Events
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…
Morning Wellness Walk
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesJoin the Delaware Highlands Conservancy staff on a guided morning wellness walk at the Van Scott Nature Reserve! Relax and connect with nature on the scenic trails at the beautiful Reserve. The morning walks will last for approximately 1.5-2 hours and take different routes of the Bluebird, Butterfly, Explorer, Wildflower and Woodland Trails. Please be…
Pond Investigation: Exploring Water Quality Indicators
In this hand-on program, you will venture to one of our ponds to search for macroinvertebrates – small aquatic beings that tell us a lot about the health of our water and ecosystem. October is a great time to look for macroinvertebrates because populations reach high seasonal diversity, and the growing larvae are large enough…
Annual Board Meeting
The Delaware Highlands Conservancy's Annual Board Meeting is open to Conservancy members. Join us to hear about our accomplishments this year and plans for the future. Meeting will be conducted by Zoom. Advance registration is required; please email to register and receive the Zoom login information.
Seed Saving 101: A Beginner’s Guide
Discover the benefits of seed saving for your garden, the environment, and you! Participants will learn techniques for saving seeds from a variety of crops and flowers and will go home with an educational handout breaking down the seed saving process for these plants to reference later. This program is designed for adults who are…
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…
Morning Wellness Walk
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesJoin the Delaware Highlands Conservancy staff on a guided morning wellness walk at the Van Scott Nature Reserve! Relax and connect with nature on the scenic trails at the beautiful Reserve. The morning walks will last for approximately 1.5-2 hours and take different routes of the Bluebird, Butterfly, Explorer, Wildflower and Woodland Trails. Please be…
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…
RAISE Your Hearts Costumed Creature Crawl Trail Run/Walk
This October, during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month (PAILA), RAISE Your Hearts invites the community to lace up their running shoes, put on their most creative costumes, and come together for the 3rd Annual Costumed Creature Crawl 5K Trail Run/Walk. The Costumed Creature Crawl is more than a 5K. It is an opportunity to…
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…
CANCELLED: Stopover Ecology of Landbird Migrants: Why It’s Good to be Fat and Other Migratory Tales
*Please note, this program has been cancelled.* 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…