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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
A close up of an eastern coyote with its lush brown fur and golden eyes
coyotes 101
November 14, 2025
By Tianna Godsey, Events Coordinator Coyotes are part of the Canids family, brethren of wolves, foxes, jackals, wild dogs, dingoes, and our beloved domestic dogs. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
eastern red bat
beneficial bats – nothing to fear here
October 20, 2025
By Kit Werner, senior director of communications, and Tianna Godsey, events manager turning fear into facts. As Halloween approaches, we thought it was a […]
