Jan 31 Saturday
Did you know the Northern Flying Squirrel is an endangered species in Pennsylvania? At Wildlands Conservancy, we’ve installed nest boxes throughout the scenic Thomas Darling Preserve to support and monitor these elusive creatures. So far, several of the more common Southern Flying Squirrels have made these boxes their home, giving us a fascinating glimpse into the forest’s dynamic wildlife.
This is more than just a hike—it’s a scientific exploration of one of Pennsylvania’s most unique and ecologically significant landscapes. Join us as we venture through this vast 1,300-acre preserve, home to one of the state’s largest and most pristine spruce forests. We’ll take a guided hike through this unique habitat, check the nest boxes for signs of flying squirrels, and—if we’re lucky—get to meet a few of these fascinating creatures up close!
Questions? Contact Nicole Landis at NLandis@wildlandspa.org. For more details and online registration, register at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/368.
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.
Feb 01 Sunday
One of the most acclaimed rock guitarists today blends music and technology with the wild and wonderful world in a fun-filled story about bugs, beetles, critters, and all things sugar! Inspired by her children, Kaki King has created an enchanting concert that combines music, light, and imagery to encourage children to think about nature, ecology, and the animal kingdom. As she plays, different notes feed information into her signature projection mapping program, triggering images of the busy and fascinating lives of bugs onto her guitar. Her "magic guitar" becomes a kaleidoscope of color and sound, illuminating the extraordinary world of BUGS.
Feb 05 Thursday
Sangjaru is a captivating Korean folk fusion band that merges the energy of traditional Korean music with the infectious rhythms of gypsy swing, funk, rock, and improvisation. The name "Sangjaru" originates from the combination of two Korean words, "sangja" (box) and "jaru" (sack). While a box retains a fixed form, a sack adapts to its contents. Inspired by this analogy, the band aspires to infuse new creativity into the rich traditions of Korean music.
Feb 07 Saturday
Feb 08 Sunday
Feb 14 Saturday
The GRAMMY® Award-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet celebrates their 16th season as "a sonically daring ensemble who specializes in performing new works with charisma and integrity" (BBC Music Magazine). Comprising five reed players and entrepreneurs unbounded by limits or categorization, The Wire describes Akropolis as a "collective voice driven by real excitement and a sense of adventure." Akropolis has graced the Classical Billboard Charts with each of their last three albums, including #2 in April, 2024. Composed of the same five members that brought about its founding in 2009, Akropolis delivers 120 concerts and educational events worldwide each year and has premiered and commissioned more than 150 works by living artists and composers.
Feb 15 Sunday