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Maple Syrup Demonstration at Journey's End Farm
Experience an operational sugarbush operation on a protected property
Sat, Mar. 24, 2012 – 9:00am to Sat, Mar. 24, 2012 – 12:00pm
Place: Journey's End Farm
Visit a local working farm with an operational sugarbush producing 350 gallons of syrup a year with a wood fired evaporator. Learn about the sugaring operation, the farm, and the protection of the land. Light refreshments available. Participants are asked to be prepared for walking through muddy conditions. Please register with the Conservancy to receive directions to the site and notification if the program is cancelled due to weather online, by phone (570-226-3164), or by email conserve@delawarehighlands.org.
Hosted by Journey's End Farm • Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Details
Financial Benefits of Land Conservation - PA
Discussion on How to Protect your Land
Thu, Mar. 29, 2012 – 7:00pm to Thu, Mar. 29, 2012 – 9:00pm
Place: PPL's Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center
Landowners will learn how to keep cherished lands in the family and protect the landscape in perpetuity. Delaware Highlands Conservancy Executive Director Sue Currier will discuss how conservation and agricultural easements are key tools for Wayne County and Pennsylvania residents.
Hosted by Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Details
Improving Your Woods for Wildlife
Join the Pike - Monroe Woodland Owners Group for a forestry field day
Sat, Apr. 14, 2012 – 9:00am to Sat, Apr. 14, 2012 – 12:00pm
Place: Call for Directions
The Pike - Monroe Woodland Owners Group will host this Saturday field day in Lackawaxen, PA about how to improve your woods for wildlife.
Hosted by Pike - Monroe Woodland Owners Group and the Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Details
Emily Dickinson’s Garden
Join naturalist Ed Wesely for a virtual tour
Sat, Apr. 14, 2012 – 2:00pm to Sat, Apr. 14, 2012 – 3:30pm
Place: PPL's Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center
The great poet Emily Dickinson loved wildflowers, especially the delicate blooms of March and April. Her quiet life in 19th century Amherst Massachusetts was described by a friend as follows:
"Her events were the coming of the first bird, the bursting of a chrysalis...the wondering opening on the new world of every little flower."
Join naturalist Ed Wesely for a virtual tour of the fields and streams that Emily Dickinson knew around Amherst, and of the spring wildflowers that inspired her. Please register for this program, and/or obtain information, by calling the Delaware Highlands Conservancy at 570-226-3164.
Hosted by Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Details
Women and Their Woods Spring Retreat
Cost sharing, tree planting and management of invasive plants
Fri, Apr. 20, 2012 – 11:00am to Sat, Apr. 21, 2012 – 12:00am
Place: Delaware Highlands Conservancy PA Office
Bradford County, PA
A hands-on event for women forest landowners focused on cost sharing, tree planting and management of invasive plants. Space is limited. Applications can be obtained through the Delaware Highlands Conservancy at 570-226-3164 or conserve@delawarehighlands.org.
Hosted by Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Details
Pike/Wayne Earth Day at PPL
Entertainment & Programs for Kids & Adults
Sat, Apr. 21, 2012 – 10:00am to Sat, Apr. 21, 2012 – 4:00pm
Place: PPL's Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center
Join the Conservancy and other local conservation groups for activities, entertainment and educational programs for kids and adults to celebrate Earth Day at the PPL Environmental Learning Center.
Visit the website at www.pikewayneearthday.org.
Hosted by PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Education Center • Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Details
Foods of the Delaware Highlands Dinner
Annual Regional Wine & Food Pairing Celebration
Sat, Apr. 28, 2012 – 6:00pm to Sat, Apr. 28, 2012 – 8:30pm
Place: The Settlers Inn
Join us for the Annual Foods of the Delaware Highlands wine & food pairing dinner at The Settlers Inn to celebrate accomplishments in the Upper Delaware River region.
The event will feature delicious cuisine prepared with locally grown and produced organic ingredients, paired with appropriate fine wines.
Tickets are $125.00 per person for the five course meal with a limit of 125 people.
This dinner sells out annually, so register early.
