
Bird and Connect with NextGen
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge 8601 Lindbergh Blvd, PhiladelphiaExplore trails and connect with colleagues.
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Explore trails and connect with colleagues.
NextGen Council invites you to Gregory Blue and the Landscapes of Stroud Preserve.
Stroud Preserve offers the perfect backdrop for a fun evening out with friends and family, with the first in our Music Without Walls series. Set against the backdrop of a vintage fieldstone barn and rolling meadows, this event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate both music and open space. Two Rocking Bands: Dylan Zangwill and David Wax Museum Natural Beauty: Immerse yourself in the stunning natural surroundings of the preserve. Feel the gentle breeze, watch the sunset, and connect with the beauty of the great outdoors. Cozy Seating: Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs to create a comfy space
Connect with the outdoors for a night of music in the heart of nature.
Explore trails and connect with new friends.
Explore local habitats with NextGen Council members
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Don’t miss this concert without walls featuring great music, adult beverages, star gazing, and sunset socializing!
The fun is contagious with music under open skies.
NextGen Council members guide a rejuvenating wellness walk. Stick around afterwards for Pints on the Preserve, happening the same day from 2-6 at the Lenfest Center.
Bring the family for some fun… crafts and more!
Celebrate the spring equinox with an after-hours stroll and campfire.
What inspires you in nature, and how do you connect with and express this inspiration? Natural Lands’ NextGen Council invites artists (18+) of all backgrounds and mediums to submit their work for Art & Connect, a juried exhibition to be held this November with our partners at the Da Vinci Art Alliance gallery in Philadelphia. We are seeking creative expressions inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey—with a special interest in pieces that reflect your connection to Natural Lands’ preserved properties. From painting to poetry, sculpture to spoken word, all forms of original artwork
Stardust: It’s literal. It’s metaphorical. And when it touches us, it’s magical! Vast meadows. Expansive views. Wooded hills. Abundant wildlife. Let Bryn Coed Preserve awe and inspire you as we gather for Stardust—Natural Lands’ annual summer celebration—to help raise awareness of and support for our mission. The secret to Stardust’s magic? Being outdoors on a beautiful summer evening—wrapped in a stunning conserved landscape as far as the eye can see—for cocktails, a roving supper, and much merriment under the stars. But the night-of experience is only part of the magic. Natural Lands’ regional mission to provide land for life and
Live music, wine and beer, s’mores toasting, star gazing, and sunset socializing at one of the most beautiful settings in all of Chester County. Friday Night Lights is the must-not-miss event of the summer. This June, join us for live music under the evening sky. We’re thrilled to welcome David Wax Museum and Pawnshop Roses to the stage. Natural beauty: Immerse yourself in the stunning natural surroundings of the preserve. Feel the gentle breeze, watch the sunset, and connect with the beauty of the great outdoors. Cozy seating: Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs to create a comfy space