explore Tai Chi while walking the preserve, bringing together body and mind.

  • Sat 14

    Macro Photography Workshop: Up Close & Personal

    June 14, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Crow's Nest Preserve 201 Piersol Road, Elverson, Pennsylvania

    Capture the beauty of the smallest wonders in nature in this workshop.

  • Sat 14
    The trail at ChesLen stretches into the distance with a glowing sky and open space.|An early spring creek reflects sunshine with a mossy bank.

    Pints on the Preserve – CANCELLED

    June 14, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    ChesLen Preserve 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, Pennsylvania

    East Branch Brewing Company will be pouring suds at the Lenfest Center pavilion.

  • Sat 14
    people playing violins with green leaves in the foreground and stone mansion in the background

    Orchestra in the Garden: Mostly Mozart

    June 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Join the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia for an evening of music in the garden. 

  • Tue 17
    Close-up of dew on a red petal flower.

    Volunteer – Spring Gardening

    June 17, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am
    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Support spring sprouts in our favorite public garden.

  • Tue 17
    a green grassy path with tree tubes on either side and a blue sky overhead|a rocky trail disappears into greenery

    Secrets of Sadsbury Woods Hike

    June 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Sadsbury Woods Preserve 443 Old Wilmington Road, Coatesville, Pennsylvania

    Join our volunteer stewards on an exploration of our restoration efforts.

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    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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    Natural Lands

    1031 Palmers Mill Road | Media, PA 19063 | 610-353-5587

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    Media, PA 19063
    610-353-5587
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