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SUMMARY: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. \nThis 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. \nFee: LGNC members: $50 per person | Non-members: $75 per person \nRegistration: Click here to register now for this event! \nTo become a member\, please visit our Square store at this link! \nQuestions? Contact us at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/lehigh-gap-bike-and-raft/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T180000
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SUMMARY:What's in the Water? Freshwater Snorkeling in the Lehigh River
DESCRIPTION:Discover the fascinating ecosystem that lies below the Lehigh River! During this special program with LGNC and Berks Nature\, participants will have the opportunity to wade and snorkel in the shallows of the river. As we observe a host of aquatic life\, we will discuss what many of these critters can teach us about the health and quality of the water. Participants must be at least 10 years old to enter the river. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Be sure to wear a swimsuit\, closed-toe water shoes or old sneakers\, and sunscreen. Wet suits and other snorkeling gear will be provided. \nFee: LGNC members: $30 | Non-members: $35 per person \nRegistration: Click the link to register for this event! \nTo become a member\, please visit our Square store at this link! \nQuestions? Contact us at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/whats-in-the-water-freshwater-snorkeling-in-the-lehigh-river/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Budding Naturalist Mini-Camp
DESCRIPTION:LGNC’s Budding Naturalist Mini-Camp is a summer day camp for children in grades K-2 and their parents and guardians! Over a series of 4 days\, campers will learn about critters and their habitats as we discover what lives in LGNC’s forest\, grassland\, river\, and pond ecosystems. The camp will meet at the Nature Center from 9:00 a.m. to noon. All children must be accompanied by an adult for this camp. Campers and their adults will discover a variety of critters that call the Lehigh Gap home as we explore the habitats around LGNC’s Osprey House! Each day of camp will include a story time\, an outdoor adventure\, and a craft. \nFee: $100 for LGNC Members / $125 for LGNC Non-members \nThe 2025 camp will take place July 7-10\, 9 AM-12 PM. \nPlease register online at this link:\n2026 Budding Naturalist Mini-Camp\n \nFinancial aid is available upon request. Click here to request a summer camp subsidy. \nPlease contact us at mail@lgnc.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/budding-naturalist-mini-camp/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260402T211740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T191935Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Budding Naturalist Mini-Camp
DESCRIPTION:LGNC’s Budding Naturalist Mini-Camp is a summer day camp for children in grades K-2 and their parents and guardians! Over a series of 4 days\, campers will learn about critters and their habitats as we discover what lives in LGNC’s forest\, grassland\, river\, and pond ecosystems. The camp will meet at the Nature Center from 9:00 a.m. to noon. All children must be accompanied by an adult for this camp. Campers and their adults will discover a variety of critters that call the Lehigh Gap home as we explore the habitats around LGNC’s Osprey House! Each day of camp will include a story time\, an outdoor adventure\, and a craft. \nFee: $100 for LGNC Members / $125 for LGNC Non-members \nThe 2025 camp will take place July 7-10\, 9 AM-12 PM. \nPlease register online at this link:\n2026 Budding Naturalist Mini-Camp\n \nFinancial aid is available upon request. Click here to request a summer camp subsidy. \nPlease contact us at mail@lgnc.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/budding-naturalist-mini-camp-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T120000
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SUMMARY:Nature in Art Club - Drop-in Studio
DESCRIPTION:Nature in Art Club members are invited to join us the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:00am to 12:00pm for a Drop-In Studio. Bring a personal art project to work on (all mediums are welcome!) and enjoy conversation with fellow local artists. During the warmer months\, we have portable easels available to borrow for plein-air painting outside the Osprey House! \nThe Nature in Art Club is a free benefit of a Lehigh Gap Nature Center membership. Click the link below to join the Art Club email list- get early access to art related events\, and get updates about our annual art show\, club meetings\, and more! https://forms.gle/QwqvP7AdBtGTchNp6 \nThe Drop-in Studio is free to attend and registration is not required. To join the Art Club and attend a Drop-in Studio\, click here to become an LGNC Member first! \nQuestions? Contact us at artclub@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/nature-in-art-club-drop-in-studio-3/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T120000
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CREATED:20260402T211817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T191916Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Budding Naturalist Mini-Camp
DESCRIPTION:LGNC’s Budding Naturalist Mini-Camp is a summer day camp for children in grades K-2 and their parents and guardians! Over a series of 4 days\, campers will learn about critters and their habitats as we discover what lives in LGNC’s forest\, grassland\, river\, and pond ecosystems. The camp will meet at the Nature Center from 9:00 a.m. to noon. All children must be accompanied by an adult for this camp. Campers and their adults will discover a variety of critters that call the Lehigh Gap home as we explore the habitats around LGNC’s Osprey House! Each day of camp will include a story time\, an outdoor adventure\, and a craft. \nFee: $100 for LGNC Members / $125 for LGNC Non-members \nThe 2025 camp will take place July 7-10\, 9 AM-12 PM. \nPlease register online at this link:\n2026 Budding Naturalist Mini-Camp\n \nFinancial aid is available upon request. Click here to request a summer camp subsidy. \nPlease contact us at mail@lgnc.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/budding-naturalist-mini-camp-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T120000
