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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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  • Soften & Surrender: Mini Wellness Retreat

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    Are you looking for an opportunity to release your over-stimulated mind and over-taxed body? Take some time for yourself at our mini wellness retreat at Hildacy Preserve. Come gather with others in a safe and nurturing environment to help release unnecessary stress and renew your spirits.  During the session, Christina Fittipoldi will lead us in a gentle yoga practice, accessible for all, and breathwork to support self-awareness.  If the weather permits, we will explore the beauty of Hildacy Preserve with a moving meditation connecting us to nature to soothe our souls.  We will finish our morning with a sound bath with singing bowls

  • Murmuration & Migrations: Spring Bird Walk

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    Celebrate the rhythms of spring as we explore the magic of birds on the move. During this guided walk, we’ll watch for migrating species, observe local birds as they prepare for nesting season, and take in the flutter of winged life returning to the landscape. Led by our preserve management staff, you’ll get a personalized experience from someone who tends these lands on a daily basis. The songbirds, raptors, waterfowl, and shorebirds—about 300 recorded species—that rely on habitats under Natural Lands care are not just beautiful but also essential to the health of our planet. What’s more, they are environmental

  • Birds & Belonging: A Walk with Philly Queer Birders

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    Birds, community, and spring vibes abound. Join us as Natural Lands teams up with Philly Queer Birders for an inclusive, all-levels bird walk at Hildacy Preserve. This relaxed outing welcomes LGBTQIA+ folks and allies to enjoy spring migration, learn about local birds, and connect with community in a supportive outdoor space. No birding experience required—just curiosity and a love of being outside. About our partners: Philly Queer Birders, founded in March 2021, is a monthly group that builds LGBTQIA+ community through birding while exploring Philadelphia’s parks and natural spaces, plus surrounding areas. The group welcomes all skill levels, emphasizes accessibility

  • Nature as Healer: A (Grief) Writing Workshop

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    “The people cannot be healed until the land is healed. The land cannot be healed until the people are healed by the land.” – Martin Prechtel, author  Nature can be a great healer for the heartaches we all experience along our journey. Join Naila Francis, founder of This Hallowed Wilderness, for a writing workshop to explore the restorative power of nature (right around Earth Day). Together, we will walk through the shady woods and sunny meadows of Hildacy Preserve, listening to our inner voices, on this inspiring nature immersion that also invites us into reciprocal relationship with the land and wildlife.

  • Spring Awakening: Forest Bathing for Wellness

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    As winter loosens its quiet hold, the forest begins awakening. Step into this tender moment of early spring during this slow, sensory-rich walk through the woods. Instructor Stacey Vinci’s gentle, heart-centered approach aims to soothe the nervous system, rekindle the spirit, and restore balance in a time when many of us move too quickly to notice the beauty at our feet.  All walks are invitational and trauma-informed, offering space for whatever you bring and however you arrive. We’ll close our time together sharing a calming tea tasting and light snacks—an unhurried moment to savor the simple gifts of the season.  About the instructor: Stacey

  • Peace Present: Mini Wellness Retreat 

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    As the holiday season approaches, how can you find ways to stress less, enjoy more, and replace feeling overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude?  Take some time for yourself to find steadiness and ease at our mini wellness retreat at Hildacy Preserve.  During the session, Christina Fittipoldi will lead a gentle yoga movement, accessible for all, and breathwork practice to support self-awareness.  If weather permits, there will be time for exploration and reflection of the preserve. We will explore the beauty of Hildacy with a moving meditation connecting us to nature to soothe our souls.   Finish your morning with a

  • 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.