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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! Relax and connect with nature on the scenic trails at the beautiful Reserve. Sunset walks will last for 1.5 hours and take different routes to finish off with the best…
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…
Guided Plant Walk with Heather Houskeeper: Part 1 of the Edible & Medicinal Plant Exploration Series
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesJoin herbalist Heather Houskeeper in exploring the wild edible and medicinal plants that inhabit our landscape during part one of our Edible & Medicinal Plant Exploration Series. Meet plants that are easy to recognize, safe to work with, and inhabit your backyard, garden, and familiar wild places. Learn how to identify, ethically harvest, and prepare…
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! Relax and connect with nature on the scenic trails at the beautiful Reserve. Sunset walks will last for 1.5 hours and take different routes to finish off with the best…
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…
Morning Bird Walk
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesWant to learn more about the birds that stick around through fall and winter? 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…
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…
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. September is one of the…
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! Relax and connect with nature on the scenic trails at the beautiful Reserve. Sunset walks will last for 1.5 hours and take different routes to finish off with the best…
Elderberry Syrup Workshop with Jeanine Davis: Part 2 of the Edible & Medicinal Plant Exploration Series
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesJoin us for part 2 of our Edible & Medicinal Plants series and discover how to make one of the most beloved herbal preparations for the colder months! Herbalist Jeanine Davis will host a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to prepare delicious elderberry syrup using dried elderberries, warming spices, and simple kitchen ingredients. Whether…