{"id":137214,"date":"2024-11-10T11:56:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T16:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=137214"},"modified":"2024-11-10T12:03:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T17:03:57","slug":"wildlands-conservancy-community-educational-calendar-of-events-for-december-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=137214","title":{"rendered":"Wildlands Conservancy Community &#038; Educational Calendar of Events for December 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This coming month, Wildlands offers 4 exciting Community &amp; Education Events, 3 of which are free:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 free \u201cGet Out! For Wellness\u201d hiking adventures on picturesque, historical nature trails, including visiting Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area and touring Historic Bethlehem;<\/li>\n<li>A free Pre-K Pathfinder offering on Zoology at Trexler Nature Preserve;<\/li>\n<li>A Winter Solstice Snowshoe Adventure (or hike, if no snow!), learning about local ecosystems and wildlife!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013 Get Out! For Wellness: <\/strong><a id=\"post-137214-_Hlk181784888\"><\/a><strong>Austin T. Blakeslee &#8211; <\/strong>1:00PM &#8211; 3:00PM EST at Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area, 20 PA-115, Blakeslee, PA 18610. The highlight of this 130-acre natural area is the 2.3-mile Creek Trail, with views of the Tobyhanna Creek, including waterfalls and historic amusement park ruins. We&#8217;ll head back via the Highland Trail.\u00a0<strong>Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:AKohler@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>AKohler@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> This event is free; please register online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/179\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/179<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"319\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-image-137215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-river-with-trees-and-grass-description-automati.jpeg\" alt=\"A river with trees and grass Description automatically generated\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-river-with-trees-and-grass-description-automati.jpeg 319w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-river-with-trees-and-grass-description-automati-239x300.jpeg 239w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-river-with-trees-and-grass-description-automati-300x376.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>December 10, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013 PreK Pathfinders: Zoology, Trexler Nature Preserve &#8211; <\/strong>10:00AM &#8211; 11:00AM EST at Trexler Nature Preserve- Environmental Education Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078. For children aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. This month: Put your animal knowledge to the test as we meet some animal ambassadors and play some wildlife themed games. <strong>Questions? Arianna Kohler,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:AKohler@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>AKohler@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>This event is free; please register online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/181\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/181<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"947\" height=\"710\" class=\"wp-image-137216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-possum-standing-on-a-snowball-description-autom.jpeg\" alt=\"A possum standing on a snowball Description automatically generated\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-possum-standing-on-a-snowball-description-autom.jpeg 947w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-possum-standing-on-a-snowball-description-autom-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-possum-standing-on-a-snowball-description-autom-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"post-137214-_Hlk176437213\"><\/a><strong>December 21, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013 Winter Solstice Snowshoe Stroll &#8211; <\/strong>12:00PM &#8211; 1:30PM EST at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049. \u00a0\u00a0Join us to celebrate the winter solstice, exploring the beauty of winter while learning about local ecosystems and wildlife. We\u2019ll warm up with a cup of tree tea and create a natural bird feeder. Should there be no snow, we\u2019ll hike! Best for ages 6 and up. <strong>Questions? Contact Haley D\u2019Agostino at\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:HDAgostino@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>HDAgostino@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>There is a fee; please register online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/178\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/178<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"458\" height=\"610\" class=\"wp-image-137217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-person-skiing-in-the-snow-description-automatic.jpeg\" alt=\"A person skiing in the snow Description automatically generated\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-person-skiing-in-the-snow-description-automatic.jpeg 458w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-person-skiing-in-the-snow-description-automatic-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-person-skiing-in-the-snow-description-automatic-300x400.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>December 28, 2024 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013 <\/strong><a id=\"post-137214-_Hlk173160501\"><\/a><strong>Get Out! For Wellness: Bethlehem History Loop &#8211; <\/strong>10:00AM &#8211; 12:00PM EST at Ice House, Sand Island Park, 56 River St, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Join our walk around downtown Bethlehem, the \u201cChristmas City\u201d, including Nisky Hill Cemetery, historic homes, \u201cGod\u2019s Little Acre\u201d cemetery and stop at the Nain House (built in 1758 in the nearby Lenapi village, and moved in 1765 to Heckewelder Place). <strong>Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler, <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:AKohler@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>AKohler@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>This event is free; please register online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/180\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/180<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" class=\"wp-image-137218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-stone-building-with-red-roof-description-automa.jpeg\" alt=\"A stone building with red roof Description automatically generated\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-stone-building-with-red-roof-description-automa.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-stone-building-with-red-roof-description-automa-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-stone-building-with-red-roof-description-automa-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-stone-building-with-red-roof-description-automa-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a-stone-building-with-red-roof-description-automa-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This coming month, Wildlands offers 4 exciting Community &amp; Education Events, 3 of which are free: 2 free \u201cGet Out! 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