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. […]
make a date with nature
With 23,000+ acres of land across two states and 13 counties, there’s a lot to explore.
find yourself outside
From yoga to bird walks to volunteering, we offer events year-round.
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.
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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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. […]
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Whether you’re seeking ease, grounding, or a glimpse of a gorgeous sunset, join yoga instructor Jen Gervasi this spring at ChesLen Preserve for a gentle, sunset yoga series. Together, we’ll restore […] |
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Celebrate the rhythms of spring as we explore the magic of birds on the move. During this guided walk, we’ll watch for migrating species, observe […]
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This event is full. Please join us at a future event. Did you know more than 100,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab […]
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Thanks for joining this volunteer event at Natural Lands Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary. Volunteering with us is a great way to learn more about the natural world, […] |
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Through the Wild Lens – Photo Contest at Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary
Connect with the wonders of nature—and share the magic you see through your lens. Natural Lands invites photographers of all skill levels to participate in […]
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Wander with us through the ever-changing array of blooms along the wooded trails and open meadows of Saunders Woods and the Bridlewild Trails. Preserve Manager Luke Hamilton […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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Art Along the Trails – Through the Wild Lens
Bring your friends to experience the beauty of nature through the lens of local artists at Art Along the Trails, an outdoor gallery on display […]
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Although online registration is closed, we’re happy to welcome walk-ins—some spots are still available. Land for life. Nature for all. It’s the heart of our […]
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This event is sold out. Please join us for a future event. Celebrate the rhythms of spring as we explore the magic of birds on […]
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Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. […]
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Enjoy the beauty of ephemerals along the mountainous terrain of Bougher Hill overlooking the Delaware River. Preserve Manager Zane Miller will guide us along trails […]
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Join us at Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary for an intimate pre‑release celebration of Untrammeled: golden-cracked words, the third poetry collection by Natural Lands’ Events Coordinator, Tianna […] |
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This event is cancelled. Please join us for a future event. Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join […]
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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 […] |
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celebrate America’s 250 years with 250 miles. Join Natural Lands in 2026 to celebrate the USA’s 250th birthday by walking, trekking, or hiking 250 miles at […] |
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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. […]
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This event is cancelled. Please join us for a future event. Whether you’re seeking ease, grounding, or a glimpse of a gorgeous sunset, join yoga […] |
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This event is cancelled. Please join us for a future event. Celebrate the rhythms of spring as we explore the magic of birds on the […]
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The diverse and growing gardens of Stoneleigh sustain a variety of migratory songbirds during spring migration. Flycatchers, orioles, thrushes, and warblers wing their way across the […]
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This event is cancelled. Please join us for a future event. Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join […]
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Join us for a fun and fascinating journey into the toxic traits of Pennsylvania’s most notorious plants and animals. From plants that can leave you […] |
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This event is full. Please join us for a future event. Celebrate the rhythms of spring as we explore the magic of birds on the […]
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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. […]
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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 […] |
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Join current Preserve Manager Jill Sabre, past Preserve Manager Jack Stefferud, and Events Coordinator Tianna Godsey for a guided hike at Stroud Preserve. It’s a perfect chance […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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NOTE: due to weather, we have moved the timing of this event up. Preserve Manager Zane Miller guides this annual community-science effort to document birds […]
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Embark on a spring adventure through Sadsbury Woods Preserve with its display of blooming spring ephemerals. Join Force of Nature® volunteer team leaders Matthew Watson […]
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**MEETING LOCATION: Opalanie Park, 1422 St. Matthews Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425 | Link for Directions Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? […]
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This event is full. Please sign up for a future event. Help make ChesLen Chase a fun, safe, and memorable event. We’re looking for enthusiastic […]
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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 […]
Get ready to kick up your heels for nature at Natural Lands’ annual ChesLen Chase with a 5K and 2-mile Fun Run-Walk. The fun continues […]
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East Branch Brewing Company will be pouring suds at the Lenfest Center pavilion. Enjoy refreshments with a take-your-breath-away view. Pair your pint with a… …hike! ChesLen Preserve […] |
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Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in nurturing nature. Good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! […]
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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 […]
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This event has been rescheduled to June 14th! Click here for the new date. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in […] |
