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Volunteer – Summer Gardening
Volunteer – Summer 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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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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Insects After Hours
Insects After Hours
Since Stoneleigh opened as a public garden, it has become an essential habitat for insects of all sorts. Join Engagement Manager and naturalist Samantha Nestory […]
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Moonlight Moth Party: An Evening of Community Science – postponed
Moonlight Moth Party: An Evening of Community Science – postponed
Due to weather/heat concerns, this event has been postponed to Friday, August 15. Join local naturalists for an evening of moth discovery and community science. […]
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Volunteer – Summer Gardening
Volunteer – Summer 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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Art & Connect: Deadline for Submissions
Don't miss the chance to submit for our Art & Connect exhibit! Today is the final day. What inspires you in nature, and how do […]
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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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Big Trees of Stoneleigh – sold out
Big Trees of Stoneleigh – sold out
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. […]
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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 – Summer Gardening
Volunteer – Summer 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 – Summer Gardening
Volunteer – Summer 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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Splish Splash!
Splish Splash!
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 […]
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Friday Frolic: Then & Now
Friday Frolic: Then & Now
Join current Preserve Manager Preston Wilson, past Preserve Manager Jack Stefferud, and Events Coordinator Tianna Godsey for a guided hike at Paunacussing Preserve. Together, we’ll […]
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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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Outreach: Smokey the Bear’s Birthday Bash
Outreach: Smokey the Bear’s Birthday Bash
Celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday with Smokey and friends, including our partners Berks County Parks & Rec. Visit with conservation and forestry vendors to play […]
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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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The Hidden Lives of Pollinators: A Lecture & Garden Tour
The Hidden Lives of Pollinators: A Lecture & Garden Tour
Join us for an enlightening afternoon with instructor Max McCormick as she delves into the fascinating world of monarchs and other pollinators. This one-hour lecture […]
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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! ChesLen Preserve […]
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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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Outreach: Bug Fest
Outreach: Bug Fest
Join our partners, The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, for a wild weekend celebrating more than a few of their favorite (invertebrate) things. […]
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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 – Summer Gardening
Volunteer – Summer 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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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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Volunteer – Summer Gardening
Volunteer – Summer 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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Summer-sational Nights
Summer-sational Nights
There’s just nothing like a summer evening. We invite you to enjoy the outdoors at Stoneleigh this summer during extended garden hours every third and […]
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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? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. […]
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Summer Tai Chi
Summer Tai Chi
Join instructor Aimée Alegria Barry as she leads you through some relaxing, easy steps of tai chi walking to bring together mind and body. She’ll […]
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The Savoy Company presents: Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Mikado” and Friends
The Savoy Company presents: Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Mikado” and Friends
Join The Savoy Company for an enchanting summer evening of music in the stunning Circle Garden at Stoneleigh. Savoy’s talented performers will present highlights from […]
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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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Outdoors Online: iNaturalist – Become a Community Scientist
Virtual Event
Outdoors Online: iNaturalist – Become a Community Scientist
Learn how to use the free iNaturalist app to start tracking local biodiversity while exploring the natural world. Led by our partner Julie Travaglini of Allegheny […]
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Volunteer – Summer Gardening
Volunteer – Summer 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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Outreach: Willistown Country Fair
Outreach: Willistown Country Fair
Say so long to summer with our partners, Willistown Township, at their annual Willistown Country Fair. Enjoy live music, face painting, glitter tattoos and balloon […]
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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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Volunteer – Summer Gardening
Volunteer – Summer 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 […]
2 events,
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Summer-sational Nights
Summer-sational Nights
There’s just nothing like a summer evening. We invite you to enjoy the outdoors at Stoneleigh this summer during extended garden hours every third and […]
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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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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 […]
1 event,
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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! […]
1 event,
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Volunteer – Summer Gardening
Volunteer – Summer 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 […]
1 event,
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Volunteer – Summer Gardening
Volunteer – Summer 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 […]
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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