Foods of the Delaware Highlands Dinner
The Dinner Committee and the Board of Directors invite you to the annual Foods of the Delaware Highlands dinner on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at The Inn at Woodloch in Hawley, PA. Enjoy a beautiful evening lakeside with a four-course seasonal menu from Chef Dan Corcoran featuring ingredients from local farms. Exciting silent and live…
Forage: Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk with Heather Houskeeper
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesWe’re thrilled to launch our new program series: Design and Grow, Forage, and Create! In this three-part series, you’ll learn how to design and grow a sustainable garden, explore the world of medicinal plants, and discover how to create practical items using what you can grow or forage. Participants may register for individual sessions or…
Mystery Zoom
It's a mystery! Join us on the last Tuesday of every month through October for a fun and exciting Mystery Zoom. Engage with us each week on social media to try and guess the theme based on clues and questions we share. Each Zoom will cover a different topic, so stay tuned until the end…
Pond Investigation
Join us as we take an in-depth look into life in a pond! During our pond investigation, you will be getting your hands dirty looking for insects known as macroinvertebrates. We will use our findings to determine the quality of our pond! Space is limited and prior registration is required. Event fee is $10 for…
Summer Bird Walk
Calling all birders and early risers! Join us for a morning walk at the Van Scott Nature Reserve to look for birds in our meadows, forest, and along our ponds. Please be prepared to walk on sloped terrain, and wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that are comfortable for the weather. Binoculars recommended. Fee is $5…
Create: Straight from the Garden: Let’s Make Herbal Iced Tea and a Handy Salve for Bug Bites with Jeanine Davis
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesWe’re thrilled to launch our new program series: Design and Grow, Forage, and Create! In this three-part series, you’ll learn how to design and grow a sustainable garden, explore the world of medicinal plants, and discover how to create practical items using what you can grow or forage. Participants may register for individual sessions or…
Biology of the Bald Eagle
Join the Conservancy’s Education and Volunteer Coordinator Rachel Morrow for a Biology of the Eagle presentation at the Van Scott Nature Reserve in Beach Lake, PA. Learn all about bald eagle behavior, how to identify eagles at different ages, how to tell the difference between bald eagles and other similar birds, and their conservation history…
Tree Walk
In this program, you'll learn effective strategies for identifying trees by their leaves, buds, and bark. Once you've honed your skills, we'll head out onto the property to put them to the test and see how many trees you can identify at the Reserve! Please be prepared to walk on sloped terrain, and wear closed-toe…
Mystery Zoom
It's a mystery! Join us on the last Tuesday of every month through October for a fun and exciting Mystery Zoom. Engage with us each week on social media to try and guess the theme based on clues and questions we share. Each Zoom will cover a different topic, so stay tuned until the end…
Boundin’ Furbearers
Ever wonder about the difference between a red fox and a grey fox? Did you know that grey fox are the only member of the canine family that can climb trees? Do opossums really play dead? What is a fisher? Join us to learn about many of the various furry animals that live in the…
Bat-tacular Program with Optional Bat Walk
Join us for an engaging, hour-long talk about the world’s only flying mammal—the bat! Discover the different types of bats found in this area, learn about their fascinating behaviors, and find out what to do if you have bats in your home. We'll also discuss the impact of White-nose syndrome and much more. After the…
Home Again: A Tribute to the Music of Carole King
Harmony In The Woods Benefit Concert for the Delaware Highlands Conservancy Led by Deb De Lucca, Home Again celebrates Carole King’s timeless songs with warmth, heart, and rich vocals. From Tapestry hits to beloved classics, this tribute honors a legendary songwriter in a night of nostalgia and melody. This concert hosted by Harmony In The…