a map from Natural Lands showing the Moyer property addition to Nockamixon State Park

Land Added to Expand Nockamixon State Park

July 9, 2020

Natural Lands announced today the purchase of two properties totaling just over 14 acres that were then transferred as additions to Nockamixon State Park.

Spotted lanternfly illustration in different stages of development.

Gardens On Guard

July 6, 2020

First launched in 2011, the Sentinel Plant Network is a collaboration between the American Public Gardens Association and the National Plant Diagnostic Network. The program […]

Splash pad sprinkelers spout water on a playground with a crowd of children and adults playing in the distance.

The splash pad sure to be a highlight for local children this summer was turned on for the first time during the event and will open for the season on Memorial Day weekend. Palmer Park Ribbon Cutting May 2019

Natural Lands Receives Award for Coatesville Park Revitalization

July 6, 2020

Natural Lands announced the organization has been awarded the Green and Sustainable Parks award from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society (PRPS).

An illustration of the water garden plans in a rectangular stone pool

Illustration of the water garden at Stoneleigh

Under Heart-Shaped Leaves.

June 16, 2020

In 1914, Samuel Bodine, then the owner of a 65-acre estate in Villanova known as Stoneleigh, directed the construction of a tennis court on his […]

Close up of circular lichen growing on a tree trunk at Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary

I Don’t Just Love’em – I Lichen

June 7, 2020

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager. So, one of the upsides of the pandemic has been better air quality. More empty roads and more empty work […]

A bumble bee gathers nectar from a magenta flower.

Scarlet Beebalm (Monarda didyma 'Grand Parade')

nature for all

June 3, 2020

June 30, 2020 Dear Friends, The past few days have been difficult for all of us as we watched a tragically familiar injustice play out […]

A meadow with some yellow flowers blooming in the foreground.

Meadow at Green Hills Preserve.

Leave No Trace

May 28, 2020

Natural Lands encourages visitors to Leave No Trace. Read about the seven principals that helps you enjoy AND care for nature.

Castle Rock Farm map with ChesLen Preserve and Stroud Preserve.

Pocopson/West Bradford Farm Preserved Forever

April 8, 2020

Natural Lands announced today the successful preservation of the 54-acre Castle Rock Farm that straddles Pocopson and West Bradford Townships, Chester County.

A Field Guide to Roadside Wildflowers At Full Speed Book Cover.

A Practical Guide For Roadside Wildflower Viewing

April 1, 2020

Are you a fan of wildflowers like we are? Is your bookshelf filled with plant field guides? Author and naturalist Chris Helzer says he’s identified […]

Poison ivy on left, Virginia creeper on right.

Poison Ivy And Virginia Creeper

April 1, 2020

Winter identification of Poison Ivy versus Virginia Creeper. These native vines are both important to the overall biodiversity of our forests.