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Crow’s Nest Preserve

Crow’s Nest Preserve is a haven for many wild and wonderful creatures, including children!

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Sadsbury Woods Preserve

A visit to the deep forests at Sadsbury is like stepping back in time to what Pennsylvania looked like centuries ago.

An autumn landscape of colorful trees on hills under a blue sky. A clearing in the middle show a meadow and water.

Bear Creek Preserve

Bear Creek Preserve is a vast expanse of forests and steep stream valleys... and has some of the best hiking trails in the region!

Upcoming events

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Stoneleigh: a natural garden | Stoneleigh Natural GardenVolunteer Service

Volunteer - Fall Gardening

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Stoneleigh: a natural garden | Stoneleigh Natural GardenGeneral Events

PlayIn Time Music Circle

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Bryn Coed Preserve | Volunteer Service

Volunteer - Nurture Nature

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Stoneleigh: a natural garden | Member DiscountStoneleigh Natural GardenGeneral Events

Home and Garden Tour

ChesLen Preserve | General Events

Plein Air Painting at ChesLen Preserve

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ChesLen Preserve | General Events

Pints on the Preserve

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ChesLen Preserve | NextGenFamily and KidsGeneral Events

Family Edition - Pints on the Preserve

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ChesLen Preserve | Volunteer Service

Volunteer - Give Back to Nature

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Crow’s Nest Preserve | General Events

Sunday Yoga

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Stoneleigh: a natural garden | Stoneleigh Natural GardenVolunteer Service

Volunteer - Fall Gardening

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Stoneleigh: a natural garden | Stoneleigh Natural GardenVolunteer Service

Volunteer - Fall Gardening

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Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary | Volunteer Service

Volunteer - Give Back to Nature

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Successful Result from the Save Crebilly Campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Successful Result from the Save Crebilly Campaign MEDIA, Pa., November 1, 2024 – Natural Lands and Westtown Township announced today the successful…

Natural Lands and Lower Merion School District Reach Agreement for Sale of Oakwell

Final Crebilly Farm Fundraising Effort