{"id":143539,"date":"2025-07-03T23:01:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T03:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143539"},"modified":"2025-07-03T23:04:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T03:04:19","slug":"wildlands-conservancy-community-educational-calendar-of-events-for-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143539","title":{"rendered":"Wildlands Conservancy Community &#038; Educational Calendar of Events for August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy Community &amp; Educational Calendar of Events for August 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>August<\/strong> Community\/Education Events details are listed below; but also \u2026\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Check out all Community\/Education Events on our website!! <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\"><strong>https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Check out our Summer Camp offerings (now through Aug. 22) at: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/camp\/\"><strong>https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/camp\/<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Check out and join Wildlands Stream Team Volunteers (most Fridays, now through to Sept. 26) at: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/streamteam\/\"><strong>https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/streamteam\/<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>And for August:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>August 5 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; PreK Pathfinders: Tree Tea Party, TNP &#8211; <\/strong>10:00AM &#8211; 11:00AM EDT at Trexler Nature Preserve, Environmental Education Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078. PreK Pathfinders is for children aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. Learn how to identify several species of local trees, before enjoying tree-tea! Tea party attire is encouraged but not required. <strong>Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis,\u00a0<\/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\/262\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/262<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"458\" height=\"304\" class=\"wp-image-143540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/no-photo-description-available-.jpeg\" alt=\"No photo description available.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/no-photo-description-available-.jpeg 458w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/no-photo-description-available--300x199.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>August 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013 Bird Research &amp; Habitat Walk &#8211; <\/strong>9:00AM &#8211; 11:00AM EDT at Thomas Darling Preserve, 606 PA-940, Pocono Lake, PA 18347. Led in partnership with\u00a0<strong>Brandon Swayser from the Da Vinci Science Center<\/strong>, this immersive program offers a rare opportunity to observe how researchers study and care for wild birds, providing insights into monitoring bird populations, tracking migration, and supporting conservation efforts. <strong>Questions? Contact Nicole Landis at\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> Event is free; registration is requested at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/328\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/328<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"558\" height=\"557\" class=\"wp-image-143541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-yellow-bird-sitting-on-a-branch-ai-generated-co.jpeg\" alt=\"A yellow bird sitting on a branch AI-generated content may be incorrect.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-yellow-bird-sitting-on-a-branch-ai-generated-co.jpeg 558w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-yellow-bird-sitting-on-a-branch-ai-generated-co-300x299.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-yellow-bird-sitting-on-a-branch-ai-generated-co-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-yellow-bird-sitting-on-a-branch-ai-generated-co-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>August 13<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013 Explorer Day Camp- August 13 &#8211; <\/strong>9:00AM &#8211; 4:00PM EDT at Trexler Nature Preserve, Environmental Education Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078. For Students who just completed grades Kindergarten -5th. Join Wildlands Conservancy for a day of exploration, experimentation, &amp; creativity, learning survival skills, wildlife, art, and science all wrapped up in a day of fun. <strong>Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:AKohler@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>AKohler@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> Event is free; pre-registration is requested at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/274\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/274<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"422\" class=\"wp-image-143542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-child-pouring-water-into-a-tub-ai-generated-con.jpeg\" alt=\"A child pouring water into a tub AI-generated content may be incorrect.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-child-pouring-water-into-a-tub-ai-generated-con.jpeg 316w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-child-pouring-water-into-a-tub-ai-generated-con-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-child-pouring-water-into-a-tub-ai-generated-con-300x401.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>August 14<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Bushkill Creek Bike Ride &#8211; <\/strong>10:00AM &#8211; 12:00PM EDT at <strong>Braden Park, <\/strong>3800 Bushkill Dr., Easton, PA<br \/>\n18040. Join us for a scenic and educational bike ride along Bushkill Creek, where recreation meets restoration. Led by\u00a0<strong>Wildlands Director of Ecological Restoration, Kristie Fach,<\/strong>\u00a0this guided ride takes you along the\u00a0<strong>Palmer Township Recreation Trail<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0<strong>Wildlands Binney &amp; Smith Preserve<\/strong>. <strong>Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong><a id=\"post-143539-_Hlk170992199\"><\/a> Event is free; please register online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/290\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/290<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"522\" class=\"wp-image-143543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-river-with-rocks-and-trees-ai-generated-content.jpeg\" alt=\"A river with rocks and trees AI-generated content may be incorrect.