Delaware Highlands Conservancy
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Macroinvertebrate Exploration
Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for an exploration of macroinvertebrates at Camp Speers YMCA! These small aquatic organisms live in many types of freshwater habitats and provide valuable clues about the health and quality of aquatic ecosystems. Together, we'll practice collecting and identifying macroinvertebrates and learn what lives in the aquatic ecosystems at Camp Speers…
Walk & Talk at the Forest Reserve at Smallwood
Join Timothy Yeatts, Forester with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, for a “Walk and Talk” at the Forest Reserve at Smallwood! This engaging event offers a chance to explore an important question: What does it mean to manage land and its forests? Tim will guide participants along the reserve’s scenic trails and…
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 May 22, July 24, or September 25 to learn more about our monitoring program and how volunteers can get involved and join us on annual visits to conserved properties. The training will include…
What’s That Native? A Hands-On Gardening Workshop
Discover the native species of the Conservancy’s Van Scott Nature Reserve with Leigh Allison of Project Meadow, Louise Washer of Pollinator Pathways, Keenan Gruver of Known Grove, and Lucas Green, the Conservancy’s Reserve & Facilities Coordinator! This hands-on program is great for those who want to learn how to identify native plants and understand their…
Maintaining and Caring for Your Seedlings: Part 2 of the Growing Your Own Food Series
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesSo you've got your seeds planted. Now what? Join Amy Erlwein at the Van Scott Nature Reserve for the second part of our Growing Your Own Food Series where we will discuss how to maintain and care for your new seedlings! In the second part of our education series, Amy will discuss the how and…
Sunset Wellness Walk
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesJoin the Delaware Highlands Conservancy staff on a guided wellness walk at the Van Scott Nature Reserve to enjoy the beautiful summer and fall sunsets! From May to October, Conservancy staff will lead wellness walks on select dates in the morning and evening to promote relaxation and connection with the nature and beauty of the…
Timber Sale Field Tour
Are you considering a timber harvest as part of your property’s long-term management? Do you want to learn more about what goes into a timber sale? Join Delaware Highlands Conservancy and the PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry for a “Walk and Talk” to have your questions answered! Austin Noguera, Service Forester with the DCNR, and…
Foods of the Delaware Highlands
Please join us for the annual Foods of the Delaware Highlands dinner on Saturday, June 6, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s signature benefit event. This relaxed yet elegant dinner in the meadow will be held for the first time at the scenic Van Scott Nature Reserve, celebrating the beauty and bounty of the Upper Delaware River…
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! Twice per month from May to October, Conservancy staff will lead these wellness walks in the morning and evening to promote relaxation and connection with the nature and beauty of the Van Scott Nature Reserve. The morning…
Pond Investigation with the HABLAB
Join us for an in-depth look at life in the pond at the Van Scott Nature Reserve! We’ll begin by exploring why ponds are tested for harmful algal blooms (HABs), with the help of the HABLAB from the Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District. Then, you’ll learn how to test the water yourself by investigating both…
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! Twice per month from May to October, Conservancy staff will lead these wellness walks in the morning and evening to promote relaxation and connection with the nature and beauty of the Van Scott Nature Reserve. The morning…
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! Twice per month from May to October, Conservancy staff will lead these wellness walks in the morning and evening to promote relaxation and connection with the nature and beauty of the Van Scott Nature Reserve. The morning…