{"id":139473,"date":"2025-01-07T17:37:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T22:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=139473"},"modified":"2025-01-07T17:37:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T22:37:16","slug":"wildlands-conservancy-community-and-education-events-for-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=139473","title":{"rendered":"Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Community and Education Events for February 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>This coming month, Wildlands offers 5 exciting Community &amp; Education Events, 3 of which are free to the public:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A chance to explore the unique habitat for\u00a0<strong>flying squirrels<\/strong>\u00a0at Thomas Darling Preserve;<\/li>\n<li>Two different\u00a0<strong>Snowshoe strolls<\/strong>\u00a0with your Sweetheart, family and friends;<\/li>\n<li>Our free\u00a0<strong>Pre-K Pathfinder<\/strong>\u00a0program, with an\u00a0<strong>indoor camp<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>experience<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>outdoor scavenger hunt<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>Winter Wildlife Meet and Greet \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>including snowshoeing if nature cooperates!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>February 1, 2025<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Flying Squirrels @ Thomas Darling Preserve &#8211; <\/strong>10:00 am &#8211; 11:30 am at Thomas Darling Preserve, PA-940 Entrance, 606 PA-940, Pocono Lake, PA 18347. Wildlands Conservancy has flying squirrel nest boxes throughout this 1300-acre preserve; let\u2019s explore this unique habitat and check the nest boxes for flying squirrels. <strong>Questions? Contact Haley D\u2019Agostino at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:HDAgostino@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>HDAgostino@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> There is a fee; please register on-line at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/195\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/195<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" class=\"wp-image-139474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-small-rodent-climbing-a-tree-description-automa.jpeg\" alt=\"A small rodent climbing a tree\n\nDescription automatically generated\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-small-rodent-climbing-a-tree-description-automa.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-small-rodent-climbing-a-tree-description-automa-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-small-rodent-climbing-a-tree-description-automa-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-small-rodent-climbing-a-tree-description-automa-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>February 8, 2025<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Winter Wildlife Meet and Greet &#8211; <\/strong>10:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm at Trexler Nature Preserve, Environmental Education Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078. Join us for a look into wildlife during the Winter. Meet our Animal Ambassadors before heading outdoors to look for evidence of life. In the case of snow, snowshoes will be available for use during the short walk. <strong>Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler, <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:AKohler@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>AKohler@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Event is free; please register on-line at <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/194\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/194<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"414\" height=\"414\" class=\"wp-image-139475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-deer-standing-in-the-woods-description-automati.jpeg\" alt=\"A deer standing in the woods\n\nDescription automatically generated\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-deer-standing-in-the-woods-description-automati.jpeg 414w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-deer-standing-in-the-woods-description-automati-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-deer-standing-in-the-woods-description-automati-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-deer-standing-in-the-woods-description-automati-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>February 11, 2025<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Pre-K Pathfinders: Happy Camper, Trexler Nature Preserve &#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 grown-ups. Join our\u00a0indoor base camp experience, complete with stories, songs, hot chocolate, and live animals. Then teams will venture outside for a campground scavenger hunt.\u00a0 <strong>Program questions? Contact Arianna Kohler, <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:AKohler@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>AKohler@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> Program is free; pre-registration required &#8211; online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/193\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/193<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"505\" height=\"378\" class=\"wp-image-139476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-possum-standing-on-a-snowball-description-autom.jpeg\" alt=\"A possum standing on a snowball\n\nDescription automatically generated\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-possum-standing-on-a-snowball-description-autom.jpeg 505w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-possum-standing-on-a-snowball-description-autom-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>February 14, 2025<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Snowshoe with Your Sweetheart at DRPWS &#8211; <\/strong>6:00 pm &#8211; 8:00 pm at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049. Join us as an environmental educator will lead the group on a leisurely snowshoe trek, sharing insights about local wildlife, winter ecosystems, and the natural history of the area. Snowshoes are provided, and no prior experience is necessary. End your journey with a warm drink and a sweet treat<strong>! <\/strong> Best for 6 and up! <strong>Questions? Contact Haley D\u2019Agostino at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:HDAgostino@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>HDAgostino@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>There is a fee per person; please pre-register online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/208\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/208<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"536\" height=\"402\" class=\"wp-image-139477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-person-and-person-on-skis-description-automatic.jpeg\" alt=\"A person and person on skis\n\nDescription automatically generated\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-person-and-person-on-skis-description-automatic.jpeg 536w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a-person-and-person-on-skis-description-automatic-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>February 16, 2025<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211;<\/strong> <strong>Snowshoe with Your Sweetheart at Louise Moore Park &#8211; <\/strong>1:00 pm &#8211; 3:00 pm at Louise Moore Park, 151 Country Club Road, Easton, PA 18045. This is the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of winter together. Stroll through the stunning trails of Louise Moore Park, guided by our expert educators. Along the way, learn about Wildlands Conservancy\u2019s conservation efforts to preserve this beautiful natural space. Appropriate for all ages. <strong>Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong> Event is free; please register online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/196\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/196<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"522\" class=\"wp-image-139478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/snowshoes-and-poles-in-the-snow-description-autom.jpeg\" alt=\"Snowshoes and poles in the snow\n\nDescription automatically generated\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/snowshoes-and-poles-in-the-snow-description-autom.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/snowshoes-and-poles-in-the-snow-description-autom-300x157.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/snowshoes-and-poles-in-the-snow-description-autom-768x401.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; This coming month, Wildlands offers 5 exciting Community &amp; Education Events, 3 of which are free to the public: A chance to explore the unique habitat for\u00a0flying squirrels\u00a0at Thomas &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=139473\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Community and Education Events for February 2025<\/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],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-139473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-valley"],"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\/139473"}],"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=139473"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139473\/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=139473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=139473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=139473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}