support
Be a part of the community that’s helping to save open space, care for nature, and connect people to the outdoors.
join or renew
We help nature. You help us. Be a part of the community of members that supports our work!
more ways to support
Create a new future for land conservation. There are many ways to support Natural Lands and the communities in which we work.
Volunteer
Your time is one of the most valuable things you have. Why not spend it outdoors taking care of the places you love?
Impact
See your support in action across our preserves and our communities.
why your support matters
wildlife
Habitat loss and degradation has contributed to a 58% decline in animal populations between 1970 and 2012. If the trend continues, population decline could reach 67% by 2020. At Natural Lands, we work to increase the quantity and quality of wildlife habitat by saving the region’s most ecologically important landscapes.
water
Clean, safe water is essential to all life. But, in Pennsylvania alone there are more than 15,000 miles of streams that are unsafe for drinking or recreation. Natural Lands ensures clean water by preserving the land around our streams and rivers and by planting thousands of trees to serve as a natural filter.
climate
Climate change is a global issue, but together we can affect change on a local level. Rich natural areas serve as critical reservoirs for carbon storage. Forests and meadows store 25 times more carbon dioxide than lawns and, in one year, an acre of forest will absorb twice the amount of carbon dioxide produced by an average car’s annual mileage. The land Natural Lands has protected and cares for is an important part of the solution.
health
Fresh air to breathe, clean water to drink, unspoiled places to explore, trails to walk—all are essential to human health. Time in nature is also proven to enhance mood and relieve stress. A study found $1.3 billion in avoided health costs in southeastern Pennsylvania due to recreation on protected open spaces. This is just one reason our nature preserves are open to everyone... and always free.