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History of the Lehigh River

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

Local historian Louise Bugbee will lead a journey through time along the Lehigh River. The Lehigh River functioned as the main artery of this region for the Native Americans, fostered the growth …Read More

Winter Fit Walks

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

Do you have a New Year’s resolution to stay fit in 2020? Get off to a good start with weekly Fit Walks at LGNC! Walks will start at the Osprey House Tuesdays and Thursdays …Read More

Conservation Along the New Jersey Coast

Wildands Conservancy 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus

All hands on deck... Reflections on a decade of biodiversity monitoring at north Brigantine and the Delaware Bay shores. Ron Smith, director of Life Sciences Field Training Institute for Pineland Preservation Alliance, …Read More

Drink Your Tree: Wild Edibles Hike

Trexler Environmental Center 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA, United States

Most of us are probably quite familiar with healing teas like mint, but many people don’t realize that certain trees can also be used to make beneficial drinks, especially over winter. This …Read More

Family Science Night

Berks Nature 575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading, PA, United States

Enjoy a fun night of guided experiments with our staff – some of which you’ll be able to recreate again at home! $15/per person or $40/per family of 4. Berks Nature Members …Read More

Ironmaster’s Challenge

Pine Grove Furnace State Park and Michaux State Forest

For 10 years, participants have been enjoying this springtime adventure challenge in two separate events, a 50k and 15k, both culminating in a finish-line picnic celebration at the Ironmaster’s Mansion at Pine …Read More

Your Family in Nature! : Pollinators

Pool Wildlife Sanctuary 3701 Orchid Place , Emmaus, United States

Make a butterfly’s world better! Jeanne Hamscher, our own Monarch Maven, leads one lucky family group on a trek into the world of struggling pollinators.  Take off on this adventure into the wildflower meadow …Read More

$55

Bike & Boat: Explore Island Park

Route 33 Access Point Easton, PA

Discover the remarkable ecosystems and fascinating history of this special Lehigh River spot between Freemansburg and Easton. Explore islands accessible only by boat while paddling the flat and calm water around the …Read More

$35

Radical Reptiles

Hawk Mountain Visitor Center 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton

Reptiles Rule! Join us to discover just how rad reptiles really are! Learn all about their awesome adaptations, lifestyles, and the important roles these fascinating creatures have in the ecosystem. Test your …Read More

$10

Wild Women on the Mountain: River of Rocks Ramble

Education Building

Our Wild Women on the Mountain series empowers women to engage in outdoor adventures and learn new skills in a welcoming atmosphere. Explore an ancient boulder field with fun female company and …Read More

$10

Autumn Hawk Migration

Hawk Mountain's Autumn Migration Hawk Count is the longest running raptor migration count in the world. It began in 1934, when founder Rosalie Edge hired a curator named Maurice Broun, and he started meticulously …Read More

Bike and Bite: Forks of the Delaware to Mueller’s General

Forks of the Delaware 210 S. Delaware Drive, Easton, PA, United States

Join our monthly naturalist-led bike ride, exploring local Northampton County trails with a food agenda! We will meet at Forks of the Delaware/Delaware Canal State Park trailhead and ride along the D&L …Read More

Monarch Day

Hawk Mountain Visitor Center 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton

Celebrate peak monarch migration and learn all about monarchs and their conservation with our children's activities and Monarch Conservation Station hosted by monarch biologist John Drummond! Children's activities will be located in the …Read More

Ironmaster’s Challenge Trail Running Event – 15k

Furnace Stack Pavilion

For 10 years, participants have been enjoying this springtime adventure challenge in two separate events, a 50k and 15k, both culminating in a finish-line picnic celebration at the Ironmaster’s Mansion at Pine …Read More

$55

Conservation and Health: A Vital Relationship

Manada Conservancy 257 Hershey Road, Hummelstown, United States

Our health is impacted by the natural world and the environment in which we live. Join us as Dr. Richard Zaino discusses how conservation, good environmental stewardship, and control of pollution provide …Read More

Migration Day!

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

Although we’ve all faced many uncertainties this year, one natural spectacle has continued right on cue — the marvel of autumn migration is underway! On October 10, 2020, LGNC is hosting a special Migration Day in lieu of our annual …Read More

Cabin Fever Book Club

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

American Wolf by Nate Blakeslee All meetings are Thursdays, once a month, from 10 am – noon There will be a breakfast buffet supervised by Head Chef Lee Sivak with your help. These books …Read More

Nature in Art Online for Kids!

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

Explore the art in nature through online art classes with LGNC education intern Janniry Cabrera Belen! Children ages 5-12 and their families are invited to make crafts from natural materials that they can find …Read More