{"id":121458,"date":"2023-08-13T10:45:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-13T14:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=121458"},"modified":"2023-08-13T10:45:01","modified_gmt":"2023-08-13T14:45:01","slug":"wildlands-conservancy-programs-for-september-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=121458","title":{"rendered":"Wildlands Conservancy Programs for September, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy Stream Team of Volunteers !<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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. Stream Team is a series of volunteer opportunities on Fridays from June through September. There is no fee. Please contact <strong>Nic Ziegler,<\/strong> Events and Volunteer Coordinator, at <a href=\"mailto:nziegler@wildlandspa.org\">nziegler@wildlandspa.org<\/a> with the subject line: <strong>Stream Team Volunteer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Locations may change, depending on need for each date, so please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/streamteam\/\">https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/streamteam\/<\/a> to get latest changes and details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stream Team dates for September, Fridays, all from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 1 &#8211; <\/strong>(Trexler Nature Preserve, Mill Creek)<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 8 &#8211;<\/strong>. (Bethlehem Township Park)<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 15 &#8211; <\/strong>(Saucon Park)<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 22 &#8211; <\/strong>(Water Street Park, Hellertown)<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 29 &#8211; <\/strong>(Braden Park, Mill Race Park)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"wp-image-121459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-1.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-1.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-1-1536x864.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013 Community and Educational Calendar Events for September 2023<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>September 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Wild in the Parks! Canal Park Cleanup Walk &#8211; <\/strong>11:00 am &#8211; 12:30 pm at Canal Park, 101 E. Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18109. Help clean up the canal! Join Wildlands Conservancy Bike and Boat staff and Promise Neighborhoods as we work together to clean up the <strong>D&amp;L trail and historic Lehigh Canal.<\/strong> Event is appropriate for all ages and free. Questions? Contact Nicole Landis- <a href=\"mailto:nlandis@wildlandspa.org\">nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/a> 610-965-4397 ext 145. To register, Please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/wild-in-the-parks-canal-park-cleanup-walk\/\">https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/wild-in-the-parks-canal-park-cleanup-walk\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"431\" height=\"322\" class=\"wp-image-121460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-2.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-2.jpeg 431w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-2-300x224.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>September 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"post-121458-_Hlk134600842\"><\/a><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Get Out! for Wellness: Paradise-Price Preserve to the Waterfall &#8211; <\/strong>1:00 pm &#8211; 3:00 pm at Paradise-Price Preserve, Henry\u2019s Crossing Road, Paradise Township, PA 18326. Paradise Price Preserve is 777 acres and protects a portion of Brodhead Creek, one of the best-loved trout streams in the world and <strong>birthplace of fly fishing in America. <\/strong>This 5-mile hike is considered moderately difficult. Event is free; please register online. Questions? Contact Brandon Swayser bswayser@wildlandspa.org. To register, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/get-out-for-wellness-paradise-price-preserve-to-the-waterfall\/\">https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/get-out-for-wellness-paradise-price-preserve-to-the-waterfall\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"347\" class=\"wp-image-121461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-3.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-3.jpeg 260w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-3-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>September 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; You &amp; Me at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary: Autumn Daze &#8211; <\/strong>9:30 am &#8211; 11:00 am at <a id=\"post-121458-_Hlk137904101\"><\/a>Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049. \u201cYou &amp; Me\u201d is a program designed for children aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. Open your senses to the fall season with hands on experiments and nature play. Wrap up the fun with a themed take home craft. Questions? Contact Nicole Landis <a href=\"mailto:nlandis@wildlandspa.org\">nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/a>, 610-965-4397 ext 145. There is a fee; please register on-line at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/you-me-at-dorothy-rider-pool-wildlife-sanctuary-autumn-daze\/\">https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/you-me-at-dorothy-rider-pool-wildlife-sanctuary-autumn-daze\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"468\" class=\"wp-image-121462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-4.