Van Scott Nature Reserve
“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…
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…
Honoring-Our-Ancestors Circle with Marlaina WillowWynd Donato
Join Marlaina at the Van Scott Nature Reserve for a beautiful and powerful circle honoring loved ones who have passed on. Bring photos and/or small items of the person you would like to celebrate and soak up the beauty of autumn leading into what the ancients called ‘the dark time’ of fewer daylight hours before…
Free Spirit Meditation with Marlaina WillowWynd Donato
Join Marlaina at the Van Scott Nature Reserve for an hour and a half of blissful ways to set yourself free including easy creative movement/dance, meditation to the calming yet invigorating sounds of live ocean drum, and inspiring prompts. Bring a chair, pillow, or blanket and wear comfortable clothing. Event fee is $10 for Conservancy…
Changing of the Leaves
Fall is upon us! Learn all about how leaves change colors while identifying the different types of trees along the way. At the end of this program, we will be making some eco-friendly nature leaf confetti! *Please wear proper footwear for walking along trails at the Reserve. Space is limited and prior registration is required.…
Mindful Family Yoga with Romping Radishes
Join the Conservancy and Romping Radishes Yoga instructors from The Cooperage Project for a gentle outdoor yoga practice designed to heighten our awareness of our thoughts and surroundings. Open to families with children of all ages, we'll enjoy some nature exploration, mindful and playful movement, and art-making inspired by our surroundings. The event will be…
The Life of an Eastern Coyote
Join us as we discuss the life and biology of the Eastern Coyote. How are they different from Western Coyotes? What is their primary diet? Do they always live in packs? Get all these questions answered and more! Space is limited and prior registration is required. Event fee is $5 for Conservancy members or $10…