Van Scott Nature Reserve
Tree Planting at the Van Scott Nature Reserve
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesVolunteer with the Delaware Highlands Conservancy as we partner with Wayne County Conservation District to plant trees for the Keystone 10 Million Trees project at the Van Scott Nature Reserve. Join us on May 11 or May 18 and together we will plant a total of 850 trees! While you are volunteering you will learn…
Earth Month Scavenger Hunt
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesIn honor of Earth Month, come explore the Van Scott Nature Reserve! Stop in the office anytime between 1pm and 4pm on April 13th or April 27th to grab a scavenger hunt booklet to explore our trails. Everyone who completes the booklet will receive a small prize! Please wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared to…
Earth Month Scavenger Hunt
Van Scott Nature Reserve 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA, United StatesIn honor of Earth Month, come explore the Van Scott Nature Reserve! Stop in the office anytime between 1pm and 4pm on April 13th or April 27th to grab a scavenger hunt booklet to explore our trails. Everyone who completes the booklet will receive a small prize! Please wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared to…
Solar Eclipse Watch Party *WAIT LIST ONLY*
*Please note that this event is full and registration is now closed due to parking capacity at the Reserve. Please email rachel@delawarehighlands.org to be placed on the wait list for this event.* Join us for the 2024 solar eclipse at the Van Scott Nature Reserve’s Eugene and Mary Van Scott Pavilion. Enjoy a wide-open view…
“Over and Under the Pond” and Craft
Join us to read the story "Over and Under the Pond" by Kate Messner and learn all about animal life in and around the water. Following the reading, we will create a small craft for you to take home! Space is limited and prior registration is required. Event fee is $15 for the first child…
The Biology of Fish
Come learn all about fish, from the different categories of fish you might catch on your hook to exactly how they move and behave in the water. Join us to take a deeper look into the anatomy and world of fish! Space is limited and prior registration is required. Event fee is $5 for Conservancy…
What’s the Weather?
Learn about the fascinating world of weather with us! Explore the intricacies of weather formation, discover its effects on human decisions, and examine the impact it has on wildlife and our shared natural environment. Join the conversation where we unravel the mysteries of weather and its influence on the natural world! Space is limited and…
“Over and Under the Snow” and Craft
Join our Education and Volunteer Coordinator Rachel Morrow as she reads the story Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner. Learn all about where animals go and what they do when show is on the ground. Following the reading, we will create a small craft for you to take home! Space is limited and…
Turkey Talk
There’s no better time to talk about the turkey than—you guessed it—Thanksgiving! Did you know the turkey was almost our national bird? Join us for Turkey Talk to learn about all things turkey, including their habits and how they live. Space is limited and prior registration is required. Event fee is $5 for Conservancy members…
All About Deer
Join us for a talk about White-tailed deer and other members of the deer family. Did you know deer have a four-chambered stomach just like a cow? Or that there is a small elk population in Pennsylvania? What about the different diseases that deer can carry? Come to this program and find out! Space is…
Creepy Crawly Trick-or-Treat Walk
Stop by anytime between 12pm-3pm to kick off your trick-or-treating weekend at the Van Scott Nature Reserve! Walk our short Wildflower Trail and learn a little bit about the creepy crawly animals in our woods, from snakes to bats to insects. We are excited to see your costumes and will have candy to grab as…
Where Is Mrs. Hen?
Join us to learn all about different types of owls! During this program we will investigate the mystery of HOO is responsible for the disappearance of Mrs. Hen and will need YOUR help to solve this crime--was it one of the owls or an entirely different species? Put your investigation skills to the test! *Please…