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Painter’s Folly: Protecting a Chadds Ford Landmark for Generations to Come

authored by NALT President Steven Carter Along Baltimore Pike in the heart of Chadds Ford sits a property that tells several chapters of the Brandywine Valley’s story at once. Painter’s Folly is a place of architecture, art, history, and landscape. Built in 1857 by Samuel Painter and once known as Lafayette Manor, the historic house […]

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Stewardship on the Road: Caring for Conserved Lands, One Visit at a Time

authored by Wyatt Moyer At North American Land Trust (NALT), conservation doesn’t end when a Conservation Easement is recorded. Rather, that moment marks the beginning of a long-term commitment between NALT and the landowner, one focused on safeguarding conservation values while supporting those who actively steward the land. Conservation easement monitoring is a core and

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Monarch Blitz a Success at Brinton Run Preserve, Two Years in a Row.

authored by Chloe Wolfe, NALT Preserve Staff The North American Land Trust partnered with the Monarch Joint Venture to collect and submit data for the International Monarch Monitoring Blitz. This is a community science event that gathers data on monarch butterflies and their host plant, milkweed, throughout North America. This summer was NALT’s second year

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Learning beyond the classroom: outdoor Education Soars at Coastal High School

In 2023, Coastal High School, a small charter school in Myrtle Beach, set out to find a new home. The school identified four acres suitable for construction and moved forward with the purchase. What they did not expect was that the property also included a 100-acre preserve, formerly known as Tupelo Grove, already protected under

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North American Land Trust Earns Accreditation from BBB Wise Giving Alliance

Latest accreditation adds to NALT’s growing record of organizational excellence and accountability  CHADDS FORD, PA. — North American Land Trust (NALT) announced today that it has earned accreditation from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance following the successful completion of the organization’s rigorous charity evaluation process.  The accreditation follows an extensive review that spanned several months

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History Connects Community to the land at Brinton Run Preserve Cannon Dedication and America 250 Celebration

authored by Laura Sylvester On an unseasonably warm but breezy afternoon on May 16th at Brinton Run Preserve, North American Land Trust (NALT) held an event commemorating the gift of a handcrafted replica Verbruggen revolutionary war cannon and celebrating the United States of America’s 250th anniversary.  Guests were warmly greeted by members of NALT’s staff,

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From One Brick Grows a Legacy: Introducing 1755 Preserve

authored by Laura Sylvester In the spring of 2025, North American Land Trust (NALT) acquired sixteen acres of land located in the heart of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania with the help of valued partners American Battlefield Trust and Chadds Ford Township, grant funders, and community support. Nestled in the middle of the property, on which part of the Battle of

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There’s Still One Undeveloped Spot Left in the Myrtle Beach Coastline — And It’s Protected by NALT

Myrtle Beach is a beloved coastal destination, drawing families from across the country for its high energy beach offerings. The “Grand Strand” is defined by high-rise hotels, condominiums, beachfront estates, putt-putt courses, souvenir shops, and the full spectrum of vacation tourism infrastructure. From an aerial perspective, the coastline reflects decades of steady development, with little

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Longcliff Preserve Pollinator Meadow Project Officially Underway 

On Friday, March 27, 2026, the Longcliff Preserve pollinator meadow project officially kicked off.  The three-and-a-half-acre site, centrally located within Longcliff Preserve, was initially cleared in fall 2025 for use as a meadow. Recognizing an opportunity to create additional conservation value, the developer of the Villages at Longcliff, in partnership with the North American Land Trust (NALT), envisioned the area as a native pollinator

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