Have you been noticing trees in the area that haven't got their leaves yet? Trees that seem to be loosing bark? Find out what might be happening to those trees in our latest episode (hint: it has to do with an invasive species). Got more questions? Get your answers here.
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Why do we celebrate pollinator week? How did it get started? Who are our pollinators and how can we help them? Find out this and more in our latest edition of Conservation Corner. Find out more about pollinators here 
Check out the Susquehanna County Tick Task Force website. Find out more about the black-legged tick here. 
Salt Springs Saturday, May 18, 8:30 to 10 p.m. - FULL MOON HIKE Bring a snack to share around a campfire afterwards, a flashlight, and an adventurous spirit. Fee: Free-will donation or nonperishable items for the food bank. Sunday, May 19, 1 p.m. - KIDS' CLUB INITIAL GATHERING Do your children enjoy learning by discovery? Do they enjoy being outside, or would you like to introduce them to nature in a fun and safe environment? Join us for more information about making this group work for your family. The meeting will be about an hour and is followed by an archery activity. No fee. Sunday, May 19, 2 to 4 p.m. - ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS We offer a beginner's program based on the National Archery in Schools Program, which makes it easy for anyone to learn. We provide the equipment, and you bring your focus and maybe someone else for a little friendly competition. All ages are welcome. This is a great family activity taught by Diane Hawley-Wurth, a NASP-certified instructor. Fee: $5/person; $15/family. In case of rain, we'll shoot in the upper level of the Dairy Barn. Saturday, June 1, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, June 2, 8:30 p.m.) - STAR PARTY Mike and Mary Sinkovich will host this spring party, and this time we hope to see Mars, Jupiter, and maybe Saturn. We begin the evening with a presentation at the Wheaton House. At dusk, we'll move to a field on Salt Springs Road, where viewing is ideal. Bring a cheap flashlight and we'll transform it into a red light with nail polish, and dress for the weather. All levels of stargazers are welcome. Total cloud-out and rain are unpredictable; call the park if the weather looks iffy. Fee: $5; $15 for families; members, free. Sunday, June 2, 1 to 3 p.m. - CONFETTI QUILT MAKING Celebrate spring with fabric confetti! Artists in Residence Barbara Merritt and Jayne Stoll will show us how to make a small quilt using fabric scraps. All materials are supplied, and no sewing is required. This is appropriate for adults and kids; children must be accompanied by an adult. Held in the Carriage Barn. No fee. Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. to Noon - ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS We offer a beginner's program based on the National Archery in Schools Program, which makes it easy for anyone to learn. We provide the equipment, and you bring your focus and maybe someone else for a little friendly competition. All ages are welcome. This is a great family activity taught by Diane Hawley-Wurth, a NASP-certified instructor. Fee: $5/person; $15/family. In case of rain, we'll shoot in the upper level of the Dairy Barn. Saturday, June 15, 8:30 to 10 p.m. - FULL MOON HIKE Join us for a hike. We'll end the evening around a campfire sharing snacks and stories. Meet at the Wheaton House. Fee: Free-will donation or nonperishable items for the local food bank. Saturday, June 22, 12 to 4 p.m., with an evening campfire (Rain date: Sunday, June 23, same times) - CELEBRATE THE SUMMER SOLSTICE Come for one or all of the workshops offered. Bring your picnic to the park - blankets or lawn chairs, snacks, food, and drink. Fee: $5; members and kids, free.
