Delaware Highlands Conservancy
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CANCELLED: Spring Birding Walk
ANNOUNCEMENT: Unfortunately, due to the forecast for rain and snow, the April 12th bird walk is cancelled. Thank you for your understanding. 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…
CANCELLED: Rain to Drain
*Please note, this program has been cancelled.* Join us for a workshop to explore the importance of water conservation and the role stormwater plays in it. We'll dive into the water cycle and examine how stormwater fits into the process. Additionally, we'll discuss where stormwater flows and why it's crucial to understand its path and…
Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate Earth Day by heading outdoors for a Scavenger Hunt at the Van Scott Nature Reserve! Stop by anytime between 10am and 3pm to pick up your scavenger hunt booklet. Once you've completed the hunt, return to the office to claim a small prize as a reward! Please be prepared to walk on sloped terrain,…
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…
Composting 101
Join us to discover how to start your own compost! You’ll learn about the different types of compost and how they work, followed by a hands-on demonstration of how to create one. Be prepared to get your hands dirty if you’d like to volunteer for the composting demo! Event fee is $10 for Conservancy members…
Volunteer Potluck
Delaware Highlands Conservancy is excited to invite you and your family to our First Annual Volunteer Potluck on Saturday, May 17th (Rain Date: May 18th) from 11am-1pm. Interested in learning more about volunteering with Delaware Highlands Conservancy? Want to connect with our current volunteer team? Join us to hear firsthand experiences from our team of…
How Does a Tree Work?
Join us for an exciting deep dive into the inner workings of a tree! While you may already know how to identify different types of trees, this session will go beyond that. We'll explore the fascinating processes that allow a tree to grow, thrive, and interact with its environment, from how trees transport water and…
Design and Grow: Permaculture with Maria Grimaldi
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesWe’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…
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…
Community Garden Workday at the Van Scott Nature Reserve
Join us 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 volunteers to help with tasks…
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…
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…