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Hildacy Preserve

Address
1031 Palmers Mill Road
Media, Pennsylvania 19063 Get Directions
Website https://www.natlands.org/visit/hildacy-preserve/

The former farm fields at Hildacy have been converted to meadows dominated by native grasses such as big and little bluestem, Indian-grass, and switchgrass. Native grass meadows provide valuable habitat for many bird species that are in decline across their ranges. Eastern Bluebirds, American Kestrels, Indigo Buntings, and Red-shouldered Hawks have all nested at Hildacy in recent years.

parking

There are two paved parking lots at the main entrance with a total of 50 spots. Hildacy Preserve is home to Natural Lands’ main office and parking will be more limited during business hours.

visitor hours

Daily, dawn to dusk.


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  • Autumn Avian Adventures

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    Natural Lands’ diverse habitats sustain a variety of avian species. We’ll look for migratory and resident birds, including songbirds, raptors, and more.  Bring your binoculars and join naturalist and Natural Lands Preserve Manager Mike Coll for an early evening walk around one of our preserved open spaces.  Can’t attend this one? Check out these other walks:  Saturday, September 13, 8:00 – 10:30 AM, Bryn Coed Preserve (Chester Springs)  Thursday, September 18, 4:00 – 5:30 PM, Hildacy Preserve (Media)  Friday, September 26, 8:00 – 11:00 AM, Sadsbury Woods Preserve (Coatesville)  Thursday, October 2, 8:00 – 11:00 AM, Green Hills Preserve (Mohnton) 

  • Volunteer – Give Back to Nature

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in nurturing nature. Good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. Capacity is limited

  • Bird Walks on the Preserves

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    Join Preserve Manager Mike Coll on a leisurely stroll through Hildacy Preserve to spot and hear a wondrous assortment of resident and migratory birds. Mike will share tips and tricks to enhance your birding experience, ensuring you don’t miss a single fluttering friend. Can’t attend this one? Check out these other walks:  Thursday, April 24, 8:00 – 10:30 AM, Hildacy Preserve (Media, PA) Saturday, April 26, 8:00 – 11:00 AM, Green Hills Preserve (Mohnton, PA) Tuesday, April 29, 8:30 – 11:00 AM, ChesLen Preserve wetlands (Coatesville, PA) Thursday, May 1, 8:00 – 10:30 AM, Summerhill Preserve (Willistown, PA) Thursday, May 1,

  • Spring Walks Series – Walk at Hildacy Preserve

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    This gathering is exclusive to members and guests of the Allston Jenkins Legacy and White Oak Societies. Absorb the beauty of spring and connect with fellow Society members. Join us for a guided hike led by Hildacy Preserve Manager, Mike Coll. Get a firsthand look at this 55-acre preserve, including its thriving native grassland meadow and avian delights—Eastern Bluebird, American Kestrel, Indigo Bunting, and Red-shouldered Hawk—that inhabit the property. This one-and-a-half-mile walk will be at a moderate pace on wooded and mown grass trails with slight elevations. Camaraderie and refreshments to follow. Walk is limited to 25 guests. To register or

  • Winter Wander Forest Bathing Walk

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    Join us for a slow-paced, sensory guided walk, wander, and reflection.

  • Splish Splash

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    Splish, splash, and squish in the creek.

  • Restoring Habitat

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    Let nature take its course? We think not.

  • Bird Walks on the Preserves

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    The early bird gets the worm (or caterpillar), and the early risers get to watch.

  • Volunteer – Care for Nature

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    keep calm and care for nature.

  • Delco Gives Day

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    Learn how Natural Lands cares for land in Delaware County.

  • Volunteer – Mulch Madness

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    help us move some dirt!

  • Volunteer – Care for Nature

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    keep calm and care for nature.

  • Story and Stroll

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    Stories and nature exploration to inspire conservationists-to-be.

  • Autumn Avian Delights

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    Look for migratory and resident birds and enjoy the preserve’s awe-inspiring views.

  • Story and Stroll

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    10:00 – 11:00 am
    Stories and nature exploration to inspire conservationists-to-be.

  • Open Air Chamber Music

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    4:00 – 5:00 pm
    Birds and bullfrogs will lend their notes to chamber music performed outdoors by students from the Philadelphia International Music Camp & Festival.

  • Nature as Healer: A Writing Workshop

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    1:00 – 3:00 pm
    Nature and writing as tools to heal the heart.