{"id":148045,"date":"2026-03-11T17:05:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T21:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148045"},"modified":"2026-03-15T11:32:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T15:32:17","slug":"wildlands-conservancy-community-educational-calendar-of-events-for-april-2026-and-summer-camp-2026-be-an-early-bird-register-before-april-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148045","title":{"rendered":"Wildlands Conservancy \u2013 Community &#038; Educational Calendar of Events for April 2026\u00a0and Summer Camp 2026: Be an Early Bird \u2013 register before April 1!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013 Community &amp; Educational Calendar of Events for April 2026\u00a0<\/strong><strong>and Summer Camp 2026: Be an Early Bird \u2013 register before April 1! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This\u00a0<strong>April<\/strong>, Wildlands Conservancy is offering\u00a0<strong>7 Community &amp; Education Adventures<\/strong>,\u00a0<u>five of which are\u00a0<strong>free<\/strong>\u00a0to the public<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/u>(<em><u>online<\/u><\/em><u>\u00a0<em>registration for our April events will open as of\u00a0<strong>Monday, March 16<\/strong><\/em><\/u>):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Two\u00a0<\/strong>opportunities for\u00a0<strong>PreK Pathfinders<\/strong>:\u00a0<strong>Bunny Tales<\/strong>\u00a0at Trexler Nature Preserve and\u00a0<strong>Habitat Heroes<\/strong>\u00a0celebrating\u00a0<strong>Earth Day<\/strong>\u00a0at Wayne A. Grube Park;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Two<\/strong>\u00a0nature hikes:\u00a0<strong>Get Out! For Wellness<\/strong>\u00a0at Nockamixon State Park and\u00a0<strong>Tree Identification Hike<\/strong>\u00a0at Franko Park;<\/li>\n<li>Our\u00a0<strong>Beginner\u2019s Guide to Camping\u00a0<\/strong>at Wy-Hit-Tuk Park;<\/li>\n<li>Our\u00a0<strong>Spring Peeper Sound Study<\/strong>\u00a0at South Mountain Preserve;<\/li>\n<li>Our popular\u00a0<strong>Bloodroot Trail Challenge<\/strong>, in celebration of\u00a0<strong>Earth Day<\/strong>, at South Mountain Preserve.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, registration for\u00a0<strong>Wildlands\u2019 Summer Camp 2026\u00a0<\/strong>is open and\u00a0<strong>those who register\u00a0before April 1\u00a0will receive a 10% discount!<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Families may choose among 11 weeks of summer fun, from\u00a0<strong>June 8 through August 18<\/strong>, at our 77.5-acre Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Summer Camp 2026<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>June 8 through August 21 Wildlands Conservancy Summer Camp 2026<\/strong> &#8211; Where Tomorrow\u2019s Environmental Stewards Take Root \u2013 learn, play, and grow through curiosity and discovery, budding both friendships and a lifelong appreciation of our natural world. Select from 11 WEEKS OF FUN offered at our Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>BE AN EARLY BIRD \u2013 Get automatic 10% off if register online before April 1 !<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Register online at<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/camp\/\">https:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/camp\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions<\/strong>? Contact Arianna Kohler, Environmental Education Manager: <a href=\"mailto:akohler@wildlandspa.org\">akohler@wildlandspa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Community &amp; Educational Calendar of Events for April 2026<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Note: <\/em><em>Registration for April Events opens Monday, March 16, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>April 7<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013 PreK Pathfinders: Bunny Tales &#8211; <\/strong>10:00am &#8211; 11:00am at Trexler Nature Preserve &#8211; Environmental Education Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078. PreK Pathfinders is for children ages 3-5 and their grown-ups. Hop into spring with our furry friends! Discover the unique adaptations of rabbits before heading outside for a joyful, non-competitive egg hunt. Afterward, return indoors to transform your found eggs into charming woodland creatures. <strong>Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Program is free; please register <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/380\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/380<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"426\" class=\"wp-image-148046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-1.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-1.jpeg 567w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-1-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>April 11 <\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Get Out! For Wellness: Nockamixon State Park &#8211; <\/strong>10:00am \u2013 12:30pm at Elephant Trailhead, Lake Nockamixon State Park, Elephant Rd, Perkasie, PA 18944. Explore Nockamixon\u2019s Elephant Trail, a mostly level 4-mile hike along the lake shore. If you don\u2019t want to do the entire hike, you can turn back at several short cross-over trails to return to the parking lot. <strong>Questions? Contact Nicole Landis,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:NLandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>NLandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Program is free; please register on-line at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/417\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/417<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"334\" height=\"417\" class=\"wp-image-148047\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-2.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-2.jpeg 334w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-2-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-2-300x375.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>April 12<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Beginners Guide to Camping &#8211; <\/strong>1:00pm &#8211; 3:00pm at Wy-Hit-Tuk Park, 510 PA-611, Williams Township, PA 18042 \u2013 Northampton. Join Wildlands Conservancy for a fun and educational\u00a0<strong>Daytime Campout<\/strong>! Learn how to pitch a tent, build a safe campfire, &amp; other basics you need to enjoy the great outdoors. This hands-on program is perfect for beginners and families looking to gain confidence in camping skills. <strong>Questions? Contact Nicole Landis,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:NLandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>NLandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> Program is free; please register online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/46\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/46<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"441\" height=\"331\" class=\"wp-image-148048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-3.