Jul 27 Saturday
Join us at Totts Gap Conservation Area to learn about the amazing work being done to enhance bird habitat. Totts Gap has some of the best remaining Grassland Habitat in Northampton County, and hosts declining breeding species like American Kestrel, Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark that breed in very few other places locally.
The program includes a bird walk through multiple habitat types and view of an Osprey nest, a discussion of the property’s grassland restoration work, and a bird banding demonstration.
This program is appropriate for ages 8 and above. If sunny weather is predicted, come prepared with sunscreen, water, and consider a hat. Please, no dogs permitted. Portable restroom available.
This program is provided free of charge thanks to funding from Northampton County Parks. Space is limited and registration is required. Please register online.
For 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+.
Space is limited and registration is required. This program is offered free of charge through funding from Northampton County. Please register online.
Questions: Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org
Revisit the 1960s when viewing more than 100 dresses, coats, pants, shoes, outfits, and accessories that demonstrate how clothing was used for both play and protest throughout this tumultuous decade. "Fashion as Experiment" explores how young people used clothing as a space for both play and protest during this era. Admission is always FREE.
ArtsQuest, on behalf of the National Scenic Visitors Center, announces an upcoming unique experience “Earthwalk Explorer” coming to the Banana Factory. Earthwalk Explorer is a walkable 8’ x 16’ map of the eastern United States. It is a three-dimensional representation of the U.S. from North Carolina to New Hampshire. This free and family friendly exhibit will take place in the Crayola Gallery. Visit Bananafactory.org for hours of operation.
Visitors will experience a “feet to earth” exploration that takes them across the landscape. As you walk along, you will see everything from state borders to lakes and rivers, mountain ranges to parks and trails. Explorer also features two colorful Geoshows on the Native American presence in Pennsylvania. One focuses on the network of native trails that formed the foundation of the modern transportation network. The other animates the rich artifactual legacy of Lenape, focusing on petroglyphs found throughout Pennsylvania. Finally, a third Geoshow highlights bird migration along the Atlantic Flyway.
“The Earthwalker Explorer is the world’s first walkable 3D map. Invented by the National Scenic Visitors Center and fabricated by NCC’s Fab Lab, it is a fun and educational experience for all ages,” says Co-Founder Mary Ellen Snyder. “The Explorer tells stories of geography, history, nature and culture. Over 20,000 visitors have explored the map – in their socks, like benevolent giants. Visitors learn about the Lenape people, the original caretakers of our region, bird migration along the Atlantic flyway and ancient petroglyphs found in our rivers.”
The Explorer has received praise from many. “I loved being able to show my kids places they could recognize in relation to surrounding areas,” commented one impressed visitor. Other praise included comments like “amazing visuals,” “a totally different view of geography,” and “incredibly interesting history lesson.” The Explorer has had successful shows at the PA State Capitol, Johnstown Discovery Center, Northampton Community College, Lancaster Science Factory and the Da Vinci Science Center. We are excited to add the Banana Factory to that list.
VISITOR HOURS:Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Saturday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.Sunday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Jul 28 Sunday
Please join us for the 4th annual Dog Days of Summer Event @ Kospia Farms.We have several rescues that will be onsite with pets looking for their furever homes.K9 Kop Project has two K9 Officers who will be doing a demo @ Noon. If you have never seen a demo, you are not going to want to miss it. Kids of all ages love to watch, and the officers are great after the demo with answering any questions.Diggers BBQ will be onsite from 10-3 with an amazing menu of smoked meats.Sidecar Riley will be making a pitstop to visit with Kraken and offer support to all the animals that are looking for homes.Basket Raffle supporting all of the rescues in attendance.Please look for more details on our Facebook posts, but save the date for this exciting event at the farm, as always we hope to see you soon.
2024 Borough of Emmaus Summer Entertainment Series Event
Delightful chamber music by Bach and other Baroque composers performed by Sinfonia musicians. Featured solos by flutist Christine Moulton, cellist Noelle Grand, and guest soprano Katelyn Grace Jackson. Program includes the Trio Sonata from Bach's "Musical Offering".
Aug 01 Thursday
Every summer a group of people come together in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania to create special moments reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. Every night campsites come alive with folks around a fire telling stories, singing and jamming.
Bring your instrument and attend one of the many workshops lead by professional musicians. There are plenty of activities for kids of all ages including tie dying, family movies, arts and crafts, s’mores and more. And for the aspiring musician, the Youth Academy with free instruction from professional musicians!
Across two stages nearly 30 bands will perform all weekend bringing music to every corner of Mountain View Park. The Appalachian Fiddle and Bluegrass Association's 35 Annual Bluegrass Festival features performances from: Special Consensus, Becky Buller Band, The Gibson Brothers, Nothin Fancy, Serene Green, Joe Cirotti Trio, Canaan's Land, Blue Diggity, Tussey Mountain Moonshiners, The Dishonest Fiddlers, Crow Hill, Simmerin' Stew, StoneHearth, Big Valley Bluegrass, Kelly & The Perks, Union Break, Aimless Pursuit, Santara Wind, Twin River Rounders, Coal Fired Ramblers, and Hex Hollow Rounders.