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-4.jpeg 624w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-4-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>September 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Get Out! for Wellness: Hoover-Mason Trestle &amp; South Side Bethlehem\u2019s Urban Arts &#8211; <\/strong>10:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm at Steelstacks Visitor\u2019s Center, 711 E. First St., Bethlehem, PA 18015. Walk the Hoover-Mason Trestle, then take the self-guided (on-line) tour of Bethlehem\u2019s <strong>Urban Art Walk<\/strong>, ending with a peak at the National Museum of Industry\u2019s \u201cbaby\u201d blast furnace and rail engines. Wildflowers now bloom in front of the blast furnaces. The event is free thanks to funding from LVHN; please register online. Questions? Contact Brandon Swayser, <a href=\"mailto:bswayser@wildlandspa.org\">bswayser@wildlandspa.org<\/a>. For more information and to register, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/get-out-for-wellness-hoover-mason-trestle-south-side-bethlehems-urban-arts\/\">https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/get-out-for-wellness-hoover-mason-trestle-south-side-bethlehems-urban-arts\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"447\" height=\"342\" class=\"wp-image-121463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-5.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-5.jpeg 447w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-5-300x230.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"post-121458-_Hlk127803563\"><\/a><strong>September 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Monarch Tagging @ Trexler Nature Preserve &#8211; <\/strong>1:00 pm &#8211; 2:00 pm at Trexler Environmental Center, 4935 Orchard Rd., Schnecksville, PA 18078. <a id=\"post-121458-_Hlk124773591\"><\/a>The purpose of the tagging is to associate the location of capture with the point of recovery for each butterfly, helping to determine migration pathways. This program is provided free of charge thanks to funding from Lehigh County. Questions? Contact Brandon Swayser <a href=\"mailto:bswayser@wildlandspa.org\">bswayser@wildlandspa.org<\/a>. To register, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/monarch-tagging-trexler-nature-preserve\/\">https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/monarch-tagging-trexler-nature-preserve\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" class=\"wp-image-121464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-6.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-6.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-6-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-6-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>September 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211;<\/strong> <strong>Monarch Tagging @ Ballas Park &#8211; <\/strong>10:00 am &#8211; 11:00 am at Ballas Park, 345 Kromer Road, Wind Gap, PA 18091. The purpose of the tagging is to associate the location of capture with the point of recovery for each butterfly, helping to determine migration pathways. This program is provided free of charge thanks to funding from Lehigh County. Questions? Contact Brandon Swayser <a href=\"mailto:bswayser@wildlandspa.org\">bswayser@wildlandspa.org<\/a>. To register, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/monarch-tagging-ballas-park\/\">https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/monarch-tagging-ballas-park\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"358\" class=\"wp-image-121465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-7.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-7.jpeg 537w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-7-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>September 12<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Pre-K Pathfinders at Trexler Nature Preserve: Animal Yoga &#8211; <\/strong>10:00 am &#8211; 11:00 am at Trexler Environmental Center, 4935 Orchard Rd., Schnecksville, PA 18078. PreK pathfinders is a series of programs for 3-5 year olds and their adults. It\u2019s time for animal inspired yoga. Enjoy a stretch with some of our education animal ambassadors accompanied by outdoor play. Program is offered free of charge thanks to funding from Lehigh County, but space is limited, so please register online. Questions? Contact Nicole Landis <a href=\"mailto:nlandis@wildlandspa.org\">nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/a> 610-965-4397 ext 145. To register, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/pre-k-pathfinders-at-trexler-nature-preserve-animal-yoga\/\">https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/pre-k-pathfinders-at-trexler-nature-preserve-animal-yoga\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"342\" height=\"256\" class=\"wp-image-121466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-8.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-8.jpeg 342w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-8-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>September 16<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Minsi Lake Canoe Paddle: 9\/16 &#8211; <\/strong>10:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm at Lake Minsi, 33 Blue Mountain Drive, Bangor, PA 18013. Learn about the fascinating history and conservation projects that protect the natural flora and fauna while exploring Lake Minsi on this guided tour. Program is free thanks to partnership with Northampton County Parks; best for ages 4+. Please register on-line. Questions? Contact Nicole Landis at <a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\">Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/a>. To register, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/minsi-lake-canoe-paddle-september-16\/\">https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/minsi-lake-canoe-paddle-september-16\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"396\" class=\"wp-image-121467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-9.