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Sadsbury Woods Preserve
One of the largest, unfragmented woodlands in Chester County
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Sadsbury Woods Preserve
Photo courtesy of Fairmount Park Conservancy
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Outsider Tip
The deep forest is a great place for spotting neo-tropical songbirds in the spring and summer months.
Support the Natural Lands Trust
The Natural Lands Trust seeks volunteers and members to help protect and care for Sadsbury Woods and its many other natural areas. Members are invited to dozens of outings each year including canoe trips, bird walks, hikes and much more. Learn more at www.natlands.org.
A 500-acre nature preserve that’s ideal for walking and hiking, Sadsbury Woods is also an important habitat for interior nesting birds and small mammals. An increasingly rare area of interior woodlands, defined as an area at least 300 meters from any road, lawn or meadow, provide critical habitat for many species of birds, especially neo-tropical migrant songbirds.
Situated on the western edge of Chester County, the land remains much as it did centuries ago, and now serves as a permanent refuge in an area facing dramatically increased development pressure.
COME PREPARED
The preserve is open from sunrise to sunset. Pets must be leashed. Alcoholic beverages, motorized vehicles and mountain bikes are not permitted. Horseback riders are welcome, but you must ride in, because there’s nowhere to park a trailer. Maps and other material are available in the kiosk by the parking area.
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