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September Community/Education Events details are listed below; but also ……
- Check out all Community/Education Events on our website!! https://www.wildlandspa.org/events/
- Check out and join Wildlands Stream Team (Fridays, now through to Sept. 27) at: https://www.wildlandspa.org/streamteam/. Individual dates and links included below:
- 9/6 Stream Team at Elk and Bison Sites at Trexler Nature Preserve: See https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/83
- 9/13 Stream Team at Jordan Creek Farm: See https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/84
- 9/20 Stream Team at Mill Race Park: See https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/85
- 9/27 Stream Team at Braden Park: See https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/86
September Community/Education Events:
Wildlands Conservancy – Get Out! For Wellness: Slate Heritage Trail – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EDT at Slate Heritage Trail, 7808 7th Street, Slatington PA 18080. We’ll check out this “Rails-to Trails” project, that uses the former Lehigh Valley Railroad right-of-way beginning at a junction with the D&L National Heritage Corridor Trail. There are four bridges on the Slate Heritage Trail—an original trestle that was restored, 2 pedestrian bridges, and the Trout Run Covered Bridge that was built & dedicated in 2004. Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler at AKohler@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/138.
Wildlands Conservancy – Wildlife Meet and Greet at Wayne Grube Park – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EDT at Wayne A. Grube Park, 1200 Willowbrook Road, Northampton, PA 18067. Join us for an interactive wildlife presentation, meeting some of our wildlife ambassadors. Then go on a short hike to seek out local wildlife. Questions? Contact Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; pre-registration is requested at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/142.
September 10, 2024
Wildlands Conservancy – PreK Pathfinders: Entomology, TNP – 10:00AM – 11:00AM EDT at Trexler Nature Preserve, Environmental Education Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078. PreK Pathfinders is for children aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. It’s a bug’s world!! Meet some crawling animal ambassadors before putting our knowledge to the test in the nearby meadow. Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler at AKohler@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/141.
September 14, 2024
Wildlands Conservancy – Migration Madness! – 9:00AM – 10:00AM EDT at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049. Let’s celebrate fall migration! Meet three native migratory raptors and join us for a binocular bird walk to count raptors. Questions? Contact Haley D’Agostino at HDAgostino@wildlandspa.org. There is a fee; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/135.
September 14, 2024
Wildlands Conservancy – Minsi Lake Canoe Paddle, Sept. 14 – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EDT at Minsi Lake, Minsi Lake West Shore- 49 Blue Mountain Dr, Bangor PA 18013. Join us for a guided tour of Minsi Lake. Learn about the fascinating history and conservation projects that protect the natural flora and fauna while exploring the lake. Tandem canoes available for rent. Questions? Contact Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; pre-registration is required at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/144.
September 15, 2024
Wildlands Conservancy – Get Out! For Wellness: Big Pocono State Park – 1:00PM – 3:00PM EDT at Big Pocono State Park, 980 Camelback Road, Tannersville PA 18372. Join our hike at this 1,306-acre park, for spectacular views. We’ll experience an elevation gain of 291 feet in 2.5 miles on this hike. Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler, AKohler@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; please register at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/139.
September 20, 2024
Wildlands Conservancy – Magnificent Moths! – 7:30PM – 8:30PM EDT at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049. Let’s search for winged wonders! Most moth caterpillars are camouflaged to hide from predators. However, many of them glow under a black light! We’ll go for a blacklight hike and set up a light-sheet to see how many species we can observe. Questions? Contact: Haley D’Agostino at HD’ Agostino@wildlandspa.org. There is a nominal fee; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/134.
September 21, 2024
Wildlands Conservancy – Get Out! For Wellness: Peace Valley Nature Center – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EDT at Peace Valley Nature Center, 170 N. Chapman Road, Doylestown PA 18901. Explore the trails, bird blinds, and bridges at Peace Valley Park, where the North Branch of the Neshaminy Creek flows into Lake Galina. At the end of the hike, we’ll visit the Peace Valley Nature Center which includes a fascinating display of Native American arrowheads and tools. Questions? Contact: Arianna Kohler, AKohler@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/140.
September 21, 2024
Wildlands Conservancy – Wildlife Meet and Greet: Monarch Tagging @ Louise Moore Park – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EDT at Louise Moore Park, 151 Country Club Road, Easton, PA 18045. Monarch tagging is community science at its best! Tagging helps determine migration paths, the influence of weather on migration, and the survival rate of each butterfly. Learn how to capture, hold, and tag these fragile beings and help create a new habitat for them. Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis, Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; registration required online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/143.
September 26, 2024
Wildlands Conservancy – PreK Pathfinders: Backyard Safari at Wayne Grube Park – 10:00AM – 11:00AM EDT at Wayne A. Grube Park, 1200 Willowbrook Road, Northampton, PA 18067. For children aged 3-5 & their grown-ups. Join us as we search the park for wildlife. Learn to use binoculars and camouflage to get a closer look at the critters that inhabit the park. Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis, nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; registration required online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/146.
September 28, 2024
Wildlands Conservancy – Minsi Lake Canoe Paddle – Sept. 28 – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EDT at Minsi Lake, Minsi Lake West Shore- 49 Blue Mountain Dr., Bangor PA 18013. Join us for a guided tour of Minsi Lake. Learn about the fascinating history and conservation projects that protect the natural flora and fauna while exploring the lake. Tandem canoes available for rent. Questions? Contact Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; pre-registration is required at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/145.
September 29, 2024
Wildlands Conservancy – Get Out! For Wellness: Canoe Mauch Chunk Lake – 1:00PM – 3:00PM EDT at Mauch Chunk Boat Launch B, E. White Bear Drive, Summit Hill, PA 18250. Enjoy a quiet lake paddle in the mountains of Carbon County. We may see bald eagles, ducks, herons, and more. Canoes, paddles, personal floatation devices (PFD’s), and safety staff provided. Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler at AKohler@wildlandspa.org. There is a nominal fee to cover equipment costs; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/137.
