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A trail mowed through a meadow curves gently around a grove of trees
A trail mowed through a meadow curves gently around a grove of trees at Crow's Nest Preserve

Color Combinations

September 23, 2023

By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager. As we turn the corner into autumn there is a lot to see at Crow’s Nest Preserve. We have late […]

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cover art illustration in marker,
Cover art by Samantha Williams

Girl Scout Gold

August 29, 2023

Congratulations to Samantha Williams for completing her Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious award given in Girl Scouting. The honor is given to Senior […]

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Fruit of American plum
Fruit of American plum at Crow's Nest Preserve

Plants We Love August 2023

August 25, 2023

By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager. There’s no shortage of plants I love, but here are a few that are making me happy as I walk […]

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A person in a denim jacket shown from shoulders to waist with gloved hands holds the roots of a small plant.
Volunteer tree-planting at ChesLen Preserve. Supported by Tree-Vitalize grant. Photos by Ed Cunicelli Photographer Inc

How 1% Really Adds Up.

August 22, 2023

What does a large company like Patagonia that sells to the world and a smaller businesses like GreenWeaver Landscapes serving greater Philadelphia have in common? […]

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Small black dog sniffing plants including cardinal flower, from a boardwalk
Dan's dog Sunny sniffing plants including cardinal flower, from a boardwalk at Crow's Nest Preserve

Summer Scenes

August 15, 2023

By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager. After an extremely dry late spring, we’ve been fortunate to experience a mild summer with abundant rainfall. While few enjoy […]

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a close up of a black macroinvertebrate in a red collander
a close up of a hellgrammite in a red collander

Hellgrammites At Stroud: ‘King Kong’ Of Water Insects

August 2, 2023

This August 2023, attendees of our ‘Splish Splash’ event hosted at Stroud Preserve braved a rainy forecast to play in Brandywine Creek. Children and parents […]

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Spotted lanternfly juvenile insects on grapevine
Spotted lanternfly juvenile insects on grapevine

Spotted Lanternflies in July 2023

July 30, 2023

By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager. Still here. While the invasive insect pest spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) may not still be here in as high densities […]

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A farm field with barn and house in the background, with a bright blue sky
A winter landscape of Aguilar farm in East Nantmeal Township.

Preservation Of 44-Acre Farm In East Nantmeal

July 25, 2023

MEDIA, Pa., July 25, 2023 – Natural Lands announced today the permanent preservation of the 44-acre Aguilar farm in East Nantmeal Township, Chester County. The […]

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Tacony Creek Park People of the Park logo, green leafy text on white background
People of the Park logo

People Of The Park

July 3, 2023

People of the Park is a project that celebrates the stories of individuals who currently have an on going, personal connection with Tacony Creek Park […]

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Drone photo of the green landscape of a sprawling farm with white farmhouses.
Drone image of Crebilly Farm, Chester County, PA

Crebilly Farm Conservation Easements Finalized

June 29, 2023

MEDIA, Pa., June 29, 2023 – Natural Lands announced today the finalization of four conservation easements on 102 acres at Crebilly Farm in Chester County. […]

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