Wildlands Conservancy Community & Educational Calendar of Events for September 2026
September Community/Education Events details are listed below; but also ……
- Join Wildlands Stream Team Volunteers (most Fridays, now through to Sept. 25) at: https://www.wildlandspa.org/streamteam/ – Registration is open!
- Join our 2026 Wine and Dine! Sunday, September 20 – See summary is below; see details at link: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/497. Registration for Wine and Dine is now open!
Upcoming September Events – Registration for September events opens Monday, August 17:
September 1
Wildlands Conservancy – PreK Pathfinders: Backyard Safari – 10:00AM – 11:00AM EDT at Wayne A. Grube Park, 1200 Willowbrook Road, Northampton, PA 18067. For children ages 3-5 & their grownups! Join us for a Backyard Safari, where young explorers and their caregivers will search for wildlife. Learn how to use binoculars to spot animals and discover the secrets of camouflage to discover critters that call the preserve home. Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis, NLandis@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/494.
September 5
Wildlands Conservancy – Monarch Tagging & Meadow Exploration – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EDT at Franko Park, 1339 Black River Rd, Allentown, PA 18103. Join Wildlands Conservancy for a hands-on Monarch Tagging & Meadow Exploration. In this immersive outdoor program participants will explore vibrant meadow habitats supporting monarch butterfly populations in the Lehigh Valley. Questions? Contact Nicole Landis, NLandis@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; registration is required: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/496.
September 12
Wildlands Conservancy – Get Out For Wellness: Maple Tract Preserve – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EDT at Maple Tract Preserve
271 Stoney Hollow Rd, Long Pond, PA 18334. Part of the Fern Ridge Bog complex, this 1,390‑acre landscape is permanently protected through a partnership between Wildlands Conservancy, The Nature Conservancy, and Tunkhannock Township. This glacial bog system supports rare and declining species, including the northern flying squirrel, while protecting downstream water quality. Questions? Contact Nicole Landis, Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; registration is required at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/484.
September 13
Wildlands Conservancy – Wildlife Meet and Greet – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EDT at Louise Moore Park, 151 Country Club Road, Easton, PA 18045. Join this interactive presentation featuring Wildlands’ fascinating wildlife ambassadors followed by a guided hike, where we’ll explore native wildflowers, observe pollinator habitats, and look for wildlife in their natural environment. Questions? Contact Nicole Landis, Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; registration is requested at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/493.
September 19
Wildlands Conservancy – Monarch Tagging & Meadow Exploration – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EDT at Trexler Nature Preserve- Environmental Education Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078. Explore vibrant meadow habitats while learning about monarch butterfly populations in the Lehigh Valley, led by our Senior Restoration Ecologist and a Wildlands Environmental Educator. Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis, Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/495.
September 20
Wildlands Conservancy – Monarch Tagging & Meadow Restoration Tour – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EDT at Louise Moore Park, 151 Country Club Road, Easton, PA 18045. Led by our Senior Restoration Ecologist and a Wildlands Environmental Educator, this hands-on Monarch Tagging & Meadow Restoration Tour is designed to connect participants with Wildlands’ mission to protect and restore the region’s natural landscapes, while fostering environmental stewardship through science and education.. Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis, Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/481.
September 20 – Registration is now open!
Wildlands Conservancy – Wine and Dine 2026 – 4:00PM – 7:00PM EDT at “The Barn,” St. Luke’s Anderson Campus Conference Center, Event: 1500 Hope Road Easton, however Parking/Shuttling: 2200 St Luke’s Blvd., Easton, PA 18045. Join Wildlands Conservancy for Wine and Dine, our exclusive farm-to-table dining experience overlooking the rolling fields at “The Barn,” St. Luke’s Anderson Campus Conference Center. This special evening celebrates local flavor, conservation, and community—all in support of Wildlands’ mission to protect and restore the Lehigh Valley’s natural spaces. Space is limited; pre-registration required. For details, fee information and registration, please go to: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/497. Questions? Contact Jake Metzger at jmetzger@wildlandspa.org.
September 24
Wildlands Conservancy – PreK Pathfinders: Animal Yoga – 10:00AM – 11:00AM EDT at Wayne A. Grube Park, 1200 Willowbrook Road, Northampton, PA 18067. For children aged 3-5 & their grown-ups. Stretch, flex and take a breath! It’s time for animal inspired yoga, with some of our education animal ambassadors and outdoor play. Questions? Contact:Nicole Landis, Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/492.
September 24
Wildlands Conservancy – Weasel Watch: Wildlife Monitoring – 10:00AM – 11:30AM EDT at Maple Tract Preserve, 271 Stoney Hollow Rd., Long Pond, PA 18334. Discover the hidden world of Pennsylvania’s most elusive mammals and take part in real conservation science. Join Wildlands Conservancy at Maple Tract Preserve as we assist with a multi-year effort to study weasels and other rarely seen small mammals using remote wildlife cameras. Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; space is limited and online registration is required at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/490.
September 26
Wildlands Conservancy – Future of the Right-of-Way Stewardship Tour – 10:00AM – 11:30AM EDT at Franko Park, 1339 Black River Rd, Allentown, PA 18103. Join Carl Martin, Director of Property Stewardship, for a guided exploration of Black River Sanctuary’s Right-of-Way Stewardship Project. We’ll showcase the habitat restoration work completed to date, highlight the ecological benefits of managing utility corridors for wildlife, and provide an inside look at future plans for the site. Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Event is free; space is limited and online registration is required at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/503.
