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Last undeveloped woods, “Whitman Woods,” permanently conserved as Laurel Lake Preserve

A long and winding conservation effort has been realized. On January 16, 2026, South Jersey Land & Water Trust finalized the permanent preservation of the woodland along Laurel Lake where Walt Whitman once found inspiration, and where generations of local families have spent time exploring the timeworn trails and shoreline. Protecting the Laurel Springs, New […]

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NALT News, Stories From the Land, Whitman Woods
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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Brinton Run Preserve, NALT News

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

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

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
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