Free Spirit Meditation with Marlaina WillowWynd Donato
Join Marlaina at the Van Scott Nature Reserve for an hour and a half of blissful ways to set yourself free including easy creative movement/dance, meditation to the calming yet invigorating sounds of live ocean drum, and inspiring prompts. Bring a chair, pillow, or blanket and wear comfortable clothing. Event fee is $10 for Conservancy…
Honoring-Our-Ancestors Circle with Marlaina WillowWynd Donato
Join Marlaina at the Van Scott Nature Reserve for a beautiful and powerful circle honoring loved ones who have passed on. Bring photos and/or small items of the person you would like to celebrate and soak up the beauty of autumn leading into what the ancients called ‘the dark time’ of fewer daylight hours before…
Where Is Mrs. Hen?
Join us to learn all about different types of owls! During this program we will investigate the mystery of HOO is responsible for the disappearance of Mrs. Hen and will need YOUR help to solve this crime--was it one of the owls or an entirely different species? Put your investigation skills to the test! *Please…
Women and Their Woods Plant Identification Workshop with Heather Houskeeper
Join Heather Houskeeper, the Botanical Hiker to learn how to confidently identify wild plants using a plant identification key and loupe magnifier. Together we’ll learn basic botanical terms and plant morphology. This knowledge is all you need to start recognizing plants' unique identifying characteristics and to discern one plant from another. These skills will enrich…
Creepy Crawly Trick-or-Treat Walk
Stop by anytime between 12pm-3pm to kick off your trick-or-treating weekend at the Van Scott Nature Reserve! Walk our short Wildflower Trail and learn a little bit about the creepy crawly animals in our woods, from snakes to bats to insects. We are excited to see your costumes and will have candy to grab as…
All About Deer
Join us for a talk about White-tailed deer and other members of the deer family. Did you know deer have a four-chambered stomach just like a cow? Or that there is a small elk population in Pennsylvania? What about the different diseases that deer can carry? Come to this program and find out! Space is…
“Over and Under the Snow” and Craft
Join our Education and Volunteer Coordinator Rachel Morrow as she reads the story Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner. Learn all about where animals go and what they do when show is on the ground. Following the reading, we will create a small craft for you to take home! Space is limited and…
Eagle Watch Bus Tour – Special Tour Leaving From Settlers Inn
Settlers Inn 4 Main Ave, Hawley, PA, United StatesLearn about eagles and their habitat! Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and take a scenic drive on a heated bus throughout the Upper Delaware River region while you look for and learn about eagles and their habitat. NOTE: Unlike our other Eagle Watch bus tours, this tour begins and ends at Settlers Inn in Hawley,…
What’s the Weather?
Learn about the fascinating world of weather with us! Explore the intricacies of weather formation, discover its effects on human decisions, and examine the impact it has on wildlife and our shared natural environment. Join the conversation where we unravel the mysteries of weather and its influence on the natural world! Space is limited and…
The Biology of Fish
Come learn all about fish, from the different categories of fish you might catch on your hook to exactly how they move and behave in the water. Join us to take a deeper look into the anatomy and world of fish! Space is limited and prior registration is required. Event fee is $5 for Conservancy…
“Over and Under the Pond” and Craft
Join us to read the story "Over and Under the Pond" by Kate Messner and learn all about animal life in and around the water. Following the reading, we will create a small craft for you to take home! Space is limited and prior registration is required. Event fee is $15 for the first child…
Solar Eclipse Watch Party *WAIT LIST ONLY*
*Please note that this event is full and registration is now closed due to parking capacity at the Reserve. Please email rachel@delawarehighlands.org to be placed on the wait list for this event.* Join us for the 2024 solar eclipse at the Van Scott Nature Reserve’s Eugene and Mary Van Scott Pavilion. Enjoy a wide-open view…