Community Calendar

Wildlands Conservancy’s 30th Annual Lehigh River Sojourn – June 19 – 21, 2026.

Join us for 1, 2, or all 3 days! Paddle and pedal your way into Summer on our guided adventure: canoe, kayak, paddleboard, and bike the metro-wilderness reaches of the Lehigh River in the Lehigh Valley, including whitewater rafting through the Lehigh Gorge in the Poconos. Sojourners are treated to scenic views, visits from resident wildlife, and a shared appreciation for the lifeblood of our region — our mighty and beloved Lehigh River!

Each day boasts a different get-outdoors adventure on the water with unique views and experiences: Day 1 – Sand Island to Rt. 33, Boat Launch, Easton; Day 2 – Walnutport to Weissport; Day 3 – Drakes Creek to Glen Onoko. This year’s river adventure includes educational programming from our neighbors in conservation and environmental education, camping at various parks, and special events.

Please register online at: https://www.wildlandspa.org/lehighriversojourn/.

For more information on daily plans, river experiences and/or questions regarding age, health or paddler experience levels, please contact: Jerry McAward, River Safety Team Leader, jerry@jtraft.com, 610-751-9761.

For more information and/or questions regarding registration, please contact: Nicole Landis, Senior Community Engagement Specialist, nlandis@wildlandspa.org, 610-965-4397 ext. 145.

Celebrate the first day of summer with Summer Solstice Forest Bathing for Wellness and Recovery, the final program in our seasonal forest bathing series. This guided program is designed to support healing, mindfulness, and personal growth by aligning with nature’s transitions throughout the year.

Led by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Stacey Vinci, you’ll slow down, quiet the mind, and engage your senses through gentle, intentional activities inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing”). Immersed in the fullness of summer, the warmth, vibrant colors, and lively sounds of the season invite a deep connection with yourself and the natural world.

Held at a Wildlands Conservancy's Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, the peaceful setting offers a restorative space for reflection and renewal. The program includes:
- A meet and greet with one of our resident wildlife ambassadors before entering the forest
- Sensory-based forest immersion activities
- A light snack to enjoy in community

This program is open to individuals from all walks of recovery - whether from substance use, trauma, grief, mental health challenges, or life transitions. No prior experience is needed, just an open heart and a willingness to be present.

This program is offered free of charge thanks to funding from the Lehigh Valley Greenways Conservation Landscape Mini Grant Program. Please register online. Registration opens Monday, May 18.

Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org.

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.

Wildlands Conservancy’s summer camp offers an enriching, nature-based environment where children learn, play, and grow through curiosity and discovery, thus budding both friendships and a lifelong appreciation of our natural world.

11 Weeks of Summer Camp FUN from June 8 through August 21.
Wildlands Conservancy’s summer camp offers summer fun at our Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.

Located in the Lehigh Valley, Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary is generally a convenient 10-15 minutes from Allentown and Macungie, 25 minutes from Bethlehem, as well as 30 minutes from Easton.

Register before April 1 for a 10% Discount!

Register online at: https://www.wildlandspa.org/camp/.

Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler, Environmental Education Manager: akohler@wildlandspa.org.

Discover the joy of playing the piano with other early beginners!

Learn the fundamentals of piano technique, scales, history, and music theory, including rhythm, pitch, and note reading. Students will build confidence, active listening skills, and general musicality as they have fun playing individually and together as a group. Students will have the option to demonstrate their new skills with a performance for family and friends on the last day of the camp. Instruments provided.

Ages: 7-11, Beginners, no experience required
Teacher: Dr. Matthew Morrow

For students not currently enrolled in private lessons at CMS, a $25 group class registration fee will be automatically processed after enrollment.

Learn more about this and other 2026 CMS Summer Music Camps at https://cmslv.org/2026-summer-camps/

Wildlands Conservancy’s summer camp offers an enriching, nature-based environment where children learn, play, and grow through curiosity and discovery, thus budding both friendships and a lifelong appreciation of our natural world.

11 Weeks of Summer Camp FUN from June 8 through August 21.
Wildlands Conservancy’s summer camp offers summer fun at our Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.

Located in the Lehigh Valley, Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary is generally a convenient 10-15 minutes from Allentown and Macungie, 25 minutes from Bethlehem, as well as 30 minutes from Easton.

Register before April 1 for a 10% Discount!

Register online at: https://www.wildlandspa.org/camp/.

Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler, Environmental Education Manager: akohler@wildlandspa.org.

Discover the joy of playing the piano with other early beginners!

Learn the fundamentals of piano technique, scales, history, and music theory, including rhythm, pitch, and note reading. Students will build confidence, active listening skills, and general musicality as they have fun playing individually and together as a group. Students will have the option to demonstrate their new skills with a performance for family and friends on the last day of the camp. Instruments provided.

Ages: 7-11, Beginners, no experience required
Teacher: Dr. Matthew Morrow

For students not currently enrolled in private lessons at CMS, a $25 group class registration fee will be automatically processed after enrollment.

Learn more about this and other 2026 CMS Summer Music Camps at https://cmslv.org/2026-summer-camps/

Do you want to learn how to record, edit, and publish your own original song, or music for a video? Learn the basics of recording, editing, and publishing live music, using the latest technology, equipment, and software, including Logic Pro X, Final Cut Pro X, Sibelius, Waves, Allen and Heath, Neve, and Neumann. Our small classes (9 students maximum) will provide you with access to a state-of-the-art, professional-grade recording facility and an experienced sound engineer. You will learn to use the same mics, preamps, and plugins as those found in professional recording studios.

Ages: 12+, no experience required
Teachers: Brendan Ruane

For students not currently enrolled in private lessons at CMS, a $25 group class registration fee will be automatically processed after enrollment.

Learn more about this and other 2026 CMS Summer Music Camps at https://cmslv.org/2026-summer-camps/

Wildlands Conservancy’s summer camp offers an enriching, nature-based environment where children learn, play, and grow through curiosity and discovery, thus budding both friendships and a lifelong appreciation of our natural world.

11 Weeks of Summer Camp FUN from June 8 through August 21.
Wildlands Conservancy’s summer camp offers summer fun at our Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.

Located in the Lehigh Valley, Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary is generally a convenient 10-15 minutes from Allentown and Macungie, 25 minutes from Bethlehem, as well as 30 minutes from Easton.

Register before April 1 for a 10% Discount!

Register online at: https://www.wildlandspa.org/camp/.

Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler, Environmental Education Manager: akohler@wildlandspa.org.

Discover the joy of playing the piano with other early beginners!

Learn the fundamentals of piano technique, scales, history, and music theory, including rhythm, pitch, and note reading. Students will build confidence, active listening skills, and general musicality as they have fun playing individually and together as a group. Students will have the option to demonstrate their new skills with a performance for family and friends on the last day of the camp. Instruments provided.

Ages: 7-11, Beginners, no experience required
Teacher: Dr. Matthew Morrow

For students not currently enrolled in private lessons at CMS, a $25 group class registration fee will be automatically processed after enrollment.

Learn more about this and other 2026 CMS Summer Music Camps at https://cmslv.org/2026-summer-camps/