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Two individuals walking Colonial Trail at Brinton Run Preserve with an open meadow in the distance

North American Land Trust Announces New Pet Policy at Brinton Run Preserve

Leashed Dogs Now Welcome on Preserve Trails Chadds Ford, PA — December 18, 2025 — North American Land Trust (NALT) is pleased to announce a significant and long-awaited update to its public use policies at Brinton Run Preserve: beginning this month, leashed dogs will now be permitted on all preserve trails. This marks the first […]

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Miracle League of the Triangle

The Miracle League of the Triangle, Inc. took ownership of the Conservation Area and established community playing fields for sports such as soccer, baseball, etc. on the upland portion of the property, while protecting the wetland and floodplain areas bordering Richland Creek on the eastern boundary of the property. The area protects open space for

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Projects

Brandywine Battlefield Property Purchased for Conservation

NORTH AMERICAN LAND TRUST AND PARTNERS RAISE $3.85 MILLION TO ACQUIRE 72 ACRES IN DELAWARE COUNTY FOR A PUBLIC PRESERVE As of March 25, 2021, North American Land Trust (NALT) has acquired a historic Brandywine Battlefield property — located on Oakland Road in Delaware County — with the intent to protect the land forever under

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Brinton Run Preserve

The Making & Keeping of a Nature Preserve

Bay Creek’s Nature Preserve encompasses woodlands, clear running creeks, glassy ponds, and is naturally populated with hundreds of species of wildlife. It will be traversed by an innovative trail system and will be home to thoughtfully planned activity areas and access points for exploring waterways by kayak or canoe. The Nature Preserve gives Bay Creek

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Stories From the Land

American Battlefield Trust, North American Land Trust Partner to Save Revolution’s Brandywine Battlefield

JOINT EFFORT WILL SEE THE 72-ACRE BRINTON RUN PRESERVE PROPERTY PROTECTED IN A PROJECT VALUED AT $3.85 MILLION The American Battlefield Trust and North American Land Trust (NALT) have launched a fundraising campaign to protect a key portion of one of the critical battles on our journey to independence, Brinton Run Preserve on the Brandywine

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Brinton Run Preserve, Family Lands

Happy Take A Hike Day

This “holiday” is the perfect excuse to grab a coworker, cut out of work early, and get out there and enjoy the fresh air while the sun is still in the sky. As these days get shorter, it is even more important to go outside and soak up that Vitamin D at every chance we

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News You Can Use

The Cornelia and Florence Bridge Preserve: One Generous Man’s Accessible Vision

As lovers of the outdoors, many of us enjoy going for a jog through the woods, biking for miles along a designated route, or hiking along a steep trail that tests both our footing and endurance. However, the reality is that outdoor recreation is simply not an option if you have a physical handicap and

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Family Lands, Municipal Lands, Stories From the Land

With help, East Bradford Township preserves open space

Known for its scenic beauty, sprawling farm lands, and many trails and parks, Chester County has molded this scenic reputation through its dedication to land conservation. Despite the steady increase in population this southeastern Pennsylvania County has been experiencing over the years, tens of thousands of acres remain untouched by development thanks to its conscientious

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Municipal Lands, Stories From the Land