news

Get the latest buzz on Natural Lands' work to save open space, care for nature, and connect people to the outdoors and each other.

Sunset over a Pennsylvania farm in summertime
Tooltip

Crebilly Farm sunset in summer

saving Crebilly.

May 16, 2025

The 308-acre Crebilly Farm is an oasis of green near the intersection of Street Road and Route 202 in a heavily developed and quickly growing portion of Chester County. Gently rolling fields, rustling leaves in a shady woodland, meandering streams, and birdsong. It’s hard to believe this property was once the subject of heated debate, many late-night township meetings, legal battles, and community petitions.

continue reading
Rendering of water feature at Ash Park, Coatesville
Tooltip

Ash Park redevelopment rendering of water feature, courtesy of JMT

Coatesville’s Ash Park Revitalization Now Underway

April 28, 2025

The much-anticipated revitalization of Ash Park, located in the heart of the City of Coatesville, is taking shape as bids for construction opened on April 7.

continue reading
people planting plants in a brown meadow
Tooltip

Volunteers plant plugs in a meadow restoration at Crow’s Nest Preserve

Meadow Restoration at Crow’s Nest: The Big Planting

May 10, 2014

By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager Actually, it’s not a big area, but it is a LOT of plants. We’re planting meadow plugs on 1 to […]

continue reading

Nature needs you.
Your support is essential.