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Walk in Penn’s Woods: Woods Walk with a Bird Talk
Join Service Forester Michael Antonishak from PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry for a woods walk at the Reserve. On this causal 1.5-mile walk over moderate terrain, Michael will discuss what we are seeing by touching upon forest health, wildlife habitat, and tree ID. We will also have a special guest who will identify and talk…
Spring Bog Walk at Long Swamp
*Sorry, this event is at capacity and registration is now closed. Please email Steve Gosch at steve@delawarehighlands.org to be added to the wait list in case of a cancellation.* Join us for a glimpse into an ancient landscape on a guided walk into Long Swamp at Camp Speers YMCA. Formed more than 10,000 years ago…
Meadows 101: Learn, Plant, Grow
*Sorry, this event is at capacity and registration is now closed. Please email Steve Gosch at steve@delawarehighlands.org to be added to the wait list in case of a cancellation.* Discover the beauty of meadows at the Van Scott Nature Reserve with Leigh Allison of Project Meadow and Lucas Green, the Conservancy’s Reserve and Facilities Coordinator!…
From Seed to Sprout: Part 1 of the Growing Your Own Food Series
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesWant to try growing your own food but don't know where to start? Join full-time farmer Amy Erlwein at the Van Scott Nature Reserve where we will discuss everything you need to know about growing your own food from seeds! In the first program of this education series, Amy will discuss the basics of planting…
Wandering Invaders: Multiflora Rose
Join Lucas Green, the Conservancy’s Reserve & Facilities Coordinator, to learn how to identify and manage Multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora), an introduced invasive shrub that is present across much of the northeastern United States, including at the Van Scott Nature Reserve. After a brief introduction, participants will head out on a guided walk to spot…
Timber Harvest Walk & Talk at Mongaup Sanctuary
Join Mongaup Sanctuary landowner Michael Smith and Nícolas Echevarría, forester with Lower Hudson Forestry Services, for a “Walk and Talk” through Mongaup Sanctuary to explore a recently completed winter timber harvest (January-March 2026). This program offers participants the opportunity to see firsthand how a working forest can be managed in alignment with long-term stewardship goals.…
Morning Wellness Walk
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesJoin the Delaware Highlands Conservancy staff on a guided morning wellness walk at the Van Scott Nature Reserve! Twice per month from May to October, Conservancy staff will lead these wellness walks in the morning and evening to promote relaxation and connection with the nature and beauty of the Van Scott Nature Reserve. The morning…
Macroinvertebrate Exploration
Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for an exploration of macroinvertebrates at Camp Speers YMCA! These small aquatic organisms live in many types of freshwater habitats and provide valuable clues about the health and quality of aquatic ecosystems. Together, we'll practice collecting and identifying macroinvertebrates and learn what lives in the aquatic ecosystems at Camp Speers…
Walk & Talk at the Forest Reserve at Smallwood
Sorry, this event is at capacity and registration is now closed. Please email Steve Gosch at steve@delawarehighlands.org to be added to the wait list. Join Timothy Yeatts, Forester with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, for a “Walk and Talk” at the Forest Reserve at Smallwood! This engaging event offers a chance to…
What’s That Native? A Hands-On Gardening Workshop
Discover the native species of the Conservancy’s Van Scott Nature Reserve with Leigh Allison of Project Meadow, Louise Washer of Pollinator Pathways, Keenan Gruver of Known Grove, and Lucas Green, the Conservancy’s Reserve & Facilities Coordinator! This hands-on program is great for those who want to learn how to identify native plants and understand their…
Maintaining and Caring for Your Seedlings: Part 2 of the Growing Your Own Food Series
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesSo you've got your seeds planted. Now what? Join Amy Erlwein at the Van Scott Nature Reserve for the second part of our Growing Your Own Food Series where we will discuss how to maintain and care for your new seedlings! In the second part of our education series, Amy will discuss the how and…
Timber Sale Field Tour
Are you considering a timber harvest as part of your property’s long-term management? Do you want to learn more about what goes into a timber sale? Join Delaware Highlands Conservancy and the PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry for a “Walk and Talk” to have your questions answered! Austin Noguera, Service Forester with the DCNR, and…