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JROTC Cadets pose along the trail where they spread gravel.
Owen J. Roberts Navy JROTC Finishes Another Trail
May 29, 2025
By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager. Cadets from the Owen J. Roberts High School Navy JROTC program came out to Crow’s Nest Preserve again this year […]
Eastern box turtle at Mariton
thinking outside the box.
May 16, 2025
Preserve Manager Zane Miller has spotted quite a few box turtles as he goes about his workdays. The more he encountered, the more he began to wonder how robust their population was. So, he set about studying them.
Crebilly Farm sunset in summer
saving Crebilly.
May 16, 2025
The 308-acre Crebilly Farm is an oasis of green near the intersection of Street Road and Route 202 in a heavily developed and quickly growing portion of Chester County. Gently rolling fields, rustling leaves in a shady woodland, meandering streams, and birdsong. It’s hard to believe this property was once the subject of heated debate, many late-night township meetings, legal battles, and community petitions.
Breinig property along the Kittatinny Ridge
Saving a Kittatinny Forest for People and Songbirds
May 13, 2025
The forested tract in Lehigh County protects scenic views from the Appalachian Trail and offers essential habitat for wildlife.
Stoneleigh potstickers volunteers
tending tomorrow’s transplants.
May 10, 2025
One seed at a time, these volunteers are growing plants to increase the biodiversity both at Stoneleigh and yards, gardens, and patio planters across the region.
Drone image of Crebilly Farm, Chester County, PA
Natural Lands Magazine – Spring/Summer 2025
May 8, 2025
The winter 2024 edition of Natural Lands magazine
Landscape painting of Stroud Preserve by Gregory Blue
Art Exhibit Open Call to All Nature-Inspired Artists
May 8, 2025
Natural Lands’ NextGen Council invites you to be considered for an art exhibit from 11/13-16 at the Da Vinci Art Alliance gallery in Philadelphia.
Map showing five labeled properties and their relationship to PA State Gamelands
Ensuring Unbroken Forests in Bucks County, PA
May 7, 2025
Dense woodlands like the ones preserved provides essential habitat to wildlife, particularly migratory songbirds such as Scarlet Tanager and Wood Thrush.
