corporate volunteering
When was the last time you and your team used their outdoor voices? Volunteering with Natural Lands creates a great opportunity to give back to nature and to connect with one another.
ready to get outside?
Get out of the office and build relationships with your co-workers and with nature. Volunteer projects focus on habitat maintenance and restoration projects—like planting trees, cutting invasive vines, or tending trails—on Natural Lands’ properties.
To arrange your team’s date with nature, send us a message.
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Our Corporate Sponsors receive priority for volunteer opportunities as a benefit of their support. We strive to schedule other groups when possible, though there is ample demand to fill most spaces in spring and fall.
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Prepare to work outside for several hours and get dirty. It’s always possible to encounter ticks, poison ivy, and temperature extremes. (Hey… it’s nature. She’s sometimes unpredictable.)
Dress in seasonal layers with long pants and long-sleeved shirt, and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes for walking on uneven ground. No shorts, flip-flops, or sandals, please. Water bottles, hats, insect repellent that deters ticks, and sunscreen are all suggested.
dates
Spring (April/May/June) and Fall (September/October/November) are ideal times for volunteer projects. We plan 6 to 12 weeks in advance and schedule events on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
times
Projects generally start at 9:00 AM and last about 2.5 hours.
locations in Chester County
- Binky Lee Preserve, Chester Springs – Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Bryn Coed Preserve, Chester Springs – Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- ChesLen Preserve, Coatesville – Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Stroud Preserve, West Chester – Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Willisbrook Preserve, Malvern – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
locations in Delaware County
- Hildacy Preserve, Media – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
locations in Montgomery County
- Gwynedd Preserve, North Wales – Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Saunders Woods Preserve, Gladwyne – Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Stoneleigh: a natural garden, Villanova – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
All are welcome, ages 12 and up. Note, trails are not ADA accessible. Minors (youth ages 12 to 17) must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum 15 registrants, maximum 25 people. Capacity is determined by tools, parking, staff, and general property impact.
Tools are provided by Natural Lands, but volunteers are also welcome to bring their own. Please bring your own work gloves if you have them.
Yes. The scheduled workday may be cancelled in case of rain or extreme weather. Sorry, no rain dates.
where you’ll volunteer
Make plans to visit the many locations where we invite volunteers to engage.
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