Back to Nature Celebration

Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United States

You are invited to the Back to Nature Celebration at the Van Scott Nature Reserve and the Inn at Woodloch! 3:30-4:30pm • Exclusive sneak-peek tours of the Van Scott Nature Reserve in Beach Lake, PA. 4:30pm-8pm • Travel to the Inn at Woodloch for dinner lakeside. Unwind by the fire, enjoy live music, take a…

Guided Weekday Walk at the Reserve

Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United States

Walk the trails with Conservancy education staff and volunteers to learn more about the lands, waters, and wildlife at the Van Scott Nature Reserve. Registration is limited to 30 participants. Suggested program fees are Conservancy members, $5; Non-members, $10; and children under 12 with paid adult are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult…

Guided Walk at the Reserve: Animals and Their Habitats

Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United States

Walk the trails at the Reserve with experts and learn more about the wildlife, their preferred habitats, and tips for successful wildlife spotting. Registration is limited to 30 participants. Suggested program fees are Conservancy members, $10; Non-members, $20; and children under 12 with paid adult are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult to…

Guided Walk at the Reserve: Forest Bathing and Wild Plants

Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United States

Join the Conservancy and Heather Houskeeper, The Botanical Hiker, for a gentle walk on the Reserve. Participants will experience forest bathing and its benefits while connecting to several of the native plants of our region. This event is geared towards adults, but all ages can be accommodated. Registration is limited to 30 participants. Suggested program…

Guided Weekday Walk at the Reserve

Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United States

Walk the trails with Conservancy education staff and volunteers to learn more about the lands, waters, and wildlife at the Van Scott Nature Reserve. Registration is limited to 30 participants. Suggested program fees are Conservancy members, $5; Non-members, $10; and children under 12 with paid adult are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult…

Chainsaw Safety Training at the Reserve

Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United States

Join the Conservancy at the Van Scott Nature Reserve as we learn Chainsaw Safety with a Game of Logging instructor. The training focuses on introducing open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Topics covered include personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, chainsaw reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and…

Chainsaw Safety Training at the Reserve

Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United States

Join the Conservancy at the Van Scott Nature Reserve as we learn Chainsaw Safety with a Game of Logging instructor. The training focuses on introducing open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Topics covered include personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, chainsaw reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and…

Chainsaw Safety Training at the Reserve

Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United States

Join the Conservancy at the Van Scott Nature Reserve as we learn Chainsaw Safety with a Game of Logging instructor. The training focuses on introducing open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Topics covered include personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, chainsaw reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and…

Eagles and Their Habitat Presentation

Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United States

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.…