Rail Trail Council of NEPA Yoga Hike on the D&H Rail-Trail June 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us Saturday June 15th at 9am at Frank’s Place parking lot for one of our favorite events on the trail: Yoga Hike! We will be hiking north on the D&H Rail-Trail and visiting a beautiful section of the Lackawanna River where Tiffany Debish, of Studio Be. Yoga, will lead us in slow, meditative yoga focused on breath awareness and proper alignment. We hope to see you there. All are welcome to join. Dress appropriately, wear sturdy sneakers or boots, bring water, snacks, use tick and bug spray and sunscreen! We ask for a $5 donation for Yoga. Happy Trails! Nature Hike at Ararat July 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us Saturday July 6th at 9 am as we join Naturalist Jane Frye on an exploration of the natural world in summer. We will meet at the Ararat Trailhead and hike south on the newly improved trail. This part of the D&H Rail-Trail is scattered with marshlands and ponds which are the headwaters of the West Branch of the Lackawanna River. It’s truly one of the many gems of the trail, you don’t want to miss this hike. We will be on the lookout for summer blooms, ferns and explore the habitats around the water and maybe an Eagle! Bring your thinking caps and lots of questions. Tell your friends and family. We hope to see you there. Wear sturdy shoes; bring water and snacks, bug spray and sun protecting. This hike is rated easy and is approximately 3 hours long. Go north on SR 171, past Union Dale, past the turn for SR 370, towards Thompson. Before Thompson is an intersection with Ararat sign. Turn left on to Ararat Rd –a dirt road (the right turn is Dunn Pond).Go about 1.5 miles and parking on the left. Woodbourne Preserve May 25th Come join our expert birders to find, hear and enjoy the migrating birds in our area. All skill levels welcome! For this bird walk we head to State Game Lands #35. We will meet at 7:30am at the McDonald's Parking Lot in Great Bend and car pool from there. Bring a pair of binoculars, if you have them, and we recommend you wear long pants and boots to navigate birding terrain. For more info, call Joyce Stone, Woodbourne Naturalist Alum 278-4494 or Dr. Jerry Skinner, Woodbourne's Resident Naturalist, 278-3384. All programs are free (donations are appreciated) and open to the public. Endless Mountains Nature Center July 1-5: Fantastical Creatures Endless Mountains Nature Center, Tunkhannock, PA 9AM-2PM 4-12 year old children BUS TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE July 8-12: Feathers & Flutter Little Rocky Glen Preserve, Factoryville, PA 9AM-Noon 4-10 year old children July 8-12: Sharing the World with Wildlife Little Rocky Glen Preserve, Factoryville, PA 1-4 PM 11-13 year old children July 15-19: Feathers & Flutter Endless Mountains Nature Center in Tunkhannock, PA 9 AM-Noon 4-6 year old children July 15-19: Sharing the World with Wildlife Endless Mountains Nature Center in Tunkhannock, PA 1-4 PM 11-13 year olds July 22-26: Watershed Explorers Endless Mountains Nature Center in Tunkhannock, PA 9 AM-2 PM 4-12 year old children BUS TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE July 29-Aug 2: Watershed Explorers Keystone College, LaPlume, PA 8:30 AM-1:30 PM 8-12 year old children Aug 5-9: Yoga, Art & Nature Howland Preserve, Tunkhannock, PA 9 AM-3 PM 8-12 year old children Aug 12-16: Feathers & Flutter Greenwood Sanctuary, Dimock, PA 9 AM-1 PM 4-10 year old children Florence Shelly Preserve (Thompson) *Saturday, May 18, 7:00 AM Birds—Evan Mann *Sunday, July 21 2:00 PM Human and Natural Influences—Andy Gardner *September 8 2:00 PM Trees—Hank Hartman Meet in the parking lot off Route 171 just opposite Stack Road, one mile north of Thompson. The ground may be wet and will definitely be uneven, so wear sturdy shoes. 
Come explore the many ecosystems of Woodbourne Forest Preserve. Retired naturalist and current chairwoman, Joyce Stone is in the studio to discuss the scenic opportunities, upcoming events, and the beauty that can be found when exploring this local gem. Find out about upcoming events on the Woodbourne Forest Preserve's Facebook page. 
Get the lowdown on the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and how this organization is promoting conservation of our outdoor spaces. Find out more about the NWTF here |
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