Back to Nature Celebration
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…
Van Scott Nature Reserve Welcome Day – Open House
Join the Conservancy to learn more about our mission and experience the 144-acre Van Scott Nature Reserve. Guided walks, nature-focused activities and crafts, and light refreshments will be offered throughout the day. Registration is not required; guests are welcome to drop in for the Open House anytime between 10am-2pm. Please email sara@delawarehighlands.org or call 570-226-3164…
Guided Weekday Walk at the Reserve
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
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
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
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…
RailRiders Baseball Game and Conservancy Fundraiser
The Conservancy is the featured Community Organization of the Game on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 for the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders! A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Conservancy for tickets purchased through the link below only. Conservancy staff and board members will be in attendance, and we hope to…
Chainsaw Safety Training at the Reserve
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
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
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…
Remembering Ed Wesely: Memorial Bench Dedication and Reception
Join Delaware Highlands Conservancy directors and staff for a memorial bench dedication and reception in memory of our dear friend and founding member Ed Wesely on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 10am-1pm at the Conservancy’s Van Scott Nature Reserve in Beach Lake, PA. Ed’s partner and Conservancy Founder Barbara Yeaman, her daughter Suzanne, and son…