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    make a date with nature

    With 23,000+ acres of land across two states and 13 counties, there’s a lot to explore.

  • events & news
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    find yourself outside

    From yoga to bird walks to volunteering, we offer events year-round.

  • what we do
    • save open space
      • why protecting land matters
      • how conservation works
      • community green spaces
    • care for nature
      • caring for our preserves
      • caring for our garden
      • stewardship planning
    • connect people to the outdoors
      • at our preserves & garden
      • in your community
      • nature for all
    • about us
      • mission & history
      • staff & leadership
      • our fiscal approach
      • our values
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    why protecting land matters

    Every acre we save cleans and cools the air we breathe, soaks up floodwaters, provides wildlife with habitat, filters the water we drink, and brings humans improved health and joy.

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      • in your community
      • in your own space

    donate now

    More than ever, “forever” depends on what we do today. Together we can make a difference.

  • resources
    • for landowners
      • conservation easement landowners
      • sell or donate your land
      • conserve your land
    • for municipal partners
      • Growing Greener: Conservation by Design
      • planning & landscape architecture
      • land conservation consulting
      • PECO Green Region
    • land management
      • stewardship planning
      • stewardship handbook
      • other resources
    • for gardeners
      • smart plant choices
      • helpful habits
      • bring life to your garden

    natives are nice

    Native plants feed native insects, which are the foundation of life on this planet. Every yard, garden, and patio pot needs more natives.

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  • donate
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  • visit
    • places
      • nature preserves to explore
      • Stoneleigh: a natural garden
      • view all
      • map
      • support these places
    • before you go
      • days & hours
      • accessibility
      • trail maps for your smartphone
      • dos & don'ts
      • dog rules
      • photography
      • deer management
  • events & news
    • events
      • general events
      • volunteer events
      • nextgen events
      • events with member perks
      • garden tours
      • plan your event
    • news
      • press releases
      • news from the preserves
      • news from the garden
      • other news
  • what we do
    • save open space
      • why protecting land matters
      • how conservation works
      • community green spaces
    • care for nature
      • caring for our preserves
      • caring for our garden
      • stewardship planning
    • connect people to the outdoors
      • at our preserves & garden
      • in your community
      • nature for all
    • about us
      • mission & history
      • staff & leadership
      • our fiscal approach
      • our values
      • careers
  • take action
    • give
      • donate
      • become a member
      • renew membership
      • other ways to give
      • member benefits
    • partner
      • become a corporate sponsor
      • our sponsors
    • volunteer
      • ways to volunteer
      • upcoming volunteer events
      • be a Force of Nature®
      • Stoneleigh Ambassadors
      • corporate volunteering
    • get involved
      • our NextGen community
      • in your community
      • in your own space
  • resources
    • for landowners
      • conservation easement landowners
      • sell or donate your land
      • conserve your land
    • for municipal partners
      • Growing Greener: Conservation by Design
      • planning & landscape architecture
      • land conservation consulting
      • PECO Green Region
    • land management
      • stewardship planning
      • stewardship handbook
      • other resources
    • for gardeners
      • smart plant choices
      • helpful habits
      • bring life to your garden
  • shop
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staff & leadership

Natural Lands is a people-driven organization, and we couldn’t do our work without our stellar team and leadership groups. The dedication and expertise of our approximately 100 staff members fuels our work from day-to-day.

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our staff leaders

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Kersten Appler

Director of Planned Giving

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Oliver P. Bass

President

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Megan Boatright

GIS Program Director

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Kristen Bower

Art Director

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Lisa Ertl

Director of Donor Relations

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Gary M. Gimbert

Vice President of Stewardship

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Cathy Greenland

Director of Individual Giving

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Darin Groff

Regional Manager of Land Stewardship

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Ann C. Hausmann

Vice President of Development

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Kristen Henwood

Director of Conservation Easement Program

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Kelly Herrenkohl

Vice President of Communications & Engagement

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Ann Hutchinson

Senior Director of Community Planning

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Ethan Kauffman

Director of Stoneleigh

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Tom Kershner

Regional Manager of Land Stewardship

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Steve Longenecker

Director of Building Stewardship

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Jennifer Lyons

Assistant Controller

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Erin McCormick

Senior Director of Land Conservation

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Martha Moore

Engagement Director

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Todd Sampsell

Vice President of Conservation

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Felicia Schaefer

Director of Human Resources

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Jill Simonds

Director of Development Services

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Tiffany Sowers

Vice President of Human Resources

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Jack Stefferud

Senior Advisor of Land Protection

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Rick Tralies

Senior Director of Landscape Planning

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Karen Wallace

Vice President of Finance

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Kit Werner

Senior Director of Communications

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1031 Palmers Mill Road | Media, PA 19063 | 610-353-5587

1031 Palmers Mill Road
Media, PA 19063
610-353-5587
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