Van Scott Nature Reserve
Paint & Sip with Jill Carletti
Join accomplished local artist Jill Carletti for a beginner-friendly Paint & Sip party in the pavilion at the Van Scott Nature Reserve! Surrounded by beautiful scenic views, you will create your own painting to take home with guided instruction from Jill. Your canvas and all supplies will be provided. The Conservancy will provide light refreshments,…
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…
Spring 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 21, May 29, or June 7 to learn more about our monitoring program and how volunteers can get involved. The training will include an introduction to monitoring, accompanied by a practical example…
Spring 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 21, May 29, or June 7 to learn more about our monitoring program and how volunteers can get involved. The training will include an introduction to monitoring, accompanied by a practical example…
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…
Spring 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 21, May 29, or June 7 to learn more about our monitoring program and how volunteers can get involved. The training will include an introduction to monitoring, accompanied by a practical example…
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…
Finding the Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
Spring has arrived and color is starting to peek out into our world again! Drop by anytime between 12pm and 4pm to see if you can find all the colors of the rainbow at the Van Scott Nature Reserve. A small prize will be awarded to those who complete the scavenger hunt! Photo by David…
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…