{"id":124677,"date":"2023-11-07T18:58:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T23:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=124677"},"modified":"2023-11-07T18:58:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T23:58:56","slug":"wildlands-conservancy-december-2023-community-and-education-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=124677","title":{"rendered":"Wildlands Conservancy – December 2023 – Community and Education Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wildlands Conservancy \u2013 Community & Educational Calendar of Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

for December 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

December 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wildlands Conservancy – Flying Squirrels @ Thomas Darling Preserve – <\/strong>9:00 am – 11:00 am at Thomas Darling Preserve, PA-940 Entrance, 606 PA-940, Pocono Lake, PA 18347. Wildlands Conservancy has flying squirrel nest boxes throughout the preserve; let\u2019s explore this unique habitat and check the nest boxes for flying squirrels. We\u2019ll warm up afterwards with some hot cocoa. Questions? Contact Haley D\u2019Agostino at <\/strong>hdagostino@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> There is a fee; please register on-line at: https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/flying-squirrels-thomas-darling-preserve\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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December 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wildlands Conservancy – Get Out! for Wellness: Wildlands\u2019 Thomas Darling Preserve – <\/strong>1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Thomas Darling Preserve, Burger Rd., Blakeslee, PA 18610. Join us to hike through this groundwater-fed glacial wetland which has one of PA\u2019s largest, healthiest spruce forests. Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler, <\/strong>akohler@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong> Program is free thanks to funding from Lehigh Valley Health Network; please register on-line: https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/get-out-for-wellness-wildlands-thomas-darling-preserve\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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December 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wildlands Conservancy – You & Me at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary: Nature\u2019s Gifts – <\/strong>9:30 am – 11:00 am at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049. \u201cYou & Me\u201d is a program designed for children aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. It\u2019s the perfect time of year for natural ornament making, apple cider, and a celebratory campfire as we celebrate the coming of winter and beauty of nature. Questions? Contact Nicole Landis<\/strong> nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> There is a fee; please pre-register online at: https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/you-me-at-dorothy-rider-pool-wildlife-sanctuary-natures-gifts\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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December 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wildlands Conservancy – Get Out! for Wellness: Ice Lake Park – <\/strong>1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Ice Lake Park, 6339 PA-191, Cresco, PA 18326. This 1.5 mile loop centers around the lake, which was originally built for ice making. Historically, the nearby Seguine and other general stores made ice for its own use and for sale to local customers. Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler, <\/strong>akohler@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong> Program is free thanks to funding from Monroe County Open Space Bond and Lehigh Valley Health Network; please register on-line: https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/get-out-for-wellness-ice-lake-park\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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December 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wildlands Conservancy – Pre-K Pathfinders Trexler Nature Preserve: Winter Wiggles – <\/strong>10:00 am – 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. Enjoy a storybook reading with a Wildlands education animal, then journey into the woods to locate native wildlife through tracks and scat. Questions? Contact Nicole Landis <\/strong>nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a> 610-965-4397 ext 145.<\/strong> Program is free; please register online at: https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/pre-k-pathfinders-trexler-nature-preserve-winter-wiggles\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>December 29<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wildlands Conservancy – Post-Holiday Hike @ Wy-Hit-Tuk\u2019s Park D&L Trail – <\/strong>10:00 am – 12:00 pm at <\/a>Wy-Hit-Tuk Park, 510 PA-611, Williams Township, PA 18042. Decompress and energize yourself after the holidays by joining us for a hike along the D&L Trail<\/strong> at the little known gem, Wy-Hit-Tuk Park. Post-hike enjoy hot apple cider around a campfire. Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler, <\/strong>akohler@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a>. Program is free; please register online at: https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/post-holiday-hike-wy-hit-tuks-park-dl-trail\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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December 30<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wildlands Conservancy –<\/strong> Get Out! for Wellness: Trexler Nature Preserve Border Trail, Central Range – <\/strong>10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Trexler Nature Preserve, 4935 Orchard Rd., Schnecksville, PA 18078, meet at Trexler Border Trail Parking<\/strong>. This 2.7-mile hike is an out-and-back hike, going south up an old farm road to wide, expansive views of TNP and beyond. Then we\u2019ll dip down to the Jordan Creek and stroll on the Covered Bridge Trail to the re-furbished Geiger\u2019s Bridge. Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler, <\/strong>akohler@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> Program is free; please register online at: https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/event\/get-out-for-wellness-trexler-nature-preserve-border-trail-central-range\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nNancy Brenner<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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