{"id":150904,"date":"2026-09-07T22:09:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T02:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150904"},"modified":"2026-09-07T22:09:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T02:09:11","slug":"wildlands-conservancy-community-educational-calendar-of-events-for-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150904","title":{"rendered":"Wildlands Conservancy Community &#038; Educational Calendar of Events for October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>For October,<\/strong> Wildlands Conservancy is offering 8<strong> Community &amp; Education Adventures<\/strong>, all<u>\u00a0of which are\u00a0<strong>free<\/strong>\u00a0to the public<strong>:<\/strong><\/u><strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Walk in Penn\u2019s Woods: Stewardship in Action<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A second\u00a0<strong>Right-of-Way Stewardship Tour<\/strong>\u00a0at Franko Park, with\u00a0<strong>Carl Martin, Director of Property Stewardship<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>Forest Walk &amp; Morning Yoga<\/strong>\u00a0experience for all ages with\u00a0<strong>Melanie Smith of Miss Melanie Yoga<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li>Our Autumn\u00a0<strong>Hoot Hike<\/strong>\u00a0at Black River Sanctuary<strong>;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>Pre-K Pathfinders Autumn Explorers\u00a0<\/strong>adventure at Wayne A. Grube Park;<\/li>\n<li>Our<strong>\u00a0Get Out! For Wellness\u00a0<\/strong>hike<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>at<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Lehigh Gap Nature Center<strong>;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Two\u00a0<strong>Leaf Peeping &amp; Tree ID<\/strong>\u00a0opportunities at Minsi Lake Wilderness area and at Leaser Lake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Registration for October events opens Monday, September 21<\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h1><strong>October 3<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Walk in Penn\u2019s Woods: Stewardship in Action &#8211; <\/strong>10:00AM \u2013 12:00PM EDT at Dent-Gundry Easement, 56\u201372 Carls Hill Road, Mertztown, PA 19539. Join\u00a0<strong>Berks Nature, Wildlands Conservancy, and the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry<\/strong>\u00a0for a special <strong>Walk in Penn\u2019s Woods<\/strong> experience at Berks Nature\u2019s Dent-Gundry Property. We\u2019ll explore this part of the Commonwealth\u2019s forests while learning more about their ecological, cultural, and recreational value. <strong>Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Event is free; online registration is requested at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/510\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/510<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"394\" class=\"wp-image-150905\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-1.jpeg?resize=315%2C394&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-1.jpeg?w=315&amp;ssl=1 315w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-1.jpeg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>October 4<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Future of the Right-of-Way Stewardship Tour &#8211; <\/strong>10:00AM &#8211; 11:30AM EDT at Franko Park, 1339 Black River Rd, Allentown, PA 18103. Join\u00a0<strong>Carl Martin, Wildlands Conservancy\u2019s Director of Property Stewardship<\/strong>, for a guided exploration of <strong>Black River Sanctuary&#8217;s Right-of-Way Stewardship Project.<\/strong> \u00a0This is a unique opportunity to see stewardship in action and learn how thoughtful restoration practices are creating healthier landscapes for both wildlife and people. <strong>Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Event is free; space is limited and online registration is required at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/509\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/509<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" class=\"wp-image-150906\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-2.jpeg?resize=474%2C474&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-2.jpeg?w=492&amp;ssl=1 492w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-2.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-2.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>October 10<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Forest Walk &amp; Morning Yoga &#8211; <\/strong>10:00AM \u2013 12:00PM EDT at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049. Join Wildlands Conservancy as we hike through the forest, taking time to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season before arriving at our outdoor yoga location. Once there,<strong>\u00a0Melanie Smith<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0<strong>Miss Melanie Yoga<\/strong>\u00a0will lead participants through a relaxing yoga practice surrounded by nature. <strong>Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Event is free; space is limited and online registration is required at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/508\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/508<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"247\" class=\"wp-image-150907\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-3.jpeg?resize=474%2C247&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-3.jpeg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-3.jpeg?resize=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>October 16<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Hoot Hike &#8211; <\/strong>6:30PM &#8211; 8:00PM EDT at Black River Sanctuary, Church Rd. Entrance, 3390 Church Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18015. Join Wildlands Conservancy for a moonlit\u00a0<strong>Hoot Hike<\/strong>, where we\u2019ll step into the woods in search of owls and other nocturnal creatures. Along the way, we\u2019ll listen for calls, learn about the owls\u2019 nighttime adaptations, and even try out a few \u201choots\u201d of our own to see who might answer back. <strong>Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Event is free; online registration is required