Natural Lands

Splish Splash!
2025-08-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Stroud Preserve, 454 North Creek Road, West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19382
Come out and splash in Brandywine Creek! Squish in the mud, swish your toes in the water, and splash your friends. Kids and adults are invited to play in the stream, relax, and enjoy the last days of summer.
This event is made possible with generous support from
The Kulicke Fund.

Big Trees of Stoneleigh - sold out
2025-08-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Stoneleigh: a natural garden, 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 19085
This event is sold out please join us for a different event.
From whispering hemlocks to weeping katsura, Stoneleigh boasts a trove of treasured trees. In fact, Stoneleigh is home to eight trees that are among the 10 largest of their respective species in the state, including two state champions. Join Stoneleigh staff on a guided walk to learn about the history and horticulture of the garden’s big trees.

Art & Connect: Deadline for Submissions
2025-08-01 | Pennsylvania
Thank you for your interest in Art and Connect, the submissions are now closed. Please consider submitting your photos for Through the Wild Lens – Photo Contest at Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary.
What inspires you in nature, and how do you connect with and express this inspiration?
Natural Lands’ NextGen Council invites artists (18+) of all backgrounds and mediums to submit their work for Art & Connect, a juried exhibition to be held this November with our partners at the Da Vinci Art Alliance gallery in Philadelphia. We are seeking creative expressions inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey—with a special interest in pieces that reflect your connection to Natural Lands’ preserved properties.
From painting to poetry, sculpture to spoken word, all forms of original artwork are welcome. Whether you’re an emerging artist or a seasoned creator, we want to see how nature moves you.
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Deadline to Submit: Friday, August 1, 2025
This event is hosted by Natural Lands’ NextGen Council, a group of passionate advocates in their 20s–40s working to help Natural Lands reach younger and more diverse communities. The exhibit is a celebration of creativity, conservation, and the power of connection.
Questions? Contact Martha Moore at Natural Lands. Scroll down for a link to submit and more guidelines/details.
Let nature inspire your art—and share it with the world.
Interested in seeing the art show? Save the date and stay tuned to join us at the Opening Reception at DaVinci Art Alliance on Thursday, November 13.
