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Community Garden Workday at the Van Scott Nature Reserve
Community Garden Workday at the Van Scott Nature Reserve
Join us on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Van Scott Nature Reserve for our very first Community Garden Workday! Delaware Highlands Conservancy is excited to begin creating a new community garden space at the Reserve, and this workday will focus on preparing the site for planting and community use. We are looking for 5-10…
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Foods of the Delaware Highlands Dinner
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…
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Stopover Ecology of Landbird Migrants: Why It’s Good to be Fat and Other Migratory Tales
Stopover Ecology of Landbird Migrants: Why It’s Good to be Fat and Other Migratory Tales
Join us at the Van Scott Nature Reserve for a presentation on avian migration and research conducted in Northeast Pennsylvania with Dr. Robert Smith and Dr. Meg Hatch. The program will hopefully include the temporary capture of live birds for attendees to see these migrants and residents up close. Drs. Hatch and Smith are especially…
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Celebration of Life: Barbara Yeaman
Celebration of Life: Barbara Yeaman
The Yeaman family, together with the Board of Directors and staff of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, cordially invite you to attend a Celebration of Life honoring Barbara Yeaman on Saturday, June 21 from 11am-1pm at the Conservancy's Van Scott Nature Reserve. The day will include a dedication ceremony for Barbara’s Bench, located along the Butterfly…
Forage: Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk with Heather Houskeeper
Forage: Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk with Heather Houskeeper
We’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…
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Mystery Zoom
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…
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Ask a Forester
Ask a Forester
Join us for a relaxed hike at the Van Scott Nature Reserve with Trevor Tochydlowski, Forest Specialist from the Wayne County Conservation District. This is a unique opportunity to walk the trails and engage in casual, informative conversation with a local forestry expert. Whether you're curious about tree identification, forest management, invasive species, wildlife habitats,…
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Pond Investigation
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…
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Summer Bird Walk
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…