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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) […]

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Natural Lands Expands Stoneleigh: a natural garden in Villanova, PA MEDIA, Pa., June 15, 2026 – Natural Lands today announced the acquisition of 10 acres […]

Oakwell is saved, and Stoneleigh is growing.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to preserve Oakwell as part of Stoneleigh. We are immensely grateful to the current leadership of the Lower Merion School District and to the community for its support,” said Oliver Bass, president of Natural Lands.

By Anthony D. Fredericks, guest blogger Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is known by several names including common spicebush, northern spicebush, wild allspice, or Benjamin bush. Extant […]

By Tianna Godsey, Natural Lands Events Coordinator Reporting back after a fun, though chilly, event hosted with our partners in the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation network, […]

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By Tianna Godsey, events coordinator Owls are often a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. Let’s gain a little wisdom ourselves and learn more about these […]

by Anthony D. Fredericks, guest blogger It’s been celebrated in literature (The Legend of Sleepy Hollow), planted by George Washington at Mount Vernon, and is […]

by Anthony D. Fredericks, guest blogger It’s one of the first plants to bloom in late winter or early spring—one that generates its own heat, […]