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An American Kestrel on top of a bare tree with blue sky behind
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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.

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Red Maples – the Kings of Crimson

June 22, 2026

By Anthony D. Fredericks, guest blogger Red leaves in autumn; red flowers in spring; and red twigs, buds, and stems make red maples (Acer rubrum) […]

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Photo: David Korbonits

Natural Lands Magazine – Spring/Summer 2026

June 15, 2026

Check out the latest issue of our magazine.  

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Some of the many native plants you can see at Stoneleigh in summer.

Thirteen-Acre Oakwell Property Preserved

June 15, 2026

Natural Lands Expands Stoneleigh: a natural garden in Villanova, PA MEDIA, Pa., June 15, 2026 – Natural Lands today announced the acquisition of 10 acres […]

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Photo: David Korbonits

Reuniting Stoneleigh And Oakwell

June 1, 2026

In August 2024, Natural Lands and LMSD entered into an agreement allowing Natural Lands to acquire 10 acres of the site—known as Oakwell—to expand Stoneleigh and reunite these properties that were once one. The remaining three acres will be sold to a separate non-profit organization that intends to conserve those acres and restore the historical buildings they contain.

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Photo: David Korbonits

Stoneleigh is growing.

May 24, 2026

It’s rare that a botanic garden has the opportunity to expand by nearly 25 percent. It is even more rare to reunite properties that were […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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