Events
Cocktails & Conservation
Join Delaware Highlands Conservancy staff for appetizers and drinks at La Cigogne in Narrowsburg, NY on July 23rd from 5-7pm. Hear from staff members Trey Talley, Steven Gosch, and Lydia Freethy about the Conservancy's work to protect forests, farms, and waters in the Upper Delaware River region and how you can get involved. Get your…
Monitoring Volunteer Training
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesJoin Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s Stewardship Staff for an informative Monitoring Volunteer Training at the Van Scott Nature Reserve. Reserve your spot for May 22, July 24, or September 25 to learn more about our monitoring program and how volunteers can get involved and join us on annual visits to conserved properties. The training will include…
Sunset Wellness Walk
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesJoin the Delaware Highlands Conservancy staff on a guided wellness walk at the Van Scott Nature Reserve to enjoy the beautiful summer and fall sunsets! Through October, Conservancy staff will lead wellness walks on select dates in the morning and evening to promote relaxation and connection with the nature and beauty of the Van Scott…
Exploring Our Local Forests
Join Julian Maza, Service Forester with the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, to explore the Damascus Forest Trail and gain knowledge on tree identification, forest management, and other forestry-related topics. Following the walk, attendees are invited to visit the property of Louise Washer, a local landowner who conserved her land in 2008 in…
Sunset Wellness Walk
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesJoin the Delaware Highlands Conservancy staff on a guided wellness walk at the Van Scott Nature Reserve to enjoy the beautiful summer and fall sunsets! Through October, Conservancy staff will lead wellness walks on select dates in the morning and evening to promote relaxation and connection with the nature and beauty of the Van Scott…
Morning Bird Walk
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesWant to learn more about the bird calls you hear in your backyard? Join us at the Van Scott Nature Reserve for a morning bird walk! Participants will walk the trails of the Reserve with a staff member and make occasional stops to locate birds and learn their calls. Please be prepared to walk on…
What’s In Your Water?
Clean drinking water is something we all depend on. Join us at the Van Scott Nature Reserve to learn how we can help keep our waterways clean and why that is important for both people and wildlife! Participants will also take part in a water filtration experiment to see firsthand some of the work that…
Women and Their Woods Retreat
Women forest landowners and aspiring landowners from across the mid-Atlantic region are invited to learn about forest stewardship, build confidence in managing their woods, and connect with others in a friendly, peer-learning environment. Join us for a dynamic and fun retreat designed to help you navigate the challenges and rewards of forestland ownership. Space at…
Harvesting Your Hard Work: Part 3 of the Growing Your Own Food Series
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesAs fall weather approaches, we've come to the end of our Growing Your Own Food series and it's almost time to harvest all that hard work! Join local farmer Amy Erlwein at the Van Scott Nature Reserve where we will discuss the final stages of growing your own food—the harvest! In the third and final installment…
Monitoring Volunteer Training
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesJoin Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s Stewardship Staff for an informative Monitoring Volunteer Training at the Van Scott Nature Reserve. Reserve your spot for May 22, July 24, or September 25 to learn more about our monitoring program and how volunteers can get involved and join us on annual visits to conserved properties. The training will include…
Conservation Conversations
Join the Conservancy’s Land Protection Coordinators Trey Talley and Kaylan Hubbard for a virtual Zoom gathering to learn about the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and how we can help you protect your land. What is a conservation easement and what property characteristics do we look for? What are the steps and costs associated with placing a…
Opening Reception & Gallery Show | Confluence: Land, Water, Wildlife
View the winning photos from the Conservancy's Confluence: Land, Water, Wildlife summer 2026 photo contest in a gallery show at The ARTery Gallery. The winning photos will be exhibited alongside artwork created by ARTery member artists. The show begins with a reception on Saturday, November 14th from 2-4pm; the reception is open to the public.…