Hosted by Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Details
Land Use Training Workshop
Mon, Apr. 30, 2012 – 4:00pm to Mon, Apr. 30, 2012 – 9:00pm
Place: Call for Directions
Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, Sullivan Renaissance and the Sullivan County Division of Planning and Environmental Management for a 3 session training workshop to be held at the Cable Vision Industries Building in Ferndale, Sullivan County, NY. The workshop will focus on overlay districts, water quality and storm water management and Land Use legal issues. The workshop is directed towards municipal officials and anyone interested in learning more about land use techniques and issues. Planning and Zoning Board Members may receive 4.5 credits towards the required NYS training credits (please check with your municipality). Prior registration is required. Call the Conservancy office at 570-226-3164 or 845-583-1010 for more details.
Hosted by Delaware Highlands Conservancy, and the Sullivan Renaissance and the Sullivan County Division of Planning and Environmental Management • Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Details
Bird Walk
Two-Hour Guided Tour
Sat, May. 05, 2012 – 7:30am to Sat, May. 05, 2012 – 9:30am
Place: Call for Directions
Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and the Sullivan County Audubon for a two hour early morning walk. Bring your binoculars and learn to identify birds and their songs.
Call the Conservancy office at 570-226-3164 or 845-807-0535 for more details.
Hosted by Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Details
Native Plants Walk
Dr. Ann Rhoads will lead the walk on native wetland plants
Sat, Jun. 02, 2012 – 9:00am to Sat, Jun. 02, 2012 – 12:00pm
Place: Call for Directions
Dr. Ann Rhoads, Senior Botanist of the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania and renowned author, will lead the walk and discuss, illustrate, and answer your questions about the native plants found in a wetland community.
Call the Conservancy for directions at 570-226-3164.
Hosted by Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Details
Moonlight Canoe Trip
Friday on the Rio Reservoir
Fri, Aug. 03, 2012 – 7:00pm to Fri, Aug. 03, 2012 – 9:00pm
Place: Call for Directions
Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for a moonlight paddle on Rio Reservoir.
This outing is perfect for people who love the out of doors and are not afraid of paddling in the dark under full moon. To join us you must have your own canoe and or kayak, possess a certified PFD, and be a capable swimmer.
Reservations are limited.
Hosted by Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Details
Monarch Butterfly Program with Ed Wesely
Come and learn about the monarch life cycle and help to tag early migrants.
Sat, Aug. 18, 2012 – 10:00am to Sat, Aug. 18, 2012 – 12:00pm
Place: Butterfly Barn
Since 1996 Ed Wesely and Barbara Yeaman have rescued Monarch butterfly eggs and caterpillars from threatened habitats and reared them in the Butterfly Barn. With the help of local school children, they’ve nurtured and released almost 3,000 adult monarchs.
Come and learn about the monarch life cycle and help to tag early migrants.
For more information check out the website: www.butterflybarn.org
Hosted by Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Details
Fall Hike
Crystal Lake Wild Forest, Fremont, NY
Sat, Oct. 06, 2012 – 10:00am to Sat, Oct. 06, 2012 – 12:00pm
Place: Call for Directions
Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and Morgan Outdoors for a 2 hour guided hike and learn about the ecology and history of the area. Remember to wear hiking shoes, comfortable clothes, and to bring water.
Registration is required: 845-583-1010, 570-226-3164, or info@delawarehighlands.org.
Hosted by Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Details
Forestry Field Day
Sat, Oct. 13, 2012 – 9:00am to Sat, Oct. 13, 2012 – 12:00pm
Place: Call for Directions
Join the Pike - Monroe Woodland Owners Group and the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for a forestry field day in Pike County.
Hosted by Pike - Monroe Woodland Owners Group • Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Details
Financial Benefits of Land Conservation - NY
Discussion on How to Protect your Land
Mon, Oct. 29, 2012 – 7:00pm to Mon, Oct. 29, 2012 – 9:00pm
Place: Call for Directions
Landowners will learn how to keep cherished lands in the family and protect the landscape in perpetuity.
Delaware Highlands Conservancy Executive Director Sue Currier will discuss how conservation and agricultural easements are key tools for Sullivan County residents.
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Hosted by Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Details
Financial Benefits of Land Conservation - PA
Discussion on How to Protect your Land
Tue, Oct. 30, 2012 – 7:00pm to Tue, Oct. 30, 2012 – 9:00pm
Place: PPL's Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center
Landowners will learn how to keep cherished lands in the family and protect the landscape in perpetuity.
Delaware Highlands Conservancy Executive Director Sue Currier will discuss how conservation and agricultural easements are key tools for Wayne County and Pennsylvania residents.
Hosted by Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Delaware Highlands Conservancy • Details
