Natural Lands

Friday Organ Concert
2026-06-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Stoneleigh: a natural garden, 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 19085
The Organ Historical Society (OHS) and Natural Lands present Friday Organ Concerts in the Main House at Stoneleigh. Join us for noontime concerts this spring featuring Stoneleigh’s mighty Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ. Local organists will perform a selection of sweeping musical pieces surrounded by the elegant beauty of the Tudor-revival style home. June’s concert will feature musical selections on the organ and trumpet.
About the musicians:

Edward Landin Senn began his intensive musical training at the St. Thomas Choir School in New York City under the direction of Gerre and Judith Hancock. He continued his studies at Interlochen Arts Academy, where he studied organ with Thomas Bara, and later earned a Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance from Westminster Choir College. At Westminster, he studied organ with Ken Cowan and harpsichord with Kathleen Scheide.
From 2013 to 2025, Edward served as Assistant Director of Music at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church in Bryn Mawr, PA. His previous church appointments include Christ Church United Methodist (New York City), St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (Morristown, NJ), and Grace Epiphany Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, PA).
Edward has performed in recital throughout the United States and internationally in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, and Wales. A passionate advocate for new music, he has commissioned works from composers including Carson Cooman, Pamela Decker, and Craig Phillips.
He currently works for the Organ Historical Society, based in Villanova, PA, and remains active as a freelance musician, performing on organ and piano, and composing on commission.

Steven Heitzer, a native Philadelphian, is an active classical trumpet player in the tri-state area. He is a member of Opera Philadelphia, Bach Festival Orchestra of Bethlehem, Reading Symphony and Ocean City Pops Orchestra. He is also a frequent performer with Delaware Symphony, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra, Lancaster Symphony, and the Walnut Street Theatre.
Steve’s many performing credits include Dave Brubeck, Branford Marsalis, Don Rickles, Peter Nero and Luciano Pavoratti among others. Steven’s main musical interest besides playing the trumpet is arranging music. He has scored nearly 200 brass arrangements for Philadelphia Brass, the Delaware Symphony, Ocean City Pops Orchestra as well as works for various choirs and organists around the Philadelphia region. He received his undergraduate degree from Temple University and his master’s degree from Manhattan School of Music.
He lives in Philadelphia with his wife Kelly, a jazz vocalist and music therapist. In his spare time, when not arranging music, Steve enjoys old movies, spy novels, and crossword puzzles.
Schedule of organists:

March 6: Kevin O’Malia

April 10: Vincent Ryan

May 1: Margaret Harper

June 12: Edward Landin Senn featuring trumpeter Steven Heitzer

Home and Garden Tour
2026-06-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-27 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

Yoga in the Garden
2026-06-14 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-06-21 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-06-28 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.

Volunteer - Spring Gardening
2026-06-16 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-18 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-23 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-25 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-30 08:30 - 11:30
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.

PlayIn Time Music Circle
2026-06-19 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-06-26 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-07-10 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-07-17 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-07-24 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-07-31 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-08-07 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-08-14 10:15 - 11:00
Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children ages newborn to five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor 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, June 19th through August 14th (no class on July 3)

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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Insect Safari for Kids
2026-06-24 10:15 - 11:15
Bugs are all around us. Underground, in the air, underwater… they’re everywhere! Despite their small size, insects are among the most important animals on the planet, supporting our ecosystems from the ground up. Stoneleigh is home to many different insects, from tiny beetles to giant dragonflies.
Kids, grab your favorite adult and join us on an insect safari in the garden as we search for bugs of all sorts. We’ll learn about their fascinating relationships with plants, humans, and each other. Afterward, you’ll be ready to embark on an insect safari in your own backyard.
This program takes places outdoors and is intended for kids aged 3 to 8 but older siblings are always welcome to join in the learning.

Insect Walk
2026-06-26 10:30 - 12:00
Join Engagement Manager and naturalist Sam Nestory on a walk through the garden to search for the fascinating insects that call Stoneleigh home. Learn about insect diets and lifecycles, how important these creatures are to our ecosystems, and how you can support them in your own garden.
This program is geared towards adults and older children. Check out our Insect Safari for Kids for the young entomologists in your life.

Accessible Golf Cart Tour
2026-06-26 11:00 - 11:45
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.

Summer Pruning Workshop
2026-07-10 10:30 - 12:00
Early summer is a perfect time for shaping, shearing, and sculpting certain trees and shrubs in the garden. Join Stoneleigh staff for a workshop to learn summer pruning basics for small trees and shrubs, as well as specialized pruning techniques used at Stoneleigh like espalier, cloud-pruning, and hedging. Part lecture, part demonstration, this workshop will help you build confidence in your pruning skills and offer an opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion about pruning in your own garden.
This workshop will begin with an indoor lecture then move outdoors for pruning demonstrations by a Stoneleigh horticulturist. Dress for the weather and bring a notebook and writing utensil.
