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Members’ Day Sold Out
May 6, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thank you for your interest in Members’ Day. The event is now sold out. Please visit the events page to explore other programs that may be of interest to you and will be free or discounted due to your membership with Natural Lands. We are so grateful for your generous support.
Land for life. Nature for all. It’s the heart of our mission. But we can’t succeed without member support.
You take care of us all year long. This is our chance to thank you.
Members are invited to appreciate all you make possible—miles of trails, unparalleled views, and dedicated care of the natural world that supports us all.
Mingle with friends and other Natural Lands members. Choose from a variety of activities—including guided hikes and strolls, family-friendly activities at Ollie Owl’s NaturePlayGround, an introduction to birding program, and hot air balloon rides featuring stunning views of the 1,282-acre preserve.
Together we have an impact. Today. And forever.
Drop-in Activities
(registration for the event is still required, but no need to sign up for time slot.)
Sights and Sounds of Birding (Watch, listen, and learn about the birds that live at ChesLen Preserve.)
- 2:00 – 3:30 pm
- 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Family Friendly Ollie Owl Stream Play
- 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Timed Activities
(Pick your timeslots in the registration fields below. Space is limited for each activity.)
SOLD OUT Nature Walks (Departs every hour. Hike is approximately 45 minutes.)
- 2:15 pm – SOLD OUT
- 3:15 pm – SOLD OUT
- 4:15 pm – SOLD OUT
- 5:15 pm – SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT Discover Stroll (30-minute stroll for people of various abilities, including those with walkers and strollers or with limited time.)
- 2:30 pm – SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT – The Birds of Natural Lands in the Lenfest Center (Learn about the birds of Natural Lands by our extraordinary Director of Volunteer Engagement, Deb Beer. This 45-minute seated presentation takes place inside of the Lenfest Center.)
- 3:30 pm – SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT – Tethered Hot Air Balloon (Soar above ChesLen Preserve to admire the impact of your support. The time slot is a half an hour window. Since this activity is dependent on the weather, it may be subject to be canceled or adjusted.)
- 4:00 pm – SOLD OUT
- 4:30 pm – SOLD OUT
- 5:00 pm – SOLD OUT
- 5:30 pm – SOLD OUT
ChesLen Preserve is the largest privately owned nature preserve open to the public in Chester County. Miles of marked hiking trails lead visitors through shady woodlands, flower-filled meadows, farm fields, and stream valleys.
Visitors can also explore Ollie Owl’s NaturePlayGround, where young explorers can climb logs, build stick tee-pees, hunt for bugs, explore small streams, and get a little dirty, tired, and inspired. Free play is encouraged and is a great way for kids to gain an appreciation for nature.
- Event is rain or shine.
- Please dress appropriately for the weather and for walking on uneven, and possibly, wet terrain.
- Parking may be limited—we encourage carpooling. This is an open house-style event with activities being offered throughout the afternoon.
- Please leave your four-legged friends at home.
- All participants (adults and minors) wishing to ride the hot air balloon will be required to sign a liability waiver.
- In the event of unsafe conditions that would prevent the balloon from flying, we will notify participant by email before the event.
Cancellation:
Events may be cancelled due to inclement weather or low registration. In that case, we will make every effort to update our website and contact registrants. Note that we cannot offer refunds of paid registrations or ticket purchases, but rest assured that your donation will help us in our work to save open space, care for nature, and connect people to the outdoors.
Photography policy:
Attendance at Natural Lands programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for use in print and electronic media. Images will not be identified using full names without written approval from the individual. Please notify Natural Lands staff if you would prefer that your photo not be used.
Participant Waiver:
By registering for this event, I, as the participant, and/or parent or legal guardian of a minor participant, do hereby understand and acknowledge that by participating, in this, or any, Natural Lands’ event or activity, I am agreeing to indemnify and hold harmless Natural Lands, their respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, employees, other participants, any sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the Activity takes place, (each considered one of the “RELEASEES” herein).
I further acknowledge, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of the Program and related Activities and my and/or the Minor’s experience and capabilities, and believe that I and/or the minor are qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions of participation.
I fully understand that: (a) the Program and related Activities involve risks and dangers of damage to personal property and serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death (“risks”); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my and/or the Minor’s own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Activity, the condition in which the Activity takes place, or the negligence of the “releasees” as aforementioned; (c) there may be other risks and social and economic losses either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I and/or the minor incur as a result of my participation or that of the Minor in the Activity.
I hereby release, discharge, and covenant not to sue Natural Lands or any of their “releasees” from all liability, claims, demands, losses, injuries, damage to property, or other damages on my and/or the minor’s account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the “releasees” or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations; and I further agree that if, despite this release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement I, the Minor, or anyone on the Minor’s behalf makes a claim against any of the Releasees, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which any may incur as the result of such claim.
I have read this Agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by registering for this event, and have done so freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.