This coming month, Wildlands offers 4 exciting Community & Education Events, 3 of which are free:

• 2 free “Get Out! For Wellness” hiking adventures on picturesque, historical nature trails, including visiting Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area and touring Historic Bethlehem;
• A free Pre-K Pathfinder offering on Zoology at Trexler Nature Preserve;
• A Winter Solstice Snowshoe Adventure (or hike, if no snow!), learning about local ecosystems and wildlife!

 

Wildlands Conservancy – Get Out! For Wellness: Austin T. Blakeslee – 1:00PM – 3:00PM EST at Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area, 20 PA-115, Blakeslee, PA 18610. The highlight of this 130-acre natural area is the 2.3-mile Creek Trail, with views of the Tobyhanna Creek, including waterfalls and historic amusement park ruins. We’ll head back via the Highland Trail. Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler at AKohler@wildlandspa.org. This event is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/179.

December 10, 2024

Wildlands Conservancy – PreK Pathfinders: Zoology, Trexler Nature Preserve – 10:00AM – 11:00AM EST at Trexler Nature Preserve- Environmental Education Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078. For children aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. This month: Put your animal knowledge to the test as we meet some animal ambassadors and play some wildlife themed games. Questions? Arianna Kohler, AKohler@wildlandspa.org. This event is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/181.

December 21, 2024

Wildlands Conservancy – Winter Solstice Snowshoe Stroll – 12:00PM – 1:30PM EST at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049.   Join us to celebrate the winter solstice, exploring the beauty of winter while learning about local ecosystems and wildlife. We’ll warm up with a cup of tree tea and create a natural bird feeder. Should there be no snow, we’ll hike! Best for ages 6 and up. Questions? Contact Haley D’Agostino at HDAgostino@wildlandspa.org. There is a fee; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/178.

December 28, 2024

Wildlands Conservancy – Get Out! For Wellness: Bethlehem History Loop – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EST at Ice House, Sand Island Park, 56 River St, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Join our walk around downtown Bethlehem, the “Christmas City”, including Nisky Hill Cemetery, historic homes, “God’s Little Acre” cemetery and stop at the Nain House (built in 1758 in the nearby Lenapi village, and moved in 1765 to Heckewelder Place). Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler, AKohler@wildlandspa.org. This event is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/180.