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Valerie Hoffman insect photography at Crow’s Nest Preserve
Crow’s Nest: Art in Nature
September 4, 2026
by Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager. One might ask, what role does art play on our preserves? You know the expression, “Food tastes better outdoors”? That […]
Touching the Stars: Making Astronomy Accessible to the Visually Impaired
August 19, 2026
by Alicia Wood, Berks County Intermediate Unit akhornberger624@gmail.com Astronomy, or rather stargazing, has long been considered a visual activity. The night sky can be dazzling, […]
Hummingbird Moth on wild bergamot | photo: David Brandes
can pollinator gardens make a difference?
July 23, 2026
By Tanya Dapkey, Natural Lands NextGen Council member As biodiversity declines and pollinators face growing pressures from habitat loss, pesticides, invasive species, and climate change, […]
Bioluminescent Lightshow event at Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary, photo by Tianna Godsey
bioluminescent lightshow at Mariton
June 30, 2026
Our Bioluminescent Lightshow event at Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary did not disappoint. The flashing display was mesmerizing, and we learned all about Citizen Science efforts.
American Kestrel perched on top of a tree
a bird’s eye view of conservation
June 24, 2026
Natural Lands is using Motus towers and the migration data they provide to help inform our land conservation and stewardship work.
Nature + Art = NextGen Stress Relief
May 13, 2026
By Jonathan Long, NextGen Council member Hello all, my name is Jonathan Long. I’m a member of Natural Lands’ NextGen Council. For a day job, […]
A mediation labyrinth in the woods at Crow’s Nest Preserve
Crow’s Nest Meditation Labyrinth
May 10, 2026
By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager. We are thrilled to announce that we now have a mediation labyrinth at the Warwick Woods part of Crow’s Nest […]
Aerial view of forested valley in spring with some trees not leafing out yet
Crow’s Nest: What A Long Strange Spring It’s Been
May 1, 2026
By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager. Yes, I know it’s only half over. But strange! We had a hard frost in mid-April. That’s not remarkable; our […]
