In The Valley, Press Release

Wildlands Conservancy Community & Educational Calendar of Events for May 2026

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Wildlands Conservancy Community & Educational Calendar of Events for May 2026 & Upcoming Special Summer Offerings

Please check out these 3 special offerings (throughout the Summer months), as well as our May Events:

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  • Wildlands Conservancy’s 30th Annual Lehigh River Sojourn (June 19 – June 21) – join for single or multiple days at: https://www.wildlandspa.org/lehighriversojourn/ – Camping options available. Registration & pricing details available online. Questions? Contact Nicole Landis – nlandis@wildlandspa.org.
  • Day 1 – Paddle through the metro-wilderness of the Lehigh Valley, from Bethlehem to Easton, surrounded by views of nature and the scenic backdrop of historic Bethlehem SteelStacks.
  • Day 2 – Bike this 10-mile one-way OR 20-mile out-and-back offering a mix of scenic river views. This ride is a gentle, social pace with stops for scenery and history along the way.
  • Day 3 – Sojourners will paddle a 10.5-mile stretch with beautiful mountain views from the headwaters of the Lehigh River, Drakes Creek, to Glen Onoko, surrounded by a pristine natural landscape.

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  • 2026 Summer Camp – Choose among 11 weeks of summer fun, from June 8 through August 21 – registration is still open; see https://www.wildlandspa.org/camp/ for details on multiple locations, program content and registration. Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler – akohler@wildlandspa.org.
  • Extended camp options are available for early drop off and late pick up.

  • 2026 Stream Team Volunteers (Fridays, May 29 – Sept. 25) – Stream Team is a great volunteer opportunity for individuals, college students, and community groups. Volunteers are encouraged to register for multiple dates and locations at: https://www.wildlandspa.org/streamteam/. Questions? Contact Jake Metzger – jmetzger@wildlandspa.org.

Community & Educational Calendar of Events for May 2026

Note: Registration for May Events opens Monday, April 20, 2026

May 3

Wildlands Conservancy – Wildlife Meet and Greet – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EDT at Louise Moore Park, 151 Country Club Road, Easton, PA 18045. Join Wildlands Conservancy for an interactive wildlife presentation and guided hike. Meet some of Wildlands’ wildlife ambassadors, then go on a hike to seek out signs of local wildlife. Questions? Contact Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Program is free; please register on-line at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/423.

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May 5

Wildlands Conservancy – PreK Pathfinders: Budding Birders at Trexler Nature Preserve – 10:00AM – 11:00AM EDT at Trexler Nature Preserve, Environmental Education Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078. For children ages 3-5 and their grownups! Observe live birds inside and up close before venturing outside to spy on their wild, feathered friends. Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis, NLandis@wildlandspa.org. Program is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/426.

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May 6

Wildlands Conservancy – Restoration Tour @ Archibald Johnston Conservation Area – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EDT at Archibald Johnston Museum/ Housenick Memorial Park, 3811 Christian Spring Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18020. Discover the vital work being done to heal and protect this beautiful landscape through restoration projects and ecological stewardship where The Wildlands Conservancy is actively restoring native habitats.  Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis, Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Program is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/425.

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May 8

Wildlands Conservancy – Bike & Boat: Forest Bathing for Wellness and Recovery – 10:00AM – 2:30PM EDT at Sand Island- River Access Point, 210 River Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. This free wellness program invites participants on a 4.5-mile paddle and 4.5-mile bike ride along the Lehigh River and D&L Trail, guided by nature-based therapeutic practices including forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, with Stacey Vinci, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & certified forest bathing guide.  Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis, Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Program is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/419.

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May 13

Wildlands Conservancy – Wildflower Bioblitz & Meadow Restoration Tour – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EDT at

Trexler Nature Preserve – MTB access, N. Range Utility Rd., Schnecksville, PA 18078. Senior Restoration Ecologist Kate Ebel will lead a tour highlighting the meadow restoration that Wildlands has completed, sharing insights into why meadow habitats matter and how native plants support wildlife. Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Program is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/427.

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May 14

Wildlands Conservancy – Dam Removal & Restoration Tour – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EDT at

Indian Run – Lehigh Gorge State Park, Weatherly, PA 18255, GPS: 40.963841575888175, -75.77719457168071. Join us for a guided, short walk to a recent dam removal site in Lehigh Gorge State Park. Led by Director of Ecological Restoration, Kristie Fach and DCNR representatives, this program offers a behind-the-scenes look at ecological restoration in action and the benefits dam removal provides to rivers, wildlife, and surrounding habitats. Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis, Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Program is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/418.

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May 16

Wildlands Conservancy – Get Out! For Wellness: Sherwood Forest Preserve – 1:00PM – 3:00PM EDT at the Sherwood Forest Preserve, 1110–1200 Sherwood Forest Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Join us for a scenic, 2-hour, 1.4-mile (or longer) guided hike as we explore this 175-acre preserve. The site is popular with hunters and hunting dog training; pheasant hunting hours end at noon, which is why our hike begins at 1:00 PM. Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis, Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Program is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/428.

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May 17

Wildlands Conservancy – Wild Mushroom Foray – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EDT at Minsi Lake Wilderness Area- West Shore Access, 49 Blue Mountain Dr., Bangor, PA 18013. Led by Wildlands Conservancy’s, Veronica Rosenberger, this guided adventure explores the fascinating world of fungi. You’ll learn how to search for, collect, and identify wild mushrooms while uncovering key tips on fungi safety, identifying look-alike species, sustainable harvesting, and resources to continue your foraging journey. Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Program is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/424.

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May 21

Wildlands Conservancy – PreK Pathfinders: Tree Tea Party! – 10:00AM – 11:00AM EDT at Wayne A. Grube Park, 1200 Willowbrook Rd., Northampton, PA 18067. For children ages 3-5 and their grownups! Enjoy a magical morning filled with fun, learning, and tree tea. We will explore the outdoors, discovering how to identify local trees through simple, hands-on activities. Afterward, gather for a cozy tea party while enjoying a special live animal presentation featuring our animal ambassador! For more details and questions, contact: Nicole Landis, NLandis@wildlandspa.org. Program is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/422.

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May 29

Wildlands Conservancy – Trailside Nature Sketching – 10:00AM – 12:00PM EDT at Black River Sanctuary, Church Rd. Parking (GPS: 40.572103358496875, -75.41042750557449), 3390 Church Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18015. This program features a moderate 1-mile hike, encountering beautiful natural scenes to inspire our sketches. Once we reach our destination, all art materials will be provided for you to capture the landscape through sketching, guided by creative facilitators from Juxtahub- Arts & Innovation Center. This program is a wonderful way to connect with nature, explore your artistic side, and enjoy a peaceful day outdoors. Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Program is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/420.

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May 29

Wildlands Conservancy – Stream Team 2026: Fry’s Run Park – Friday, 8:00AM – 11:00AM EDT at Fry’s Run Park, 466-4-466-0 Royal Manor Rd., Williams Township, PA 18042. Parking lot off Royal Manor Road (40.618993, -75.202892). Join us as we maintain vegetative areas along streams (riparian buffers) and help ensure the survival of young, native trees in the forest buffer. These vital areas improve water quality in local communities, reduce erosion and flooding concerns, and provide habitat for wildlife. Questions? Contact Jake Metzger – jmetzger@wildlandspa.org – use email subject “Stream Team.” Program is free; please register for Fry’s Run Park event at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/464.

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