Saunders Woods Preserve

Saunders Woods Preserve Saunders Woods Preserve is a natural oasis for wildlife and community residents in the heart of the Learn more at www.natlands.org.

Donated to Natural Lands in 1988 by Dorothy Saunders, the property—originally known as “Little Farm”—has long been a place of refuge for both people and wildlife. For decades, the preserve’s trails and circa-1830 barn have welcomed families, students, scout troops, equestrians, and community members; the forest and meadows are home to a myriad of songbird species and other wildlife. Saunders Woods Preserve is owned and managed by non-profit conservation organization Natural Lands.

The huntsman spider doesn't build webs but rather captures prey with its lightening fast speed. Don't worry... these ama...
06/08/2026

The huntsman spider doesn't build webs but rather captures prey with its lightening fast speed. Don't worry... these amazing creatures are harmless to humans.

📸: Jill Sabre

Termites feed upon old roots, tree stumps, and logs. They turn wood and other cellulose products into compounds that can...
06/01/2026

Termites feed upon old roots, tree stumps, and logs. They turn wood and other cellulose products into compounds that can be used again by other living organisms. They emerge from their underground colonies once a year in winged form in swarms. After crawling or fluttering about for a short time, the termites break off their wings and locate a mate. Each pair attempts to locate moist wood in contact with the soil to start a new colony.

📸: Jill Sabre

Ghost pipe (Monotropa uniflora), often called "pipe fungus," is actually a rare, parasitic flowering plant—not a fungus—...
05/25/2026

Ghost pipe (Monotropa uniflora), often called "pipe fungus," is actually a rare, parasitic flowering plant—not a fungus—that lacks chlorophyll and appears white. It thrives in deep shade and feeds by stealing nutrients from fungi connected to tree roots, a process that makes it impossible to cultivate.

📸: Jill Sabre

Happy Monday!📸: Mae Axelrod
05/18/2026

Happy Monday!

📸: Mae Axelrod

Northern Cardinals get their red color from carotenoid pigments in the fruits and insects they eat. If they don't eat en...
05/11/2026

Northern Cardinals get their red color from carotenoid pigments in the fruits and insects they eat. If they don't eat enough of these, they can appear orangish-yellow.

📸: Susan Getze

Who else thinks Barn Owls look a little like the Porgs from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"? May the Fourth be with you. 📸: S...
05/04/2026

Who else thinks Barn Owls look a little like the Porgs from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"? May the Fourth be with you.

📸: Steve Eisenhauer

Red foxes are very adaptable. They eat rabbits, mice, birds, eggs, frogs, even insects or worms. They also eat fruits an...
04/29/2026

Red foxes are very adaptable. They eat rabbits, mice, birds, eggs, frogs, even insects or worms. They also eat fruits and vegetables, fish, carrion, grain, rubbish, and domestic chickens. If they live around humans, red foxes will happily eat pet food.

📸: Adrian Melck

While the average lifespan of a little brown bat is about 6.5 years, some individuals have lived over 30 years, which is...
04/22/2026

While the average lifespan of a little brown bat is about 6.5 years, some individuals have lived over 30 years, which is exceptional for such a small mammal. Learn more about Pennsylvania's bats: https://www.natlands.org/news/beneficial-bats/

📸: Adrian Melck

The Eastern Redbud is part of the legume family, which means it can fix nitrogen in the soil. This ability helps improve...
04/15/2026

The Eastern Redbud is part of the legume family, which means it can fix nitrogen in the soil. This ability helps improve soil quality and supports the growth of surrounding plants.

📸: Jill Sabre

Ferns are one of the oldest types of plants on Earth, with fossils dating back more than 360 million years. Unlike most ...
04/08/2026

Ferns are one of the oldest types of plants on Earth, with fossils dating back more than 360 million years. Unlike most plants, ferns reproduce through spores instead of flowers or seeds. These tiny, dust-like spores are released from specialized structures called sporangia.

📸: Kristen Henwood

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