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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
$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 […]
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.
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.
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) […]
Photo: David Korbonits
Natural Lands Magazine – Spring/Summer 2026
June 15, 2026
Check out the latest issue of our magazine.
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 […]
Photo: David Korbonits
Reuniting Stoneleigh And Oakwell
June 1, 2026
In August 2024, Natural Lands and LMSD entered into an agreement allowing Natural Lands to acquire 10 acres of the site—known as Oakwell—to expand Stoneleigh and reunite these properties that were once one. The remaining three acres will be sold to a separate non-profit organization that intends to conserve those acres and restore the historical buildings they contain.
