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Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve
An oasis of restored nature amid quickly developing suburbs
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Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve
Photo courtesy of Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve
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The restoration work has helped to attract a variety of grassland birds such as Meadowlark and Northern Harrier. Native grasslands and wildflower meadows are particularly beautiful in the spring and early summer.
Support the Natural Lands Trust
Natural Lands Trust seeks volunteers and members to help protect and care for other natural areas like Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve! Members are invited to dozens of outings each year including canoe trips, bird walks, hikes and much more. Learn more at www.natlands.org.
See a natural ecosystem re-emerging as you explore the oasis of meadows, woodlands and wetlands nestled among the quickly developing suburbs of Blue Bell and North Wales. After being used for agriculture for more than a century, the fields of this 234-acre preserve were dominated by non-native grasses and much of the surrounding woodlands had been cleared.
Today, after careful restoration, the land supports native warm-season grasses and wildflower meadows, woodlands dominated by mixed Pennsylvania hardwoods and two wetland areas.
Gwynedd now serves as a model for natural land restoration, and the experience here guides much of the work at other preserves managed by the Natural Lands Trust.
COME PREPARED
The preserve is open from sunrise to sunset and pets must be leashed. Alcoholic beverages, picnics and bikes are not allowed. Preserve Guides and other information are available at the kiosk near the parking area.
DON'T MISS
Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve has a blog! It's called From the Field. Be sure to check it out before visiting.
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