*Please note, this program has been cancelled.* Join us at the Van Scott Nature Reserve for morning all about birds, featuring a presentation on avian migration and research conducted in Northeast Pennsylvania with Dr. Robert Smith and Dr. Meg Hatch. Drs. Hatch and Smith are especially interested in the ecology of migratory birds. Dr. Smith…

Join PA Game Commission Northeast Region’s Environmental Education Specialist, Kelly Pollock to explore the fascinating biology, behavior, and seasonal habits of Pennsylvania’s black bears. She will offer insights into how they survive and thrive in our forests and share tips on minimizing potential conflicts associated with black bears in your community. This program is geared…

Join us at the Van Scott Nature Reserve to learn about Pennsylvania’s owls, their role in our ecosystems, and potentially spot one on the Reserve. This program will begin indoors with a brief overview on owls coupled with the opportunity to see and touch replica skulls of multiple owl species. At dusk, the group will…

Join us to explore the fascinating world of owls through one of their most unique clues: owl pellets! Attendees will work individually, in pairs, or in groups to dissect owl pellets and discover what’s hidden inside. By identifying and piecing together bones, fur, feathers, and other remains, participants will learn about owls’ diets, hunting habits,…

Join the Conservancy for an educational program about how to support the monarch butterfly and its habitat within our community! In the last two decades, the monarch’s population has decreased by over 80%, but by learning more about their species and what helps them thrive, we can do our part to bring them back. This…

The Conservancy's winter Eagle Watch program runs on weekends through January and February. Volunteers cover morning or afternoon shifts at the Eagle Observation Areas(opens in new tab). New and returning Eagle Watch volunteers are invited to join us Saturday, December 12th from 10am-12pm at the Highlights Foundation Retreat Center at Boyds Mills for an in-person…

The Conservancy's winter Eagle Watch program runs through January and February, weekends only. Volunteers cover morning or afternoon shifts at the Eagle Observation Areas. New and returning Eagle Watch volunteers are invited to join us Thursday, December 17th from 6 pm-7:30 pm over Zoom for an online training! Here, volunteers will have the opportunity to…

Bundle up and join a Conservancy staff member on a walk to search for clues as to who is living in the meadows throughout winter. Many mammals including eastern cottontails, foxes, coyotes, and deer call our meadows home, but sometimes we can go for days without seeing any! With less growth and potential snow cover,…