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Pollinator Day and Native Plant Sale!

Lehigh Gap Nature Center 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, United States

Celebrate our important pollinators! Enjoy exhibits, a native plant sale, and other activities throughout the day! Activities: 10:00 a.m. — Bug Walk. Discover the many beetles and other insects that live in LGNC’s habitat …Read More

Firefly Watch

Hawk Mountain Acopian Center 410 Summer Valley Road, Orwigsburg, PA, United States

$15.00 $10.00 for Members Click here to register. In daylight, fireflies (aka lightning bugs) are all similar in appearance, but at night they show off with their wonderful bioluminescence in a variety …Read More

Leave No Trace Awareness

The Nature Place at Angelica Park Bernardine Street, Reading, PA, United States

In Berks County, outdoor enthusiasts are spoilt for choice when hiking natural areas and open spaces. Getting outdoors is not only fun, it's good for our health, but it's not always good …Read More

$5.00

Creek Snorkeling Adventure

The Nature Place at Angelica Park Bernardine Street, Reading, PA, United States

That's right, snorkeling's not just for tropical seas! Clear water, curious fish, and underwater relaxation awaits you here in Berks County! Creek snorkeling provides an intimate glimpse into an underwater world we …Read More

$25.00

What’s in the Water – Freshwater Snorkeling in the Lehigh River

Lehigh Gap Nature Center 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, United States

Program Description: Discover the fascinating ecosystem that lies below the Lehigh River! During this special program with LGNC and Berks Nature, participants will have the opportunity to wade and snorkel in the shallows …Read More

Nocturnal Wonders

The Nature Place at Angelica Park Bernardine Street, Reading, PA, United States

Take a walk in the dark with us to explore Angelica Creek Park's own brand of nightlife! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Angelica Creek Park's nocturnal wonders - from …Read More

$5.00

Behind the Scenes Hawk Mountain Tour

Hawk Mountain Acopian Center 410 Summer Valley Road, Orwigsburg, PA, United States

Join us for a “Bus Tour” of the Acopian Center, Education Building, Amphitheater, Accessible Trail, and Visitor Center to learn about each facility and how they have fueled our accomplishments in science …Read More

$10.00

More Than a Walk in the Woods

Hawk Mountain Education Building

Join us for a walk through the Sanctuary forest, combined with sensory invitations to engage with the natural world. Information related to health and wellness benefits of spending time interacting with the …Read More

Fishing and Archery

Kaercher Creek Park 100 Kaercher Creek Road, Hamburg, PA, United States

This full-day drop-off adventure at Kaercher Creek Park is perfect for your budding wilderness explorer! Spend the day learning about and practicing appropriate techniques for two key wildnerness survival tactics: fishing and …Read More

$40.00

When Birds Become Poems

Virtual

FREE Virtual Program In this FREE virtual program, celebrate Latino Conservation Week with multi-award-winning author, Soledad Caballero, a 2022 International Latino Book Award Gold Medalist and Best Poetry Book Award recipient. Caballero will …Read More

Family Forest Fun

Hawk Mountain Visitor Center 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton

FREE Bring the whole family to the Sanctuary to discover and learn all about local Appalachian flora, fauna, geology, and more at a variety of stations in and around the Visitor Center …Read More

Junior Explorer Nature Walks

Lehigh Gap Nature Center 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, United States

Description: Young explorers of all ages are invited to discover the cool critters of LGNC this summer! Each family-fun nature walk will meet at LGNC’s Osprey House. Kids will learn to use insect …Read More

Nature at Night

Lehigh Gap Nature Center 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, United States

Program Description: Search for moths, caterpillars, bats, and other creatures of the night. Discover critters that glow in the dark with black light flashlights! Flashlights will be provided. Registration: Please register through EventBrite at this …Read More

Birds & Brew

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Amphitheater (ADA accessible) 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton, PA, United States

Join us for our annual Birds & Brew on a beautiful, late summer evening held outdoors under the big tent. Ticket includes a live music performance by local band, Six to Midnight, …Read More

Kids Program: Exploring Stream Life

Camp Catherine Hershey, PA, United States

Elementary-age children will get to see aquatic critters and learn about the importance of our water resources. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Email  office@manada.org to sign up, including name of …Read More

Appalachian Field Institute Course: Migration Magic

Hawk Mountain Visitor Center 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton

Taught by Dr. Terry Master, retired Professor from East Stroudsburg University. Birdwatching is a fast-growing pastime and viewing bird migration along the Mountain can be thrilling introduction to birds and their identification. …Read More

Raptor Field Course

Hawk Mountain Visitor Center 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton

Raptors...four days of all things raptors! The goal of this workshop is to help you build confidence in your raptor field techniques and see first-hand how biologists study raptors. Learn new methods …Read More