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Beams of sunlight pour through green woods around tall dark trees.

Saunders Woods Preserve

25 acres

Saunders Woods Preserve is a natural oasis for wildlife and community residents in the heart of the Main Line. The Bridlewild Trail passes through the preserve and connects to a wider system of paths that wind through the community. A walk here reveals a lively forest habitat as well as an open meadow that is home to a variety of bird species.

Address

1020 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA

Visitor Hours

Thurs – Tues, dawn to dusk. Closed Wednesdays.

Trail Map

Before you go

parking

8/10 of a mile northeast of Morris Avenue on Waverly Road

history

Donated to Natural Lands in 1988 by Dorothy Saunders, the property—originally known as “Little Farm”—has long been a place of refuge for both people and wildlife. For decades, the preserve’s trails and circa-1830 barn have welcomed families, students, scout troops, equestrians, and community members; the forest and meadows are home to a myriad of songbird species and other wildlife.

Small green fiddleheads of a fern, the plant's curled up fronds, are illuminated by bright light in the forest.

access to nature. more essential than ever.

Our preserves are open, thanks to member support.

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