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The diverse and growing gardens of Stoneleigh sustain a variety of migratory songbirds during fall migration. Flycatchers, orioles, thrushes, and warblers wing their way across […]
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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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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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Join us and our partners at French Creek State Park for a collaborative, hands-on nature walk where you’ll learn how to become a community scientist. […] |
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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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Join artist Henry Martin for this four-session class at Stoneleigh designed for anyone who enjoys the natural world and wants to explore it more deeply […] |
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Natural Lands’ diverse habitats sustain a variety of avian species. We’ll look for migratory and resident birds, including songbirds, raptors, and more. Bring your binoculars […]
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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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Natural Lands’ diverse habitats sustain a variety of avian species. We’ll look for migratory and resident birds, including songbirds, raptors, and more. Bring your binoculars […]
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Join our partner, Julie Travaglini of Allegheny Land Trust, for a spooky yet fascinating virtual webinar where we'll explore the eerie creatures and plants in […] |
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Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in straightening tree tubes and cutting invasive vines to […]
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Take a hike with Natural Lands, led by our Force of Nature volunteer leaders. Together, we’ll get to know other outdoor-loving friends during one of […]
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Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Virginia […]
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The Organ Historical Society (OHS) and Natural Lands present First Friday Organ Concerts in the Main House at Stoneleigh: a natural garden. These noontime concerts […] |
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Natural Lands’ diverse habitats sustain a variety of avian species. We’ll look for migratory and resident birds, including songbirds, raptors, and more. Bring your binoculars […]
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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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Celebrate the Harvest Moon with an evening hike through Hildacy Preserve. As the almost full moon rises, enjoy a peaceful walk guided by naturalists and […] |
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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. […] |
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Natural Lands’ diverse habitats sustain a variety of avian species. We’ll look for migratory and resident birds, including songbirds, raptors, and more. Bring your binoculars […]
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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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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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Join artist Henry Martin for this four-session class at Stoneleigh designed for anyone who enjoys the natural world and wants to explore it more deeply […] |
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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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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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Join us in collaboration with Morris Arboretum to learn how goldenrods and asters can add beauty and biodiversity to any property. After an indoor lecture, […]
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Natural Lands’ diverse habitats sustain a variety of avian species. We’ll look for migratory and resident birds, including songbirds, raptors, and more. Bring your binoculars […] |
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Embrace the vibrant colors of autumn with a guided fall foliage hike at Bear Creek Preserve. Join us for a scenic morning stroll through the […]
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Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Virginia […] |
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Natural Lands’ diverse habitats sustain a variety of avian species. We’ll look for migratory and resident birds, including songbirds, raptors, and more. Bring your binoculars […]
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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? Join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. Projects vary, but […]
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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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Join us at this mini wellness retreat at Hildacy Preserve to find your center and calm your nervous system. This is an invitation to gather […]
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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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Join us for an afternoon exploring the insides of the 19th century barns of Crow’s Nest Preserve. These four structures represent three of the styles […]
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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! […] |
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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. […] |
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Natural Lands’ diverse habitats sustain a variety of avian species. We’ll look for migratory and resident birds, including songbirds, raptors, and more. Bring your binoculars […]
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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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Mindful birding combines bird watching with mindfulness techniques to develop heighted awareness and a deeper experience. During this session, we’ll use birds as our guide […] |
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Join artist Henry Martin for this four-session class at Stoneleigh designed for anyone who enjoys the natural world and wants to explore it more deeply […] |
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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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Natural Lands’ diverse habitats sustain a variety of avian species. We’ll look for migratory and resident birds, including songbirds, raptors, and more. Bring your binoculars […] |
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Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Virginia […] |
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Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at Stroud Preserve as we celebrate the crisp autumn season with our NextGen Council. Our inaugural Fall Festival brings […]
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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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Learn about a year in the life of a little brown bat named Otis as illustrator Kate Garchinsky reads The Secret Life of the Little […] |
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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. […] |
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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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In partnership with Main Line Health, Natural Lands is pleased to present a walk through the garden led by Carolyn Farhy, MS, RDN, LDN, from […] |
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Join artist Henry Martin for this four-session class at Stoneleigh designed for anyone who enjoys the natural world and wants to explore it more deeply […]
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Escape the hustle and bustle for a couple hours and instead immerse yourself in the soothing sights, sounds, and scents of nature. This unique afternoon […] |
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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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Sip, snack, and discover the vital world of some often-overlooked native pollinators. |
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Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Virginia […] |
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Natural Lands’ diverse habitats sustain a variety of avian species. We’ll look for migratory and resident birds, including songbirds, raptors, and more. Bring your binoculars […]
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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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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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Join members of the Chesmont Astronomical Society for an evening of skywatching in one of the scenic open fields at Gwynedd Preserve. The event begins […] |
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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. […]
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Poetry invites us to look more closely at the world, both large and small. Sally Love Saunders will join us at the barn at Idlewild […] |
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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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1 event,
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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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Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Virginia […] |
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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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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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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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