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Events
Amazing Animal Adaptations with The Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife
Discover the fascinating creatures that call our local ecosystems home! The Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife will bring an engaging presentation featuring LIVE animals. Learn about Pennsylvania’s native wildlife, explore their unique physical and behavioral adaptations, and discover how we can peacefully coexist with our wild neighbors. To get into the Halloween spirit, we encourage participants…
Autumn Bog Walk at Long Swamp
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 as glaciers retreated, Long Swamp is a rare peatland ecosystem that supports a variety of Ericaceous (acid-loving) shrubs, including leatherleaf, early azalea, and huckleberry. October is a great time…
Bats Count! Learning about the Appalachian Bat Count
Bats play a vital role in Pennsylvania’s ecosystems, yet many species face serious threats. PA Game Commission’s Environmental Education Specialist, Kelly Pollock, will introduce us to the fascinating world of bats, how they live, and why they are important. Featuring the Appalachian Bat Count and the work of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the presentation shows…
Using Nature as a Blueprint for Landscape Design
Join Maria Grimaldi, certified Permaculture instructor, for an introduction to the essentials of designing a landscape plan for your home or homestead. In this workshop, you’ll learn the ethical principles of permaculture design and how to apply nature-inspired strategies to your own landscape. You’ll explore tools such as zone and sector analysis to better understand…
Stopover Ecology of Landbird Migrants: Why It’s Good to be Fat and Other Migratory Tales
Join us at the Van Scott Nature Reserve for morning all about birds, featuring a presentation on avian migration and research conducted in Northeast Pennsylvania with Dr. Robert Smith and Dr. Meg Hatch. Drs. Hatch and Smith are especially interested in the ecology of migratory birds. Dr. Smith earned his Ph.D. from the University of…
Monarchs & Milkweed: Seed Bomb Workshop for Kids!
Join Delaware Highlands Conservancy for an educational program about how to support the monarch butterfly and its habitat within our community! In the last two decades, the monarch’s population has decreased by over 80%, but by learning more about their species and what helps them thrive, we can do our part to bring them back.…
BearWise in Pennsylvania: Biology, Behavior, and Coexistence
Join PA Game Commission Northeast Region’s Environmental Education Specialist, Kelly Pollock to explore the fascinating biology, behavior, and seasonal habits of Pennsylvania’s black bears. She will offer insights into how they survive and thrive in our forests and share tips on minimizing potential conflicts associated with black bears in your community. This program is geared…
Owl Prowl
Join us at the Van Scott Nature Reserve to learn about Pennsylvania’s owls, their role in our ecosystems, and potentially spot one on the Reserve. This program will begin indoors with a brief overview on owls coupled with the opportunity to see and touch replica skulls of multiple owl species. At dusk, the group will…
Owl Pellet Dissection Lab
Join us to explore the fascinating world of owls through one of their most unique clues: owl pellets! Attendees will work individually, in pairs, or in groups to dissect owl pellets and discover what’s hidden inside. By identifying and piecing together bones, fur, feathers, and other remains, participants will learn about owls’ diets, hunting habits,…
Winter Sow Jug Workshop
Join the Conservancy for an educational program about how to support the monarch butterfly and its habitat within our community! In the last two decades, the monarch’s population has decreased by over 80%, but by learning more about their species and what helps them thrive, we can do our part to bring them back. This…
Eagle Watch Volunteer Training
The Conservancy's winter Eagle Watch program runs on weekends through January and February. Volunteers cover morning or afternoon shifts at the Eagle Observation Areas(opens in new tab). New and returning Eagle Watch volunteers are invited to join us Saturday, December 12th from 10am-12pm at the Highlights Foundation Retreat Center at Boyds Mills for an in-person…
Eagle Watch Volunteer Training – Zoom Option
The Conservancy's winter Eagle Watch program runs through January and February, weekends only. Volunteers cover morning or afternoon shifts at the Eagle Observation Areas. New and returning Eagle Watch volunteers are invited to join us Thursday, December 17th from 6 pm-7:30 pm over Zoom for an online training! Here, volunteers will have the opportunity to…