Dear Friends,
I hope this message finds you energized by the brisk temperatures of fall and the beauty of winter soon
upon us. In my springtime correspondence, I highlighted the season opening of our Native Plant Nursery as a powerful example of what the Preserve stands for – a living commitment to education, conservation and connection. Thanks to the power of our community, we are closing in on another record-breaking season, defined not only by the number of native plants distributed, but also by the many new visitors who have discovered our Nursery Marketplace for their own native gardening projects. We have enjoyed meeting so many new friends in 2025!
We are also proud of the diverse ways that our community accesses the Preserve, its programs and its resources to match their passions to our mission – whether it’s learning about the importance of native plants by walking the trails, patronizing the Nursery, volunteering, learning from an education program or simply joining in our fun, engaging community events.
The Preserve is stronger because of this deep connection to our community.
Since this past spring, we have celebrated a near-constant stream of meaningful community engagement:
JUNE | Celebrating our 4th annual Preserve @ Play family day with over 500 of our youngest changemakers and their families.
JULY | Hosting over 80 interns from fellow industry nonprofits for Regional Intern Outreach Day with a collaborative, hands-on day of service.
AUGUST | Welcoming over 125 homeowners and landscape professionals to our 25th annual Land Ethics Symposium, our in-person, full-day conference on sustainable land stewardship at Delaware Valley University.
SEPTEMBER | Shattering fundraising records with over $227,000 raised at our annual Rooted in Our Future signature fundraiser.
OCTOBER | Producing our Music in the Meadow live music fall fest with its greatest attendance yet, including many local families and community groups.
November and December are just as exciting - and incredibly important - as our commitment to closing 2025 on strong fiscal footing is the priority, and a challenge we are excited to meet.
Together, we can make this happen.
Stewarding 134 acres of preserved land, 5 ½ miles of trails and exhibits, a renowned Native Plant Nursery and far-reaching educational programming takes significant resources: the passion and talents of our Preserve team, hundreds of knowledgeable volunteers and $1.3 million annually. If you would like to enjoy safer trails, more accessible and refreshed facilities, a healthy native plant museum collection and an unparalleled Nursery plant selection, please consider making a gift to the Preserve by December 31.
Together – with YOU – the Preserve is honored to steward a place and a mission that supports both people and planet, now and for generations to come. Thank you for your support!
With deep gratitude,
Pete Couchman
Executive Director
