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Our region is home to one of the largest wintering populations of bald eagles in the northeast. Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy at the Van Scott Nature Reserve for "Eagles and Their Habitat," presented by Don Hamilton, National Park Service biologist and Natural Resources Chief, and Paul Gamer, Eagle Watch volunteer and bus tour guide.…

Join Michael Cann, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Emeritus, University of Scranton, and Delaware Highlands Conservancy Director, for the presentation "Environmental Sustainability and the Delaware Highlands Conservancy." Dr. Cann writes, "Population growth, affluenza and unfettered technological advances have created the 'perfect environmental storm' battering the shores of environmental sustainability across the globe. Land conservation is…

Join our Education and Volunteer Coordinator Rachel Morrow in learning about the life of biologist and author Rachel Carson and her role in eagle conservation as her book Silent Spring brought awareness to the detrimental effects of DDT and its impacts on the bald eagle population. Each attendee will receive a copy of Silent Spring…

Join us at the Van Scott Nature Reserve with our Education and Volunteer Coordinator Rachel Morrow as she does a reading of Dr. Suess's The Lorax, which will then be followed by a crafting project! Space is limited and prior registration is required. Event fee is $10 for the first adult and child, and $5…

Thinking about creating a pollinator garden this spring? Join us as we discuss native plants that attract pollinators like butterflies and bees and different methods of planting to make your pollinator garden more diverse and welcoming to a multitude of different species. Space is limited and prior registration is required. Event fee is $5 for…

Join the Conservancy's Education and Volunteer Coordinator Rachel Morrow for a closer look into the mysterious life of the elusive black bear. What do black bears eat? What happens to nuisance bears? What should you do if you see a black bear in the woods? Get answers to these questions and more! Space is limited…

Have you ever wondered what fish our eagles along the Delaware River are eating. what fish you may catch if you cast your line out in the water, or even the importance of the river for the life cycle of the freshwater eel? Join us as we discuss and identify many species of fish that…

Join us at the Van Scott Nature Reserve as we explore the life of the insects known as macroinvertebrates! These insects play a huge role in the aquatic ecosystem. For this program we will be discussing the importance of these insects and how their variation can be an indicator of the health of the body…

Join our Education and Volunteer Coordinator Rachel Morrow as she reads the story Little Acorn by Melanie Joyce, which illustrates the life cycle of a tree. Following the reading will be a fun craft for everyone to create! Space is limited and prior registration is required. Event fee is $15 for the first adult and…

Looking for a new fun way to turn nature into art? Join us to learn about Cyanotype fabric and how to use it! Enjoy some outdoor exploration and create your own nature imprints to take home with you. Space is limited and prior registration is required. Event fee is $10 for Conservancy members or $15…