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Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and […]
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Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and […]
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Volunteer Day at Mariton
Volunteer Day at Mariton
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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Wine and Wander – sold out
Wine and Wander – sold out
This event is sold out. Please join us for a future event. Join us for an exclusive, after-hours tour featuring two of our favorite things: […]
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PlayIn Time Music Circle
PlayIn Time Music Circle
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. Instructors […]
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Volunteer – Care for Nature
Volunteer – Care for Nature
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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Volunteer – Care for Nature
Volunteer – Care for Nature
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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Yoga in the Garden
Yoga in the Garden
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. […]
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Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and […]
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Outdoors Online – Fantastic Fireflies
Virtual Event
Outdoors Online – Fantastic Fireflies
Did you know there are more than 15 different species of fireflies in Pennsylvania? Learn how to tell species apart by just their lights. Some […]
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Volunteer – Nurture Nature
Volunteer – Nurture Nature
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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Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and […]
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Stardust! Summer Celebration
Stardust! Summer Celebration
Event registration is currently closed. If you have questions or need additional information please contact Brenda Engstrand, Senior Administrative Support, 610-353-5587 x 243. If you have secured […]
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Fungi Foray with Philly Myco Club
Fungi Foray with Philly Myco Club
Join Philadelphia Mycology Club’s Kevin Popowich for a Fungi Foray along the trails of Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary to discover and uncover the wonderful world of […]
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PlayIn Time Music Circle
PlayIn Time Music Circle
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. Instructors […]
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First Friday Organ Concert
First Friday Organ Concert
The Organ Historical Society (OHS) and Natural Lands present First Friday Organ Concerts in the Main House at Stoneleigh: a natural garden. Join us for […]
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Annual Nesting Bird Census – CANCELLED
Annual Nesting Bird Census – CANCELLED
This event is cancelled. Please join us for a future event! Grab binoculars and join us in counting birds at Mariton. Since 1981, staff and […]
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Volunteer – Nurture Nature
Volunteer – Nurture Nature
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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Surrender & Soften: Mini Wellness Retreat
Surrender & Soften: Mini Wellness Retreat
Are you looking for an opportunity to release your over-stimulated mind and over-taxed body? Take some time for yourself at our mini wellness retreat at […]
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Berks Trail Challenge Bilingual Hike
Berks Trail Challenge Bilingual Hike
Celebrate National Trails Day on a special bilingual hike as part of the Berks Trail Challenge.
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Volunteer – Give Back to Nature
Volunteer – Give Back to Nature
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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Yoga in the Garden – CANCELLED
Yoga in the Garden – CANCELLED
This event is CANCELLED due to the weather forecast. Please join us next week! Relax the mind and strengthen the body with an all-levels yoga […]
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Volunteer – Garden Tenders
Volunteer – Garden Tenders
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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Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and […]
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Mountain Laurel Meander – CANCELLED
Mountain Laurel Meander – CANCELLED
This event is cancelled due to weather forecast. Join Preserve Manager Josh Saltmer and Events Coordinator Tianna Godsey for a scenic hike through a breathtaking […]
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Art & Connect: Open Call for Submissions
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 […]
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Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and […]
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PlayIn Time Music Circle
PlayIn Time Music Circle
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. Instructors […]
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Sound Meditation
Sound Meditation
Join our partners Soul Bloom for an evening of supreme relaxation in the restored bank barn at Crow’s Nest Preserve. Enjoy a full sound bath […]
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Volunteer – Care for Nature
Volunteer – Care for Nature
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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Volunteer – Nurture Nature
Volunteer – Nurture Nature
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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Mindfulness in Motion
Mindfulness in Motion
Saunders Woods Preserve is a lovely backdrop for practicing mindfulness in motion. Join instructor Aimée Alegria Barry as she leads you through some relaxing, easy […]
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Home and Garden Tour
Home and Garden Tour
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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Macro Photography Workshop: Up Close & Personal
Macro Photography Workshop: Up Close & Personal
Join tiny bug and flower enthusiast Valerie Hoffman for an immersive, three-hour macro photography workshop at Crow's Nest Preserve. This hands-on program is perfect for […]
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Pints on the Preserve
Pints on the Preserve
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! […]
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Orchestra in the Garden: Mostly Mozart
Orchestra in the Garden: Mostly Mozart
Registration through the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Orchestra in the Garden returns this June for a series of outdoor concerts at Stoneleigh: a natural garden […]
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Yoga in the Garden
Yoga in the Garden
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. […]
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Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and […]
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Secrets of Sadsbury Woods Hike
Secrets of Sadsbury Woods Hike
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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Insect Safari for Kids
Insect Safari for Kids
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 […]
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Outdoors Online – Out on the Land
Virtual Event
Outdoors Online – Out on the Land
Join us this June for a special Pride Month webinar exploring the vibrant diversity of the natural world. In this one-hour virtual event, we’ll journey […]
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Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights
Live music, wine and beer, s’mores toasting, star gazing, and sunset socializing at one of the most beautiful settings in all of Chester County. Friday […]
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PlayIn Time Music Circle
PlayIn Time Music Circle
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. Instructors […]
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Summer-sational Nights Solstice Edition
Summer-sational Nights Solstice Edition
Hello, summer! Join us in the garden after-hours to celebrate the solstice and kick off our Summer-sational Nights series. To usher in this special evening, […]
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Volunteer – Nurture Nature
Volunteer – Nurture Nature
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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Volunteer – Give Back to Nature
Volunteer – Give Back to Nature
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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Beginning a Botanical Sketchbook: Observations
Beginning a Botanical Sketchbook: Observations
Join botanical artist Margaret Saylor as you learn to observe and draw the natural world. Explore the minute details and plant characteristics of summer specimens. […]
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Volunteer – Give Back to Nature
Volunteer – Give Back to Nature
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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Volunteer – Nurture Nature
Volunteer – Nurture Nature
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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Yoga in the Garden
Yoga in the Garden
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. […]
1 event,
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Volunteer – Garden Tenders
Volunteer – Garden Tenders
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! […]
1 event,
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Volunteer – Spring Gardening – cancelled
Volunteer – Spring Gardening – cancelled
This event is cancelled. Please join us for a future event. Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab […]
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Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Volunteer – Spring Gardening
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and […]
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Insect Walk
Insect Walk
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 […]
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PlayIn Time Music Circle
PlayIn Time Music Circle
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. Instructors […]
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Fluorescent Firefly Frolic – sold out
Fluorescent Firefly Frolic – sold out
This event is sold out. Please join us for a future event. Join us for an enchanting evening under the stars as we look for […]
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Volunteer – Care for Nature
Volunteer – Care for Nature
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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Volunteer – Care for Nature
Volunteer – Care for Nature
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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Home and Garden Tour
Home and Garden Tour
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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Orchestra in the Garden: Summer Serenade with Reggie Mobley
Orchestra in the Garden: Summer Serenade with Reggie Mobley
Registration through the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Orchestra in the Garden returns this June for a series of outdoor concerts at Stoneleigh: a natural garden […]
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Fluorescent Firefly Frolic
Fluorescent Firefly Frolic
Join us for an enchanting evening under the stars as we look for several different species of fireflies, each emitting a unique glow. Led by […]
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Yoga in the Garden
Yoga in the Garden
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. […]
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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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