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Pollinators in Our Gardens: Featuring Native Bees of LGNC

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

Bonnie Pancoast, avid photographer and Budding Naturalist Book Club leader, will be exhibiting her photographs of various pollinators observed on the LGNC property. Her exhibition will be entitled, “Pollinators in Our Gardens: …Read More

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

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

Cabin Fever Book Club

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

Susan Hand Shetterly’s Seaweed Chronicles! The Cabin Fever Book Club meets once a month during the fall and winter months to discuss fascinating books on such topics as ecology, environmental history, and environmentalism. …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

Lehigh Gap Ecology Hike

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

Description: On this 2.2-mile hike through the Lehigh Gap, learn how LGNC brought life back to a once barren and polluted mountainside! We will stop along the way to enjoy the diverse ecosystem …Read More

Lehigh Gap Area Feeder Watch

An annual tradition since 1998, the Lehigh Gap Area Feeder Watch is a community-supported effort to monitor winter bird populations in our region. Do you have at least one bird feeder in your yard and live …Read More

A BUZZTAIL ODYSSEY: The Pennsylvania Timber Rattlesnake Project

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

Join us in person at LGNC for a Speaker Series presentation by Game Commission biologist Rob Bertoni! Learn the story of the origins, evolution, and discoveries of the Pennsylvania Timber Rattlesnake Project, a 20 year …Read More

Bake Oven Knob Hawk Count Informational Hike

Bake Oven Knob

Are you interested in counting birds for science while enjoying scenic views? If so, we invite you to learn about volunteer opportunities at the Bake Oven Knob Hawk Watch during an informational hike and bird walk …Read More

Four B Walks (Bugs, Butterflies, Birds, and Blooms) with Doug Burton

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

amilies are invited to join LGNC naturalist Doug Burton on a search for bugs, butterflies, birds, and blooms in the habitats around the Osprey House! Bug nets will be provided. Recommended ages: 4-6.

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

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

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