Please Join Us!
Experience the healing power of nature and build a supportive community with like-minded individuals. Our mindfulness hike warmly welcomes everyone who loves the outdoors, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, and embracing our LGBTQ+ community. Together, we'll connect with each other and our natural surroundings, fostering personal growth and resilience.

During this gentle hike, we'll quietly observe the beauty of nature and the wisdom it offers, helping us release stuck emotions like grief, anxiety, and sadness. The benefits are both physical and mental, leaving us refreshed and grounded.

Come join us and let nature's healing embrace guide you towards inner peace and a sense of belonging. We look forward to sharing this journey with you!

Dog-Friendly Hike
We welcome leashed and well-behaved dogs on our hike.
See you on the trail!

Bryn Coed Preserve
In 2017, Natural Lands protected a 1,505-acre mosaic of forest and farmland known as Bryn Coed—which means “wooded hill” in Welsh. In doing so, we saved one of the largest remaining unprotected swaths of land in the greater Philadelphia region from becoming a housing development.

The preserve includes a Pennsylvania Champion white oak, the headwaters of the Pickering Creek, and several Bald Eagle nesting spots. Miles of hiking trails meander past 19th century stone farmhouses, historical ruins, and other remnants of the land’s agricultural past.

To get the most out of your hiking experience, I’m sharing some helpful tips.

· All hikes are approximately 1½ - 2 hours, easy paced with hills and frequent stops to absorb our surroundings. Who am I kidding… and to catch my breath.

· All hikes are rain or shine and stormy weather we will cancel.

· Wear sturdy hiking boots. Trails are uneven and muddy and can be slick in areas.

· Optional: bring water, light snack, binoculars, trekking poles or whatever best enhances your outdoor experience.

Please RSVP and register below, thank you!

Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location: 1869 Flint Road, Chester Springs
Meet Maureen and the group in the parking lot by visitor kiosk.

Mindful Hikers @ Natural Lands - Bryn Coed Preserve