land for life. nature for all.
Natural Lands is a non-profit organization that saves open space, cares for nature, and connects people to the outdoors in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey.
discover nature preserves, gardens, and hiking trails nearby
Natural Lands is committed to creating opportunities for joy and discovery in the outdoors for everyone. Find yourself outside by exploring our network of nature trails, hiking trails, and walking paths on 40+ nature preserves.
All are free to visit and everyone is welcome.
explore our nature preserves
Access to the great outdoors, close to home. Natural Lands’ nature preserves and public garden span two states and 13 counties. Miles of hiking trails connect you to wildflower-filled meadows, shady forests, boulder-strewn stream valleys, wetlands teeming with life, vibrant native plant gardens, and coastal marshland habitat. Our 23,000+ acres of open space is open to all and always free to visit.
find a nature preserve or gardenmake a date with nature
We host a wide variety of fun and informative events on our nature preserves, for kids or kids at heart, all year round. Birding and wildflower walks along the nature trails, yoga in the garden, live music in the meadow, and much more. Many of our events are free or low cost, and members enjoy discounts and early registration.
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connect with the outdoors as a volunteer
Plant a tree, help at events, clean up hiking trails, and much more. You can give a few hours at an organized volunteer event at one of our nature preserves, or make a deeper, on-going commitment through our Force of Nature® volunteer program. We also offer corporate volunteer opportunities.
ready to give back?
find yourself outside challenge
Visit all of our featured nature preserves and public garden to earn yourself a cool t-shirt. Where will you go first?
make a date with nature
With 40+ nature preserves and one public garden located in two states and 13 counties, there is nature waiting nearby for you to explore. Start exploring our 120+ miles of hiking trails today.
caring for our nature preserves
Our nature preserves and hiking trails need restoration and ongoing maintenance to ensure that plants, insects, and wildlife thrive there.
