Community Calendar

Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.

PreK pathfinders is a series of programs for 3-5 years-olds and their adults. This month: It’s time for animal inspired yoga. This month enjoy a stretch with some of our education animal ambassadors accompanied by outdoor play. Each participant encouraged to bring a yoga mat.

Program is offered free of charge thanks to funding from Northampton County, but space is limited, so please register. This program is outdoors, so dress for the weather.

Questions? Contact Nicole Landis Nlandis@wildlandspa.org

Join Wildlands Conservancy for a guided tour of Minsi Lake. Learn about the fascinating history and conservation projects that protect the natural flora and fauna while exploring the lake. Canoes, paddles, and pfd’s will be provided. This program is best for ages 4+.

We will meet at the West Shore Parking Lot of Minsi Lake at 33 Blue Mountain Dr., Bangor, PA 18013.

Space is limited and registration is required. This program is free and is made possible by partnership with Northampton County Parks.

Program questions? Contact Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org

Jesse Ruben has been a professional singer/songwriter for almost two decades. In this workshop, he’ll discuss finding your purpose and voice as a writer and the importance of being willing to make mistakes. In addition, he’ll take participants through several creative writing exercises as well as a performance and Q&A.

Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.

Migration is in full swing, and what’s a better way to start a Sunday morning off than with all things birds? Join us for a guided bird walk and an interactive bird banding demonstration. We’ll head out on the trails of Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary to look for the seasonally changing cast of avian characters. A bird banding demonstration will also be conducted opportunistically as conditions allow, granting participants a rare up-close look at research being done on bird populations at our preserve.

All birding skill levels are welcome! This program is outdoors, so dress for the weather.

Location- Pavilion behind the white farmhouse, Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049

Photo by: Himanshu Gupta

Questions? Contact Haley D’Agostino at HD’Agostino@wildlandspa.org

Join us for an easy paddle on Beltzville Lake’s quieter side. We’ll paddle for a mile or so total across the lake and a bit of the way up Wild Creek to see the falls. Safety staff, canoes, paddles, and pfd’s provided. Meet at Preachers Camp boat launch. Don’t worry if you don’t have a partner- we can pair you up upon arrival.

Get Out for Wellness events are made possible with funding from Lehigh Valley Health Network. Healthy snacks are provided.

Questions? Contact Nicole Landis, NLandis@wildlandspa.org

“You & Me” is a program designed for children aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. Together teams experience the wonders of nature, promoting curiosity and exploration, in a safe, supportive environment. This month: Dress up as your favorite woodland creature and venture into the woods in search of animals and magic. Leave with your own hand made treasure.

Location: Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary- 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049

Registration is for one pair, adult and child. If bringing more than one child, please be aware that the cost of additional children is $16 per child. Adults do not need to register themselves when registering their child/children for a You and Me program.

The Big Sit is an annual, international, noncompetitive birding event designed to appeal to birders and citizen scientists of all skill sets. Called a “tailgate party for birders,” the event requires a good spot for bird watching. The roof-top observation area of the nature preserve’s environmental center building is definitely a great birding location. That’s it. Find a spot, sit in it, count birds, have fun. That’s what we’ll be doing. Join us! Come for an hour or stay all day!

Location: Roof of Trexler Environmental Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville

Questions? Contact Haley D’Agostino, Hdagostino@wildlandspa.org

📸: Photo by Brandon Swayser, Orchard Oriole at Trexler Nature Preserve

PreK pathfinders is a series of programs for 3-5 year-olds and their adults. This month: Learn why our native animals are AMAZING. Enjoy nature-based play and a meet and greet wildlife presentation.

Program is offered free of charge thanks to funding from Lehigh County, but space is limited, so please register. Please only register children for each child-adult team.

Questions? Contact Nicole Landis nlandis@wildlandspa.org 610-965-4397 ext 145

📸:: Photo by Brandon Swayser