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-3.jpeg 441w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-3-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>April 17<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Fire on the Landscape: A Barrens Habitat Eco Tour at Maple Tract Preserve &#8211;<\/strong> 10:00am &#8211; 12:30pm with Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours, 1234 Long Pond Rd., Long Pond, PA 18334.\u00a0 Join Carl Martin, Director of Property Stewardship at Wildlands Conservancy, &amp; Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours for this immersive eco\u2011tour exploring the role of prescribed fire in restoring &amp; maintaining barrens habitat at our Maple Tract Preserve. We\u2019ll learn all about ecological benefits fire provides to fire\u2011dependent landscapes, including increased biodiversity &amp; habitat health. Ideal for adults &amp; older youth interested in ecology, habitat management, conservation science, &amp; responsible outdoor recreation.\u00a0 Space is limited \u2014 reserve your spot today; for details &amp; online registration go to:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/461\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/461<\/a>.\u00a0 <strong>Questions? Contact <\/strong>Nicole Landis at <a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\">Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-148096 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pink-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"554\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pink-flowers.jpg 554w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pink-flowers-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>April 19<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211;<\/strong> <strong>Tree ID Hike &#8211; <\/strong>10:00am \u2013 12:00pm at Franko Park, 1339 Black River Rd., Allentown, PA 18103. Join Wildlands Conservancy and <strong>Andrew Conboy<\/strong> from the <strong>Community Canopy Project<\/strong> for a guided Tree ID Hike at Black River Sanctuary. Discover how to identify a variety of native tree species while immersing yourself in the rich biodiversity of the forest on this (up to) 1.5-mile hike. <strong>Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong> Program is free; please register online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/400\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/400<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"345\" class=\"wp-image-148049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-4.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-4.jpeg 460w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-4-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>April 23<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013<\/strong> <strong>PreK Pathfinders: Habitat Heroes &#8211; <\/strong>10:00am &#8211; 11:00am at Wayne A. Grube Park, 1200 Willowbrook Road, Northampton, PA 18067. For children ages 3-5 and their grownups. <strong>Become a hero for wildlife this Earth Day! <\/strong>We\u2019ll take a story walk, meet some of Wildlands Conservancy\u2019s native wildlife ambassadors, and earn the official title of\u00a0<strong>Habitat Hero<\/strong>, along with your very own Habitat Hero badge to take home! <strong>Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis, <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong> Program is free; please pre-register online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/204\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/204<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"385\" class=\"wp-image-148050\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-5.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-5.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-5-300x206.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>April 24<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Spring Peeper Sound Study &#8211; <\/strong>6:30pm &#8211; 8:00pm at South Mountain Preserve, Boroline Park\/Alpine St. Entrance, 554 Alpine St., Emmaus, PA 18049. Join us for a family-friendly sunset hike through Wildlands Conservancy&#8217;s South Mountain Preserve, where we\u2019ll listen and look for spring peepers, salamanders, and other signs of spring awakening in the woods. <strong>Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>There is a nominal fee; please register online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/378\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/378<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"571\" height=\"250\" class=\"wp-image-148051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-6.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-6.png 571w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-6-300x131.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>April 25<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Wildlands Conservancy &#8211; Bloodroot Trail Challenge &#8211; <\/strong>9:00am &#8211; 2:00pm\u00a0at South Mountain Preserve- Boroline Park\/Alpine St Entrance, 554 Alpine St, Emmaus, PA 18049. In celebration of Earth Day, reconnect with nature by taking on the Blood Root Trail Challenge! Choose your own experience\u2014hike, bike, or run on your own, or join us for a\u00a0<strong>guided group hike<\/strong>\u00a0and discover the beauty of this scenic trail together. Along the way,\u00a0<strong>we may spot signs of spring, including the delicate Bloodroot flower in bloom<\/strong>. <strong>Questions? Contact Nicole Landis at\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org\"><strong>Nlandis@wildlandspa.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> There is a nominal fee; pre-register online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/377\">https:\/\/engage.wildlandspa.org\/calendar\/event\/377<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"349\" class=\"wp-image-148052\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-7.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-7.jpeg 524w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-148045-7-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wildlands Conservancy \u2013 Community &amp; Educational Calendar of Events for April 2026\u00a0and Summer Camp 2026: Be an Early Bird \u2013 register before April 1! 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