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Some of the many native plants you can see at Stoneleigh in summer.
Natural Lands Magazine – Spring/Summer 2026
June 15, 2026
Check out the latest issue of our magazine.
Some of the many native plants you can see at Stoneleigh in summer.
Thirteen-Acre Oakwell Property Preserved
June 15, 2026
Natural Lands Expands Stoneleigh: a natural garden in Villanova, PA MEDIA, Pa., June 15, 2026 – Natural Lands today announced the acquisition of 10 acres […]
Some of the many native plants you can see at Stoneleigh in summer.
Reuniting Stoneleigh And Oakwell
June 1, 2026
In August 2024, Natural Lands and LMSD entered into an agreement allowing Natural Lands to acquire 10 acres of the site—known as Oakwell—to expand Stoneleigh and reunite these properties that were once one. The remaining three acres will be sold to a separate non-profit organization that intends to conserve those acres and restore the historical buildings they contain.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
spicebush – Lindera benzoin
spicebush – the scent of nature
April 28, 2026
By Anthony D. Fredericks, guest blogger Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is known by several names including common spicebush, northern spicebush, wild allspice, or Benjamin bush. Extant […]
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.
