Our Mission
land for life.
Preserving and nurturing nature’s wonders.
nature for all.
Creating opportunities for joy and discovery in nature for everyone in our region.
How we do it
saving open space
Protecting open space from development by growing publicly accessible nature areas, working with private landowners to create permanent conservation plans for their properties, and helping communities preserve more of their land.
caring for nature
Stewarding natural resources on our properties and sharing what we learn with others.
connecting people to the outdoors… and each other
Creating opportunities for people to connect with and learn from nature.
meet Allston. an unlikely hero.
The year is 1953. Ike has just become President and America is in the throes of the post-war boom (jobs and babies are plentiful). In the Chestnut Hill community of Philadelphia, a man by the name of Allston Jenkins has set his mind on a daunting task.