This coming month, Wildlands offers 6 exciting Community & Education Events, 5 of which are free to the public:
- A Covered Bridge Trail Hike and possible Bird Watching Trail hike at Trexler Nature Preserve;
- Our free Pre-K Pathfinder program, with “Luck of the Irish” fun, making little fairy nature villages.
- Our Owl Paint and Sip with Hot Cocoa Event – including instruction by an artist and input from an environmental educator!
- Three different Stream Team and Preserve Volunteers Training Sessions, getting ready for Spring!
March 7, 2025
Wildlands Conservancy – Owl Paint and Sip with Hot Cocoa – 6:00PM – 8:00PM at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049. Led by a skilled art instructor, this session will guide participants (beginners and experienced) in creating individual masterpieces as we sip hot cocoa. Also, an environmental educator will share fascinating insights into the Eastern Screech Owl. Questions? Contact Haley D’Agostino at HDAgostino@wildlandspa.org. There is a fee; please register on-line at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/220.
March 11, 2025
Wildlands Conservancy – Pre-K Pathfinders: Luck of the Irish, Trexler Nature Preserve – 10:00AM – 11:00AM at Trexler Nature Preserve, Environmental Education Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078. For children ages 3-5 and their grown-ups. Put your detective skills to the test, searching for evidence of fairies and leprechauns. We’ll make miniature fairy villages to welcome woodland magic back for spring. Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler, AKohler@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; please register on-line at https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/256.
March 12, 2025
Wildlands Conservancy – Stream Team Volunteers Training – 6:00PM – 8:00PM at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049. Join us for a specialized training session designed for Stream Team volunteers focused on maintaining riparian buffer plantings. This training will equip you with the knowledge and skills to care for these vital ecosystems and ensure their long-term success. This event is open to all, first-time volunteers are welcome. Program questions? Contact Nic Ziegler nziegler@wildlandspa.org. Program is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/255.
March 15, 2025
Wildlands Conservancy – Covered Bridge Trail Hike at TNP – 10:00AM – 12:00PM at Trexler Nature Preserve – Packhouse Road Parking, 5375 Old Packhouse Rd., Schnecksville, PA 18078. Join us for a guided hike on the Covered Bridge Trail. This 1.2-mile loop trail is a paved, easy trail, with a slight elevation change. An additional 0.6 mile walk along the Bird Watching Trail will be added if time allows. Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler, AKohler@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/257.
March 19, 2025
Wildlands Conservancy – Preserve Volunteer Training – 6:00PM – 8:00PM at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049. Join us for this special Volunteer Training Event. This hands-on training is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the Stewardship team, deepen your understanding of Wildlands’ conservation goals, and learn how you can make a meaningful impact in 2025. Questions? Contact: Nic Ziegler nziegler@wildlandspa.org. Program is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/253.
March 26, 2025
Wildlands Conservancy – Preserve Volunteers Training: Invasive Species Removal – 6:00PM – 8:00PM at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049. Join us for a hands-on training session focused on recognition and removal of invasive plant species from our nature preserves. Your efforts will play a vital role in preserving the health and biodiversity of Wildlands Conservancy’s preserves. Questions? Contact: Nic Ziegler nziegler@wildlandspa.org. Program is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/254.
