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Stardust 2026
June Reflections on Stardust
August 12, 2026
By Jarrod Davis, NextGen Council Chairperson The wicked weather of this summer in our region—five heatwaves (and counting), monumental downpours, blustery winds, and the haze […]
American sweetgum at Stoneleigh
American Sweetgum: As Old As the Dinosaurs
July 28, 2026
by Anthony D. Fredericks, guest blogger Prevalent throughout Natural Lands preserves, American sweetgums (Liquidambar styracifluaare) are some of North America’s most distinctive trees. They are […]
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, […]
A Monarch butterfly perches in the palm of a child’s hands.
curious caterpillars of Pennsylvania
July 21, 2026
The different butterfly and moth species of Pennsylvania
$20,000 Grant Will Support Woodland & Meadow Restorations
July 7, 2026
MEDIA, Pa., July 7, 2026 – Natural Lands, the region’s oldest and largest land conservation organization, has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Foxwynd […]
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.
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) […]
