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hummingbird Moth on a purple flower
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Hummingbird Moth on wild bergamot | photo: David Brandes

can pollinator gardens make a difference?

July 23, 2026

By Tanya Dapkey, Natural Lands NextGen Council member As biodiversity declines and pollinators face growing pressures from habitat loss, pesticides, invasive species, and climate change, […]

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firefly in a jar for observation
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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.

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An American Kestrel on top of a bare tree with blue sky behind
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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.

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a bench at a scenic overlook
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Nature + Art = NextGen Stress Relief

May 13, 2026

By Jonathan Long, NextGen Council member Hello all, my name is Jonathan Long.  I’m a member of Natural Lands’ NextGen Council.  For a day job, […]

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A meditation labyrinth of bricks embedded in gravel in the woods
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A mediation labyrinth in the woods at Crow’s Nest Preserve

Crow’s Nest Meditation Labyrinth

May 10, 2026

By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager. We are thrilled to announce that we now have a mediation labyrinth at the Warwick Woods part of Crow’s Nest […]

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Aerial view of forested valley in spring with some trees not leafing out yet
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Aerial view of forested valley in spring with some trees not leafing out yet

Crow’s Nest: What A Long Strange Spring It’s Been

May 1, 2026

By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager. Yes, I know it’s only half over. But strange! We had a hard frost in mid-April. That’s not remarkable; our […]

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A black and gold bumble bee clinging to grass.
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A bumble bee feeds on meadow grass a Gwynedd Preserve.

insects are emerging

April 24, 2026

Welcome to spring at Hildacy Preserve, when the bees, flies, and other insects begin to emerge.

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A lost and found box on a post near a wooded trailhead
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A lost and found box on a post near a wooded trailhead at Crow’s Nest Preserve

Crow’s Nest: Lost and Found

April 22, 2026

By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager. Sometimes, we all need a little help. We all forget things, drop things, or put our water bottle on the […]

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