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Get the latest buzz on Natural Lands' work to save open space, care for nature, and connect people to the outdoors and each other.Invasives Scavenger Hunt 2024
August 30, 2024
iMapInvasives, a program of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, sponsored a scavenger hunt for five invasive species.
Contra Dance September Special Date
August 28, 2024
After June’s successful dance at Crow’s Nest, the local contra dance will he held here again in September.
Plein Air Painting Class
August 26, 2024
Karen Weber will offer a course in plein air painting—landscape painting done in the beauty of the outdoors on one of our preserves.
Crow’s Nest Camp 2024 – Week Five
August 24, 2024
The last week of camp is for the 7th and 8th graders. They know the preserve well, and are ready to explore Crow’s Nest.
Bryn Coed And The Underground Railroad
August 19, 2024
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Quakers and free Black people in Chester County assisted enslaved people on their journey to freedom.
Your First Visit / First Friday Hike
August 10, 2024
Have you ever wanted to visit Crow’s Nest Preserve but don’t know where to go, or what to do here? Here are some tips.
An Icy Blast…
August 1, 2024
Maybe you need this reminder right now—winter is coming! You’re welcome. Winter photography at Crow’s Nest Preserve.
Summer Camp 2024 – Week Four
July 31, 2024
The 4th and 5th graders had their own week at camp and had a good time. They played in the woods and on rafts in the creek.
Love Summer
July 24, 2024
By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager. I’ve written more than one blog post before about how much I love summer: the long hours of daylight, the […]
Schuylkill Acts and Impacts 2024
July 23, 2024
By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager. We can reliably predict interesting weather when the Schuylkill Acts and Impacts program visits Crow’s Nest each year, but that’s […]