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-river-with-rocks-and-trees-ai-generated-content.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-river-with-rocks-and-trees-ai-generated-content-300x157.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-river-with-rocks-and-trees-ai-generated-content-768x401.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>August 16<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013 Get Out! For Wellness: South Mountain Preserve <\/strong>&#8211; 10:00AM &#8211; 12:00PM EDT at South Mountain Preserve, 554 Alpine Street, Alpine Street Trailhead, Emmaus, PA 18049. Join us for a hike through Wildlands Conservancy\u2019s first land acquisition and one of the most ecologically significant areas in the Lehigh Valley. The trail winds through a mature forest with fascinating geological features and remnants of 19th-century mining operations.. <strong>Questions? Contact: <\/strong> <strong>Questions?\u00a0<\/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\/284\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/284<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"456\" class=\"wp-image-143544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/word-image-143539-5.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/word-image-143539-5.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/word-image-143539-5-300x267.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>August 17<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Minsi Lake Canoe Paddle \u2013 August 17 &#8211; <\/strong>10:00AM &#8211; 12:00PM EDT at Minsi Lake, Minsi Lake West Shore- 49 Blue Mountain Dr., Bangor PA 18013. Join Wildlands Conservancy for a serene, guided tour of Minsi Lake. Learn about the fascinating history &amp; conservation projects that protect the natural flora and fauna while exploring the lake. Canoes, paddles, &amp; pfd&#8217;s will be provided. <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\/215\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/215<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"603\" height=\"452\" class=\"wp-image-143545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/people-canoes-on-a-lake-ai-generated-content-may.jpeg\" alt=\"People canoes on a lake AI-generated content may be incorrect.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/people-canoes-on-a-lake-ai-generated-content-may.jpeg 603w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/people-canoes-on-a-lake-ai-generated-content-may-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>August 22<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Canoeing 101 &#8211; <\/strong>5:30PM &#8211; 7:30PM EDT at <strong>Wy-Hit-Tuk Park, <\/strong>510 PA-611, Williams Township, PA 18042. Perfect for beginners and families, this program will introduce you to paddling techniques, water safety, and the joys of exploring nature from the water. Led by our experienced guides, participants will gain confidence on the water while enjoying a peaceful paddle surrounded by the park&#8217;s scenic beauty.\u00a0<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\/200\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/200<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" class=\"wp-image-143546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-group-of-people-in-canoes-on-a-river-ai-generat.jpeg\" alt=\"A group of people in canoes on a river AI-generated content may be incorrect.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-group-of-people-in-canoes-on-a-river-ai-generat.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-group-of-people-in-canoes-on-a-river-ai-generat-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-group-of-people-in-canoes-on-a-river-ai-generat-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>August 28<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; PreK Pathfinders: Little Excavators at Wayne Grube Park &#8211; <\/strong>10:00AM &#8211; 11:00AM EDT at Wayne A. Grube Park, 1200 Willowbrook Road, Northampton, PA 18067. <a id=\"post-143539-_Hlk163129249\"><\/a>For children aged 3-5 &amp; their grown-ups. Join\u00a0<strong>Munch the Turtle<\/strong>\u00a0on an exciting archaeological dig where kids and their caregivers become detectives of the past. Unearth hidden treasures, solve mysteries, and enjoy captivating stories that bring history to life.\u00a0<strong>Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis, <\/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\/206\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/206<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"398\" class=\"wp-image-143547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-turtle-on-the-ground-ai-generated-content-may-b.jpeg\" alt=\"A turtle on the ground AI-generated content may be incorrect.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-turtle-on-the-ground-ai-generated-content-may-b.jpeg 611w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-turtle-on-the-ground-ai-generated-content-may-b-300x195.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wildlands Conservancy Community &amp; Educational Calendar of Events for August 2025 August Community\/Education Events details are listed below; but also \u2026\u2026 Check out all Community\/Education Events on our website!! https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143539\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Wildlands Conservancy Community &#038; Educational Calendar of Events for August 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-143539","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\/143539"}],"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=143539"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143539\/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=143539"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=143539"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=143539"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}