Delaware Highlands Conservancy

Thousands of people across the country have joined forces to create the Pollinator Pathway, a grassroots movement focused on protecting and restoring habitat for bees, birds, butterflies, moths, and other pollinating insects. Join us to learn how you can be part of this important effort to help reverse declines in bird and pollinator populations. We…

Women forest landowners and aspiring landowners from across the mid-Atlantic region are invited to attend an educational retreat to learn more about managing their forestland and connect with other forest landowners. The retreat will be held from September 15th-18th at the Highlights Foundation Workshop Facility in Boyd's Mill, Milanville, PA in scenic Wayne County. Space…

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…

Join the Conservancy’s Land Protection Coordinators Trey Talley and Kaylan Hubbard for a virtual Zoom gathering to learn about Delaware Highlands Conservancy and how we can help you protect your land. What is a conservation easement and what property characteristics do we look for? What are the steps and costs associated with placing a conservation…

In this program, you'll learn effective strategies for identifying trees by their leaves, buds, and bark. Once you've honed your skills, we'll head out onto the property to put them to the test and see how many trees you can identify at the Reserve! Please be prepared to walk on sloped terrain, and wear closed-toe…

Join us for an engaging, hour-long talk about the world’s only flying mammal—the bat! Discover the different types of bats found in this area, learn about their fascinating behaviors, and find out what to do if you have bats in your home. We'll also discuss the impact of White-nose syndrome and much more. After the…

As the breeding season, or rut, approaches, White-tailed deer become increasingly active. Join us to learn about the reasons behind this heightened activity and explore fascinating behaviors of White-tailed deer throughout the year! Fee is $5 for Conservancy members and $10 for non-members; kids under 12 are free. Advance registration is requested. This program is…

Please note, this program has been cancelled. Join us for an exciting exploration into the world of owls! In this program, we will solve the mystery of whoo is responsible for the disappearance of Mrs. Hen. Was it one of the owls, or is another creature to blame? We need YOUR help to crack the…