Community Calendar

Join Wildlands Conservancy for an interactive wildlife presentation and guided hike. Meet some of Wildlands’ wildlife ambassadors, then go on a hike to seek out signs of local wildlife. Space is limited and registration is required. Restrooms available, please, no dogs permitted.

This program is offered free of charge through funding from Northampton County. Please register online.

For questions contact Nicole Landis, 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.

PreK Pathfinders is a monthly program for children ages 3–5 and their grown-ups.

This month: Get an up-close look at live birds indoors, then head outside to search for their wild, feathered friends in nature.

Programs are free, thanks to funding from Lehigh County. Space is limited, and online registration is required. Please register children only, with one registration per adult–child team.

Questions? Contact Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org

Join us for an engaging guided tour of the Archibald Johnston Conservation Area, a treasured Northampton County park where The Wildlands Conservancy is actively restoring native habitats. Discover the vital work being done to heal and protect this beautiful landscape through hands-on restoration projects and ecological stewardship.

During the tour, you’ll learn about:

The importance of native plant species and their role in supporting local wildlife

Techniques used to control invasive plants and restore natural ecosystems

How restoration efforts improve water quality and soil health

The challenges and successes of ongoing conservation work in the park

This tour offers a unique opportunity to see restoration in action and gain a deeper understanding of how community efforts help preserve this vital green space for future generations.

Whether you’re an environmental enthusiast, student, or simply love nature, this experience will inspire you to connect with and care for the environment.

This program is offered free of charge through funding from Northampton County; please register online.

For questions contact Nicole Landis, Nlandis@wildlandspa.org.

In collaboration with Stacey Vinci, LMFT

Reconnect with nature and yourself through a unique, full-sensory experience that blends movement, mindfulness, and the healing power of the outdoors.

This free wellness program invites participants on a 4.5-mile paddle and 4.5-mile bike ride along the Lehigh River and D&L Trail, guided by nature-based therapeutic practices including forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku.

Led in partnership with Stacey Vinci, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified forest bathing guide, this program is designed to support emotional, mental, and physical well-being.

Program Highlights:
- Begin at Sand Island in Bethlehem with a warm welcome and reflective forest bathing prompts
- Bike 4.5 miles to Allentowns, Canal Park, via the scenic D&L Trail
- Paddle 4.5 miles down the Lehigh River back to our Sand Island starting point
- We will pause for lunch (please bring your own) and a short guided forest bathing activity
- Learn about Wildlands’ conservation work along the way

Wellness Benefits:
- Boating offers full-body physical activity that improves core strength and cardiovascular health. - The repetitive, rhythmic nature of paddling can also help reduce stress and support emotional regulation, important components of recovery and overall wellness.

Forest bathing encourages you to slow down, observe with your senses, and reconnect to the present moment. Cycling builds endurance and boosts mental clarity while encouraging mindful movement through nature.

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

Program is free; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/419.

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.

Contra Dancing is American Folk Dance to live music and caller. No partner required-everyone switches partners and dances with everyone. Bring soft soled shoes (no high heels) for dancing, a water bottle and a snack to share. Come and have fun.  Children are welcome to come dance but must be supervised by and adult. Dances held 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Check website for additional information. NOTE April 11 will be a special event.

Come at 7 PM for beginner lesson-dancing from 7:30-10-30 PM with a break for snacks around 9 PM

$10 (student), $15 (friend of VCDS), $20+ (supporter)
children 12 and under accompanied by a paying adult FREE
Special Pricing for Double Dances

Contra Dancing is American Folk Dance to live music and caller. No partner required-everyone switches partners and dances with everyone. Bring soft soled shoes (no high heels) for dancing, a water bottle and a snack to share. Come and have fun. Children are welcome to come dance but must be supervised by and adult. Dances held 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Check website for additional information.

Come at 7 PM for beginner lesson-dancing from 7:30-10-30 PM with a break for snacks around 9 PM

$10 (student), $15 (friend of VCDS), $20+ (supporter)
children 12 and under accompanied by a paying adult FREE
Special Pricing for Double Dances

Our mission is to support youth by assisting families facing financial challenges in enrolling their children in sports that require registration fees. We aim to fill the gaps, ensuring our youth are seen, recognized, and their skills acknowledged.

Fundraising for families in financial hardship getting their kids enrolled in sports. Supporting our youth with staying positivity productive in fields or courts and less time in the streets.