Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate Earth Day by heading outdoors for a Scavenger Hunt at the Van Scott Nature Reserve! Stop by anytime between 10am and 3pm to pick up your scavenger hunt booklet. Once you've completed the hunt, return to the office to claim a small prize as a reward! Please be prepared to walk on sloped terrain,…
Spring 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 April 23, May 1, or May 9 to learn more about our monitoring program and how volunteers can get involved. The training will include an introduction to monitoring, accompanied by a practical example…
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…
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…
Spring 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 April 23, May 1, or May 9 to learn more about our monitoring program and how volunteers can get involved. The training will include an introduction to monitoring, accompanied by a practical example…
Ramps-U-Pick – Hosted by Delaware Valley Ramps
Bring your friends and family to Delaware Valley Ramps in Equinunk, PA to celebrate the arrival of spring by harvesting your own bounty of ramps! Ramps coming up alongside furled Mayapples. Ramps are the first edible green plant of spring. Also known as wild leeks, they are related to garlic and onions and grow wild…
Spring 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 April 23, May 1, or May 9 to learn more about our monitoring program and how volunteers can get involved. The training will include an introduction to monitoring, accompanied by a practical example…
Composting 101
Join us to discover how to start your own compost! You’ll learn about the different types of compost and how they work, followed by a hands-on demonstration of how to create one. Be prepared to get your hands dirty if you’d like to volunteer for the composting demo! Event fee is $10 for Conservancy members…
Volunteer Potluck
Delaware Highlands Conservancy is excited to invite you and your family to our First Annual Volunteer Potluck on Saturday, May 17th (Rain Date: May 18th) from 11am-1pm. Interested in learning more about volunteering with Delaware Highlands Conservancy? Want to connect with our current volunteer team? Join us to hear firsthand experiences from our team of…
How Does a Tree Work?
Join us for an exciting deep dive into the inner workings of a tree! While you may already know how to identify different types of trees, this session will go beyond that. We'll explore the fascinating processes that allow a tree to grow, thrive, and interact with its environment, from how trees transport water and…
Design and Grow: Permaculture with Maria Grimaldi
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…