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box turtle hatchling at Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary
box turtle hatchling
October 27, 2026
By Zane Miller, preserve manager, Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary Today I witnessed a box turtle hatchling emerge from a nest that I had protected back on […]
going batty for Spooky Season
October 22, 2026
Six reasons to love our nighttime neighbors, bats.
The water of Rocky Run Creek flowing around rocks at Wawa Preserve.
Hey, Delco. Vote YES on November 3rd
September 29, 2026
by Oliver Bass, president of Natural Lands On November 3rd, Delaware County voters will have an unprecedented opportunity to protect our water, wildlife, and open […]
Kristen Ryan holds bundles of harvested Chasmanthium latifolium
Holiday Decor Harvesting
September 14, 2026
By Kristen Ryan, senior horticulturist at Stoneleigh: a natural garden Why use natural décor It’s fun, and a great way to get creative! Using natural […]
eastern hemlocks at Bear Creek Preserve
Eastern Hemlock: Redwood of the East
September 10, 2026
Learn about Pennsylvania’s impressive state tree.
Valerie Hoffman insect photography at Crow’s Nest Preserve
Crow’s Nest: Art in Nature
September 4, 2026
by Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager. One might ask, what role does art play on our preserves? You know the expression, “Food tastes better outdoors”? That […]
Touching the Stars: Making Astronomy Accessible to the Visually Impaired
August 19, 2026
by Alicia Wood, Berks County Intermediate Unit akhornberger624@gmail.com Astronomy, or rather stargazing, has long been considered a visual activity. The night sky can be dazzling, […]
Stardust 2026
June Reflections on Stardust
August 12, 2026
By Jarrodd Davis, NextGen Council Chairperson The wicked weather of this summer in our region—five heatwaves (and counting), monumental downpours, blustery winds, and the haze […]