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Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in nurturing nature. Good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! […]
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Join Natural Lands and our partners Willistown Township staff to learn about this unique ecosystem. Join us for an enlightening tour of the Serpentine Barrens […] |
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Celebrate the rhythms of spring as we explore the magic of birds on the move. During this guided walk led by our skilled Force of […]
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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. […]
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Join us for an educational journey through the beautiful Sadsbury Woods Preserve led by our dedicated volunteer stewards. We’ll explore the vital restoration efforts taking […]
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Discover the amazing world of fungi at the third session of our Learning Through Art series. In partnership with the Philly Mycology Club and our […]
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Whether you’re seeking ease, grounding, or a glimpse of a gorgeous sunset, join yoga instructor Jen Gervasi this spring at ChesLen Preserve for a gentle, sunset yoga series. Together, we’ll restore […] |
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This event is sold out. Please join us for a future event. Celebrate the rhythms of spring as we explore the magic of birds on […]
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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. […]
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This event is sold out. Please join us for a future event. This event is reserved exclusively for Natural Lands members and their guests Get […]
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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 […] |
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Celebrate the rhythms of spring as we explore the magic of birds on the move. During this guided walk, we’ll watch for migrating species, observe […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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Art Along the Trails – Through the Wild Lens
Bring your friends to experience the beauty of nature through the lens of local artists at Art Along the Trails, an outdoor gallery on display […]
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Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. […]
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Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in nurturing nature. Good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! […]
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Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in nurturing nature. Good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! […]
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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. […]
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Join us for a special Big Tree Tour through Bryn Coed Preserve led by Aaron Greenberg of the Pennsylvania Champion Tree Program. This guided walk […] |
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Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. Projects vary, but […]
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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 […]
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“The people cannot be healed until the land is healed. The land cannot be healed until the people are healed by the land.” - Martin […] |
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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. […]
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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 […]
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Whether you’re seeking ease, grounding, or a glimpse of a gorgeous sunset, join yoga instructor Jen Gervasi this spring at ChesLen Preserve for a gentle, sunset yoga series. Together, we’ll restore […] |
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Take your reading outdoors with Read Between the Pines: Quiet Book Club, a quiet literary gathering where nature sets the scene. Bring a book—any book—and enjoy […] |
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Celebrate the rhythms of spring as we explore the magic of birds on the move. During this guided walk led by our skilled Force of […]
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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. […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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Celebrate the rhythms of spring as we explore the magic of birds on the move. During this guided walk, we’ll watch for migrating species, observe […]
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Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in nurturing nature. Good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! […]
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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 […]
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Sticks, stones, shells, seeds, feathers, bark, river glass, found objects, fibers, paint... Using a playful mix of natural materials and unexpected treasures, we’ll come together […] |
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Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in nurturing nature. Good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! […]
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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 […] |
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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. […]
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Whether you’re seeking ease, grounding, or a glimpse of a gorgeous sunset, join yoga instructor Jen Gervasi this spring at ChesLen Preserve for a gentle, sunset yoga series. Together, we’ll restore […] |
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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. […]
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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 […] |
1 event,
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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 […] |
1 event,
Art Along the Trails – Through the Wild Lens
Bring your friends to experience the beauty of nature through the lens of local artists at Art Along the Trails, an outdoor gallery on display […] |
2 events,
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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 […]
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Step into the rare glow of a Blue Moon as we wander Bryn Coed Preserve after dark. This mindful, slow‑paced evening walk invites participants to […] |
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.
get startedRock, 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!
join usEast Branch Brewing Company will be pouring suds on select Saturdays. Enjoy refreshments with a take-your-breath-away view.
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