at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/499\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/499<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"462\" class=\"wp-image-150908\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-4.jpeg?resize=474%2C462&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-4.jpeg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-4.jpeg?resize=300%2C293&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-4.jpeg?resize=768%2C749&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>October 17<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Get Out! For Wellness: L &amp; NE Trail &#8211; <\/strong>10:00AM &#8211; 12:00PM EDT at Lehigh Gap Nature Center, 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, PA 18080. Join Wildlands Conservancy for a guided hike through\u00a0<strong>Lehigh Gap Nature Center<\/strong>, where environmental restoration stories continues to unfold. Decades of zinc smelting left this area severely contaminated, but extensive restoration efforts beginning in the 1980s transformed barren rock slopes into thriving habitats filled with native plants and wildlife. <strong>Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Event is free; please register online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/502\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/502<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"359\" class=\"wp-image-150909\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-5.jpeg?resize=359%2C359&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-5.jpeg?w=359&amp;ssl=1 359w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-5.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-5.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>October 21<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Leaf Peeping &amp; Tree ID Hike &#8211; <\/strong>5:00PM &#8211; 6:30PM EDT at Minsi Lake Wilderness Area- West Shore Access, 49 Blue Mountain Dr., Bangor, PA 18013. Join us for a Leaf Peeping &amp; Tree ID Hike and experience the brilliant colors of fall while learning to identify native trees. Discover why leaves change color, explore seasonal changes in the forest, and enjoy one of autumn&#8217;s most cherished outdoor traditions. <strong>Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Event is free; please register online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/366\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/366<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"339\" height=\"443\" class=\"wp-image-150910\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-6.jpeg?resize=339%2C443&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-6.jpeg?w=339&amp;ssl=1 339w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-6.jpeg?resize=230%2C300&amp;ssl=1 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>October 22<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013<\/strong> <strong>PreK Pathfinders: Autumn Explorers &#8211; <\/strong>10:00AM &#8211; 11:00AM EDT at Wayne A. Grube Park, 1200 Willowbrook Rd., Northampton, PA 18067. For children aged 3-5 and their grown-ups: Join Wildlands Conservancy for a colorful autumn adventure! We will search for leaves of different shapes and colors, enjoy a nature-themed story, and create a fun fall craft. Perfect for curious young learners who love the outdoors. <strong>Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Event is free; space is limited and online registration is required at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/500\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/500<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"555\" class=\"wp-image-150911\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-7.jpeg?resize=416%2C555&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-7.jpeg?w=416&amp;ssl=1 416w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-7.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>October 31<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Leaf Peeping &amp; Tree Id Hike &#8211; <\/strong>1:00PM &#8211; 3:00PM EDT at <strong>Leaser Lake- South Entrance, <\/strong>8502 Pleasure Ct., Kempton, PA 19529. Join Wildlands Conservancy for a Leaf Peeping &amp; Tree ID Hike and experience the brilliant colors of fall while learning to identify native trees. Discover why leaves change color, explore seasonal changes in the forest, and enjoy one of autumn&#8217;s most cherished outdoor traditions. <strong>Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Event is free; please register online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/501\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/501<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"438\" height=\"547\" class=\"wp-image-150912\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-8.jpeg?resize=438%2C547&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-8.jpeg?w=438&amp;ssl=1 438w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/word-image-150904-8.jpeg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For October, Wildlands Conservancy is offering 8 Community &amp; Education Adventures, all\u00a0of which are\u00a0free\u00a0to the public:\u00a0 Walk in Penn\u2019s Woods: Stewardship in Action A second\u00a0Right-of-Way Stewardship Tour\u00a0at Franko Park, with\u00a0Carl Martin, Director of Property Stewardship; A\u00a0Forest Walk &amp; Morning Yoga\u00a0experience for all ages with\u00a0Melanie Smith of Miss Melanie Yoga; Our Autumn\u00a0Hoot Hike\u00a0at Black River Sanctuary; &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150904\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Wildlands Conservancy Community &#038; Educational Calendar of Events for October 2026<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":115188,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"{title}\r\n\r\n{excerpt}\r\n\r\n{url}","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[69],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-150904","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-valley"],"acf":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/wildlands.jpg?fit=672%2C372&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150904","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=150904"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150904\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":150913,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150904\/revisions\/150913"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/115188"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=150904"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=150904"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=150904"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}