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hummingbird Moth on a purple flower
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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, […]

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Close-up of a black and orange monarch butterfly perched in the palms of a child's hands
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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

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Yellow wildflowers blooming in a green meadow under blue skies
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$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 […]

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firefly in a jar for observation
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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.

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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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flame colored red maple leaves
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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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a garden with yellow, orange, and purple flowers
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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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