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spectacular spiders.

December 15, 2025

Spiders are often-misunderstood arachnids. Learning facts about these fascinating creatures may help us all appreciate them. Spiders evolved 386–200 million years ago, making them truly […]

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rendering of courts area for Ash Park, Coatesville
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Ash Park redevelopment rendering of courts area, City of Coatesville, courtesy of JMT

fresh start for Ash Park.

December 11, 2025

Nature is found in wide-open spaces but also in yards, common spaces, and public parks. In some of the region’s more densely populated communities, improving […]

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nature as healer

November 25, 2025

By Tianna Godsey, Events Coordinator We hosted a unique event at Gwynedd Preserve called Nature as Healer: A (Grief) Writing Workshop with instructor Naila Francis, […]

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A lush meadow with surrounding trees under a blue sky with puffy clouds.
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Uradnisheck conservation easement Delaware County Thornbury Township meadow

Delco land now permanently preserved

November 24, 2025

MEDIA, Pa., November 24, 2025 – Natural Lands announced today the permanent preservation of a 14.6-acre property in Thornbury Township, Delaware County. The land, now […]

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Prescribed fire in progress at Crow's Nest Preserve
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Prescribed fire in progress at Crow’s Nest Preserve

meadows + fire = life

October 31, 2025

By Kit Werner, Senior Director of Communications Say the word “prairie,” and most of us picture the vast plains of the Midwest. In contrast, the […]

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drone image of meadows and forests in fall
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A drone photo of Bryn Coed Preserve in the fall.

Bryn Coed Preserve Grows to 612 Acres

October 31, 2025

MEDIA, Pa., October 31, 2025 – Natural Lands announced today the addition of two adjacent, undeveloped parcels totaling 102 acres to its Bryn Coed Preserve […]

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Gulf Coast tick close up on green leaf
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Gulf Coast tick, photo courtesy of Commonwealth of PA, Dept. of Environmental Protection

let’s talk ticks

October 23, 2025

by Ayaan Naik, Youth in Public Health, Downingtown STEM Academy Exploring the beautiful nature preserves, parks, and trails of Pennsylvania gives us the wonderful opportunity […]

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Two parcels added to PA state Game Lands

adding to forests in Bucks County

October 23, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA, Pa., October 23, 2025 – Natural Lands announced today the permanent preservation of two wooded properties in Haycock and Nockamixon Townships, […]

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