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nature as healer
April 28, 2025
For the second time, Natural Lands’ Hildacy Preserve hosted Nature as Healer: A Writing Workshop with instructor Naila Francis of This Hallowed Wilderness. Despite 20 […]
Coatesville’s Ash Park Revitalization Now Underway
April 28, 2025
The much-anticipated revitalization of Ash Park, located in the heart of the City of Coatesville, is taking shape as bids for construction opened on April 7.
Earth Day Reflections
April 22, 2025
By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager. Spring is upon us and the ephemeral wildflowers are incredible right now. Crow’s Nest Preserve lags behind much of the […]
Lincoln the Bald Eagle to Move to Natural Lands’ Preserve
April 1, 2025
Note: Please read to the end to get the “full story.” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA, Pa., April 1, 2025 – Lincoln, the Bald Eagle made […]
Borough of Chester Heights Adds 40 Acres of Open Space
March 27, 2025
Natural Lands and the Borough of Chester Heights, Delaware County, announced the Borough purchased 40.2 acres of open space on Valleybrook and Smithbridge Roads. Natural Lands has worked for the past several years to negotiate the project and secure grant funding. The Borough of Chester Heights plans to establish low-impact trails on the property for residents to enjoy.
Praying Mantis ID
March 20, 2025
friend or foe? it’s complicated. Gardeners have long appreciated the pest-control benefits of the Carolina praying mantis, which sits patiently on plants, front legs raised […]
More than 150 Acres of Pennsylvania Forest Preserved
March 19, 2025
Natural Lands announced today the preservation of two wooded properties that were transferred to state agencies. They provide critical habitat for migratory songbirds and other wildlife. The acreage will now be open to the public for visitation and recreation… and will never be developed.
Prescribed Fire Improves Grassland Habitat
March 12, 2025
Prescribed fire more closely mimics a natural process than mowing, an alternative we use when burning is not possible.