About Natural Lands

what we do

Natural Lands is a non-profit organization that saves open space, cares for nature, and connects people to the outdoors in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. We’ve been at it since the early 1950s and, today, nearly five million people live within five miles of lands under our permanent protection.

saving open space

At Natural Lands, when we save open space we do so in a forever-and-ever-never-gonna-be-developed way. Sometimes we buy land. Sometimes we put a permanent, legal restriction on it. Sometimes we help other non-profits with their open space goals.

caring for nature

You know that old adage “let nature take its course”? We disagree. Natural areas need help to become—and remain—places where people, plants, and wildlife can thrive. That's why a full third of our staff are committed to caring for our properties.

connecting people to the outdoors

When we spend time in nature, we're happier and healthier. Plus, the future of conservation requires that there be passionate nature-lovers to carry on our work. That's why we're committed to getting people outside.

Why Work here

values

As we each do our part to protect open space, care for nature, and connect people to the outdoors, we seek to do so with enthusiasm, responsibility, equity, inclusivity, respect, and curiosity.

Natural Lands seeks to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We aim to build a workplace where employees feel empowered to be their full, authentic selves. We welcome you to explore a career at Natural Lands. 

careers

Love your job, make a difference.

mission & history

Where we've come from and where we're going