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Description: Join Ornithologist and LGNC Board Member Terry Master on a Warbler Walk at LGNC! Although these walks will be geared toward beginner birders, people of all ages and experience levels are welcome to attend. Some portions of the walk may be steep or rocky, please wear closed toe shoes that are fit for hiking. If there is inclement weather, program will be postponed to Sunday May 11th.
Fee: LGNC members: FREE | Non-members: $5 per person
Registration: Please register online through Zeffy at this link!
To become a member, please visit our Square store at this link!
Questions? Contact us at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
Description: Join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm outside LGNC’s Osprey House for a serene and educational nature walk. This event offers participants the opportunity to observe a variety of birds, native plants, animals, and unique ecosystems that thrive in the Lehigh Gap. Lace up your walking shoes or hiking boots and join us for a memorable evening in nature. If you would like to join our hike but need ADA accommodations, please contact us. Hikes will be easy to moderate and approximately 1 to 1.5 hrs in length. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event will be canceled if heavy rain or thunderstorms are in the forecast.
Fee: LGNC members: FREE | Non-members: $5 per adult – Kids FREE
Registration: Please RSVP- Click here to register online through Zeffy!
To become a member, please visit our Square store at this link!
Questions? Contact us at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
Looking for a group to run our trails with after work? Look no further!
Starting March 4th, lace up your running shoes and meet at Lehigh Gap Nature Center on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm. Each run will explore different trails and vary in distance each time, but will average about 4-8 miles. It is free to join and there is no registration required.
Please meet in the parking lot for the Lehigh Gap Nature Center Osprey House, located at 8844 Paint Mill Road in Slatington.
Questions? Email Michael Martinez at mfmmd@ptd.net for more information.
Description: Join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm outside LGNC’s Osprey House for a serene and educational nature walk. This event offers participants the opportunity to observe a variety of birds, native plants, animals, and unique ecosystems that thrive in the Lehigh Gap. Lace up your walking shoes or hiking boots and join us for a memorable evening in nature. If you would like to join our hike but need ADA accommodations, please contact us. Hikes will be easy to moderate and approximately 1 to 1.5 hrs in length. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event will be canceled if heavy rain or thunderstorms are in the forecast.
Fee: LGNC members: FREE | Non-members: $5 per adult – Kids FREE
Registration: Please RSVP- Click here to register online through Zeffy!
To become a member, please visit our Square store at this link!
Questions? Contact us at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
LGNC’s Ecology Club is open to children ages 9 and older. Join us throughout the year for fun, hands-on nature adventures at the Osprey House and the Lehigh Gap Wildlife Refuge.
Participation is FREE to all LGNC members and their families! Not a member? Click here to find out how to join today!
Email riley.davenport@lgnc.org if you are interested in attending and have any questions!
2024-2025 Dates:
September 4
October 2
(November Ecology Club cancelled – attending conference)
December 4
January 8
February 5
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4
Description: Young explorers of all ages are invited to discover the cool critters of LGNC this summer! Each family-fun nature walk will meet at LGNC’s Osprey House. Kids will learn to use insect nets to catch and identify insects. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes (no sandals), sunscreen, and a hat. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Walks will be cancelled if heavy rain or thunderstorms are in the forecast.
Registration: Click here to register via Zeffy at this link!
Fee: LGNC members: FREE | Non-members: Suggested donation of $5 per person
To become a member, please visit our Square store at this link!
Questions? Contact us at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
Description: Join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm outside LGNC’s Osprey House for a serene and educational nature walk. This event offers participants the opportunity to observe a variety of birds, native plants, animals, and unique ecosystems that thrive in the Lehigh Gap. Lace up your walking shoes or hiking boots and join us for a memorable evening in nature. If you would like to join our hike but need ADA accommodations, please contact us. Hikes will be easy to moderate and approximately 1 to 1.5 hrs in length. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event will be canceled if heavy rain or thunderstorms are in the forecast.
Fee: LGNC members: FREE | Non-members: $5 per adult – Kids FREE
Registration: Please RSVP- Click here to register online through Zeffy!
To become a member, please visit our Square store at this link!
Questions? Contact us at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
Lehigh Gap Bike and Raft
Description: Explore the Lehigh River and D&L Trail on a biking and rafting adventure between Lehigh Gap Nature Center’s Osprey House (8844 Paint Mill Rd., Slatington) and Bowmanstown. The trip includes professional safety guides and beginner level instruction. We will make stops along the way to learn about local history and ecology with a river study led by LGNC staff. All equipment, including bikes, helmets, PFDs, and rafts will be provided. All participants should know how to ride a bicycle.
This activity is family-friendly. However, the recommended minimum age to participate is 10. This event is sponsored by Jim Thorpe River Adventures and will serve as a fundraiser for Lehigh Gap Nature Center; your participation in this event will directly support Lehigh Gap Nature Center. Registration is required and spots are limited.
Fee: LGNC members: $50 per person | Non-members: $75 per person
Registration: Please register online via Zeffy at this link!
To become a member, please visit our Square store at this link!
Questions? Contact us at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
Celebrate our important pollinators! Enjoy exhibits, a native plant sale, and other activities throughout the day! This event is free to attend and no RSVP is required.
Activities:
10:00 a.m. — Pollinator Walk. Discover the many pollinators that live in LGNC’s habitat gardens, and “bee” sure to keep an eye out for native bees! Kids and families are encouraged to attend. Insect nets will be provided.
11:00 a.m. —FREE Bee Talk Presentation from Tom Lindeman from Dedko’s Bees!
1:00 p.m. — Native Plant Walk. Learn about the 200+ species of native plants in LGNC’s Sensory Garden.
2:00 p.m. — Pollinator Walk. Discover the many pollinators that live in LGNC’s habitat gardens, and “bee” sure to keep an eye out for native bees! Kids and families are encouraged to attend. Insect nets will be provided.
All day activities will include a butterfly photo station, games, and family friendly activities!
Refreshments will be available, donations are encouraged!
Native Plant Sale — Select from a large variety of native plants at LGNC’s popular summer plant sale! All proceeds from the plant sale will support LGNC’s native landscaping programs.
Mystery of the Lehigh Gap – Play a series of fun and engaging mini-games as you time travel to 1845, 1853, and 1912 to learn about historical mining, transportation, and industrial processes for a zinc smelting plant at the Lehigh Gap.
Art Exhibition — Peruse an exhibition of bee themed artwork produced by local artists! ENTER YOUR ARTWORK FOR THE ART EXHIBITON HERE: https://forms.gle/1P2JL5pzTqs7JkoL8
Artist Tables — Members from the Nature in Art Club will have tables set up doing art demonstrations and selling their artwork!
Description: Join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm outside LGNC’s Osprey House for a serene and educational nature walk. This event offers participants the opportunity to observe a variety of birds, native plants, animals, and unique ecosystems that thrive in the Lehigh Gap. Lace up your walking shoes or hiking boots and join us for a memorable evening in nature. If you would like to join our hike but need ADA accommodations, please contact us. Hikes will be easy to moderate and approximately 1 to 1.5 hrs in length. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event will be canceled if heavy rain or thunderstorms are in the forecast.
Fee: LGNC members: FREE | Non-members: $5 per adult – Kids FREE
Registration: Please RSVP- Click here to register online through Zeffy!
To become a member, please visit our Square store at this link!
Questions? Contact us at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.