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-9.jpeg 528w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-9-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>September 17<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Get Out! for Wellness: Hickory Run State Park, Skyline Trail &#8211; <\/strong>1:00 pm &#8211; 3:00 pm at Hickory Run State Park, 3613 PA-534, White Haven, PA 18661. This moderately challenging 3.8 mile lollipop trail begins with Hickory Run Trail, heads up Switchback Trail, crosses a small stream, and then hikes the Skyline Loop. This program is free (with snacks!) thanks to funding from Lehigh Valley Health Network. Please register on-line. Questions? Contact Brandon Swayser at <a href=\"mailto:bswayser@wildlandspa.org\">bswayser@wildlandspa.org<\/a>. To register, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/get-out-for-wellness-hickory-run-state-park-skyline-trail\/\">https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/get-out-for-wellness-hickory-run-state-park-skyline-trail\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"556\" height=\"313\" class=\"wp-image-121468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-10.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-10.jpeg 556w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-10-300x169.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>September 23<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Get Out! for Wellness: Walnutport Canal Spur, D&amp;L Trail &#8211; <\/strong>10:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm at Walnutport Canal Spur, 120 Lehigh Street, Walnutport, PA 18088. This 3 (4.5 option) mile hike, appropriate for all ages, heads north on the tow path through Earl F. Snyder Park, named in honor of the man who championed preservation of Walnutport\u2019s section of the canal. After our hike, we\u2019ll get a tour of the Walnutport Lock-tender\u2019s House, <strong>one of only two remaining<\/strong> stone lock-tender\u2019s houses along the D&amp;L. Program is free thanks to funding from Lehigh Valley Health Network; please register on-line. Questions? Contact Brandon Swayser, <a href=\"mailto:bswayser@wildlandspa.org\">bswayser@wildlandspa.org<\/a>. To register, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/get-out-for-wellness-walnutport-canal-spur-dl-trail\/\">https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/get-out-for-wellness-walnutport-canal-spur-dl-trail\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1041\" height=\"694\" class=\"wp-image-121469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-11.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-11.jpeg 1041w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-11-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-11-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-11-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1041px) 100vw, 1041px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>September 28<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; PreK Pathfinders: Animal Yoga, Wayne Grube Park &#8211; <\/strong>10:00 am &#8211; 11:00 am at Wayne Grube Park, 1200 Willowbrook Rd., Northampton, PA 18067. PreK pathfinders is a series of programs for 3-5 year olds and their adults. It\u2019s time for animal inspired yoga. Enjoy a stretch with some of our education animal ambassadors accompanied by outdoor play. Program is offered free of charge thanks to funding from Lehigh County, but space is limited, so please register online. Questions? Contact Nicole Landis <a href=\"mailto:nlandis@wildlandspa.org\">nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/a> 610-965-4397 ext 145. To register, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/prek-pathfinders-animal-yoga-wayne-grube-park\/\">https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/prek-pathfinders-animal-yoga-wayne-grube-park\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"285\" class=\"wp-image-121470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-12.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-12.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-12-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>September 30<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Minsi Lake Canoe Paddle 9\/30 &#8211; <\/strong>10:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm at Lake Minsi, 33 Blue Mountain Drive, Bangor, PA 18013. Learn about the fascinating history and conservation projects that protect the natural flora and fauna while exploring Lake Minsi on this guided tour. Program is free thanks to partnership with Northampton County Parks; best for ages 4+. Please register on-line. Questions? Contact Nicole Landis at <a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\">Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/a>. To register, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/minsi-lake-canoe-paddle-september-30\/\">https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/minsi-lake-canoe-paddle-september-30\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"634\" height=\"476\" class=\"wp-image-121471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-13.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-13.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-121458-13-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nNancy Brenner<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wildlands Conservancy Stream Team of Volunteers ! Join us as we maintain vegetative areas along streams (riparian buffers) and help ensure the survival of young, native trees in the forest &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=121458\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Wildlands Conservancy Programs for September, 2023<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":115188,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[69,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-121458","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-valley","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/wildlands.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121458"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=121458"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121458\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/115188"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=121458"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=121458"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=121458"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}