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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
Permanently protecting natural areas through acquisition and land protection agreements (conservation easements), and by helping communities preserve more of their land.

caring for nature
Managing 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 mild-mannered accountant and dapper dresser by the name of Allston Jenkins has set his mind on a daunting task.

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