Natural Lands

Volunteer - Spring Gardening
2026-05-07 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-12 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-14 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-19 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-21 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-26 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-28 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-02 08:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Stoneleigh: a natural garden, 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 19085
Did you know more than 100,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers for seasonal garden projects.
Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with like-minded people.
Capacity is limited for this small-group event, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up, please show-up. If you need to cancel, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. All are welcome, ages 12 and up. Children age 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Native Plant & Insect Relationships with Morris Arboretum
2026-05-07 10:30 - 12:30
Insects rely on plants for a variety of things, such as food, shelter, and breeding habitat. For our native insects, plant species are of particular importance as they often fill unique needs that other plants cannot.
Join us as we learn how insects and native plants interact and support each other—in both public gardens and our own backyards.
After an indoor lecture, we will move outside to explore the plants and pollinators in the gardens of Stoneleigh.
This program will take place at Stoneleigh: a natural garden.
Registration through Morris Arboretum.

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PlayIn Time Music Circle
2026-05-08 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-05-15 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-05-22 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-05-29 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-06-05 10:15 - 11:00
Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children up to age five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Miss Virginia will guide you and your child through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic and new tunes. PlayIn Time’s Music Circles build musical connection and community through shared fun. Get ready to dance, jam, and learn.
Things to know:

Classes will run on Friday mornings from 10:15am – 11:00am.

Join for the whole series or just for one or two sessions. Registration is available on PlayIn Time’s website, linked below.

If you have them, you are welcome to bring your own shakers, sticks, or other percussive instruments.

Classes will be held outside on the Great Lawn so bring a blanket or lawn pad to sit on.

Please note that, while the program is geared toward younger ages, siblings ages 6 and older are welcome and can attend free of charge.

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Accessible Golf Cart Tour - SOLD OUT
2026-05-08 11:00 - 11:45
This event is sold out. Please join us for a future event.
Designed for guests with limited mobility, these monthly tours on a golf cart will be an intimate, 45-minute excursion led by a knowledgeable member of Stoneleigh’s staff. The tour includes dazzling displays of native plants, stately trees, and historical landscapes by the Olmsted Brothers that have been thoughtfully reimagined into a beautiful and biodiverse haven for people and wildlife— all from the comfort of a golf cart.
Cart tours have a limited capacity of five people. All guests joining the cart tour must have a ticket.

Home and Garden Tour - SOLD OUT
2026-05-09 10:30 - 12:00
This event is sold out. Please join us for a future event.
Enjoy dazzling displays of native plants, stately trees, and historical landscapes by the Olmsted Brothers that have been thoughtfully reimagined into a beautiful and biodiverse haven for people and wildlife.
The spectacular Tudor Revival Main House—which is only open for special events—is also included in the tour, so don’t miss this opportunity for a peek inside the former home of three prominent Main Line families.
Looking for a more accessible option? Consider joining our Golf Cart tours:
Friday, April 17, 11:00 – 11:45 am
Friday, May 8, 11:00 – 11:45 am
Friday, June 26, 11:00 – 11:45 am

Yoga in the Garden
2026-05-10 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-05-17 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-05-24 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-05-31 10:15 - 11:15
Relax the mind and strengthen the body with an all-levels yoga class and meditation session guided by Christina Fittipoldi in the tranquil setting of Stoneleigh. The gentle pace will allow us time to linger in poses and build a deeper connection to the body using our breath.
Please bring a mat, water bottle, and any props you may like to use.

Storytime Yoga for Families
2026-05-14 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-05-21 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-05-28 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-06-04 10:30 - 11:15
Join our partner, Heartwell Yoga, for a holistic approach to both story time and yoga that honors the understanding that play is vital to a child’s development.
Each class is based on a children’s book with the themes of the book being woven into playful yoga- inspired movement, stories, music, breath work and relaxation techniques. Storytime Yoga will provide an opportunity for children to explore themselves, the world around them, and their imaginations through mindful movement and children’s literature.
Storytime Yoga is an engaging class designed for caregivers and their children ages 18 months to 5 years.

Flowering Vines of Stoneleigh
2026-05-15 10:30 - 12:00
A romantic and whimsical garden is never complete without the presence of at least one (but preferably many) flowering vines. Perfect for adorning an arbor or festooning a fence, vines are among our most beautiful and enchanting native plants. And most of them are ecological powerhouses to boot.
Join Stoneleigh staff for a guided walk through the garden to explore Stoneleigh’s diverse and captivating collection of native flowering vines and learn about the many ways they enhance the garden.

Beginning a Botanical Sketchbook: Observations
2026-05-16 10:00 - 13:00
Join botanical artist Margaret Saylor for a program encouraging observation of the natural world through drawing. We’ll explore the minute details and plant characteristics of spring specimens.
Begin a sketchbook or add to an existing one. Use graphite, Micron pen, and/or watercolor to depict plant life. Who knows… this could be the start of a lifelong sketchbook habit.
About the instructor: Margaret Saylor has a Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration with distinction, from The New York Botanical Garden. She has taught numerous botanical art workshops and technique classes throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. Her medium is watercolor on vellum, egg tempera, and graphite. Learn more about Margaret and her work on her website.

Wine and Wander
2026-05-19 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for an exclusive, after-hours tour featuring two of our favorite things: plants and wine. Led by Stoneleigh Director Ethan Kauffman and celebrated sommelier Michele Edington, take an evening stroll through the garden and enjoy a specially curated sampling of four different natural wines. Learn about the flavor profiles and unique characteristics of each wine, all while exploring the spectacular beauty of Stoneleigh along the way. Register early for this sought-after event, back by popular demand.

Home and Garden Tour
2026-05-23 10:30 - 12:00
Enjoy dazzling displays of native plants, stately trees, and historical landscapes by the Olmsted Brothers that have been thoughtfully reimagined into a beautiful and biodiverse haven for people and wildlife.
The spectacular Tudor Revival Main House—which is only open for special events—is also included in the tour, so don’t miss this opportunity for a peek inside the former home of three prominent Main Line families.
Looking for a more accessible option? Consider joining our Golf Cart tours:
Friday, April 17, 11:00 – 11:45 am
Friday, May 8, 11:00 – 11:45 am
Friday, June 26, 11:00 – 11:45 am

Stardust! Summer Celebration
2026-06-05 18:30 - 21:30
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 Lands’ annual summer celebration—to help raise awareness of and support for our mission.
The secret to Stardust’s magic? Being outdoors on a beautiful summer evening—wrapped in a stunning conserved landscape—for cocktails, a roving supper, and much merriment under the stars.
But the night-of experience is only part of the magic. Natural Lands’ regional mission to provide land for life and nature for all is vital. And your sponsorship or ticket purchase will advance our highest priorities for saving open space, caring for nature, and connecting people to the outdoors and each other.
So, join us for the fun of it all. But know that your support has an impact, and together we will make a difference. Today. And forever.
