Radnor's hills and waters are home to hundreds of species

While the past 200 years have seen a dramatic decline in wildlife in most parts of North America, healthy populations of plants and animals have thrived inside the Natural Area.

Radnor’s geology, geography, and climate create diverse habitats for a surprising variety of species. The lush, rolling hills and tranquil waters are known to support at least 125 species of trees and shrubs, 400 varieties of wildflowers and herbaceous plants, 40 species of amphibians and reptiles, 240 types of birds, 15 types of fish, innumerable insects and spiders, and at least 23 sorts of mammals including: humans, deer, coyotes, bobcats, beavers, mink, muskrats, otters, skunks, raccoons, and rabbits.

Meander along the trails, identify the whistle of a songbird, discover wildflowers, mosses and ferns, experience the lake on a midnight canoe float, or perhaps sight a doe leaping through the bushes and out of sight. Comprising delicate and carefully protected ecosystems, Radnor Lake’s serene beauty leaves an indelible imprint upon all.