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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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    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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    • before you go
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      • trail maps for your smartphone
      • dos & donts
      • dog rules
      • photography
      • deer management
  • 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
    • 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
      • our NextGen community
      • in your community
      • in your own space
  • resources
    • for landowners
      • 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
      • stewardship planning
      • stewardship handbook
      • other resources
    • for gardeners
      • smart plants choices
      • helpful habits
      • bring life to your garden
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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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  • Sat 18
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    Volunteer Day at Sadsbury Woods

    October 18, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
    Sadsbury Woods Preserve 443 Old Wilmington Road, Coatesville, Pennsylvania

    Wander the woods in search of wildflowers.

  • Sat 18
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    Fall Festival & Connect with NextGen

    Featured October 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Stroud Preserve 454 North Creek Road, West Chester, Pennsylvania

    Don’t miss this inaugural Fall Festival featuring local artisans and vendors in Stroud’s barnyard.

  • Sat 18
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    Cancelled: The Art of Animals: Children’s Workshop with Illustrator

    October 18, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Join local illustrator, Kate Garchinsky, to learn all about bats.

  • Sun 19
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    Volunteer – Nurture Nature

    October 19, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
    Bryn Coed Preserve Flint Road, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania

    get outside and give back.

  • Sun 19
    Yoga class in the Circle Garden at Stoneleigh

    Yoga in the Garden

    October 19, 2025 @ 10:15 am - 11:15 am
    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Enjoy the tranquility of the garden through yoga.

  • Tue 21
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    Volunteer – Fall Gardening

    October 21, 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 21
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    Serpentine Barrens Tour at Serpentine & Willisbrook Preserves

    October 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
    Willisbrook Preserve Titans Cricket Ground, 110 Line Rd, Malvern, Pennsylvania

    Join Natural Lands and Willistown Township staff to learn about this unique ecosystem.

  • Tue 21
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    Nutrition: Walk & Talk with Main Line Health

    October 21, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Join Main Line Health for a walk and talk through the garden. 

  • Wed 22
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    Tree Drawing for Beginners Workshop Series

    October 22, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Explore the art of drawing trees in this beginner’s class.

  • Wed 22
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    Silent Sensory Forest and Meadow Meander

    October 22, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
    Peacedale Preserve 160 Peacedale Road, Lincoln University, Pennsylvania

    Join us for a peaceful late afternoon stroll, where silence speaks louder than words, and nature provides the conversation.

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    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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    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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