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CREATED:20260402T211838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T191907Z
UID:10737-1783674000-1783684800@lgnc.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Budding Naturalist Mini-Camp
DESCRIPTION:LGNC’s Budding Naturalist Mini-Camp is a summer day camp for children in grades K-2 and their parents and guardians! Over a series of 4 days\, campers will learn about critters and their habitats as we discover what lives in LGNC’s forest\, grassland\, river\, and pond ecosystems. The camp will meet at the Nature Center from 9:00 a.m. to noon. All children must be accompanied by an adult for this camp. Campers and their adults will discover a variety of critters that call the Lehigh Gap home as we explore the habitats around LGNC’s Osprey House! Each day of camp will include a story time\, an outdoor adventure\, and a craft. \nFee: $100 for LGNC Members / $125 for LGNC Non-members \nThe 2025 camp will take place July 7-10\, 9 AM-12 PM. \nPlease register online at this link:\n2026 Budding Naturalist Mini-Camp\n \nFinancial aid is available upon request. Click here to request a summer camp subsidy. \nPlease contact us at mail@lgnc.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/budding-naturalist-mini-camp-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000
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SUMMARY:3 Ponds Hike with Dan Kunkle
DESCRIPTION:Join LGNC Founder and Director Emeritus Dan Kunkle on a summer hike to the 3 Ponds Trail located on the western end of LGNC’s Refuge! This will be a natural history walk where we will look for birds\, turtles\, frogs\, dragonflies\, plants and more! We hope to find turtles sunning on the platforms in the ponds and dragonflies hunting mosquitoes. We will bring a net to try to catch some insects for close looks and a dip net to see what we can find in the pond water. Bring your binoculars\, but we will have extra to borrow. \nPeople of all ages and experience levels are welcome to attend. This area can be wet and buggy\, so wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet and bring water! \nPLEASE NOTE: This event does NOT meet at the Osprey House. \nMeet at D&L East Penn Trailhead (Also known as the East Penn/Riverview Boat Launch). Find directions here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1houLEQK58afAPQHA \nFee: LGNC members: FREE | Non-members: $5 per person \nRegistration: Click here to register for this event! \nTo become a member\, please visit our Square store at this link! \nQuestions? Contact us at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/3-ponds-hike-with-dan-kunkle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000
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CREATED:20260417T191437Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Reality with Lehigh University
DESCRIPTION:Stop into the Osprey House anytime between 9am and 12pm today to experience Virtual Reality. Created in partnership with staff and students at Lehigh University\, try this new virtual reality learning game that takes place right here in the Lehigh Gap before exploring our trails! \nAfter playing the game\, Lehigh University invites everyone to complete a brief survey at the end of the experience to let them know what you think. Your feedback helps improve the experience and supports ongoing educational research with LGNC and Lehigh University. \nThis event is free and no registration is required.
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/virtual-reality-with-lehigh-university/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260403T134047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T134047Z
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SUMMARY:Nature-minded Senior Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Nature-minded Senior Sessions seek to bring together LGNC members for fellowship and conversations about nature\, conservation\, and other topics. Each session will include coffee/tea\, refreshments\, and a time for socializing. This will be followed by a brief presentation about a topic of interest and an open forum discussion among the group members. \nThe sessions will be held in the Great Hall at the Osprey House on the second Monday of each month from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. There is no fee to attend the session as it is benefit of membership with LGNC\, and no registration is required to attend. \nIf you have any questions regarding this new event\, please email Dan Kunkle at dkunkle@ptd.net for more information. Thanks\, we hope to see you there!
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/nature-minded-senior-sessions-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260416T193705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T193705Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Director Chad Schwartz on a summer bird walk around the Lehigh Gap Refuge! Binoculars will be provided to those who do not have them. Although these walks will be geared toward beginner birders\, people of all ages are welcome to attend. \nFee: LGNC members: FREE | Non-members: $5 per person \nRegistration: Click here to register for this event! \nTo become a member\, please visit our Square store at this link! \nQuestions? Contact us at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/summer-bird-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260416T194558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T194558Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Hike at Lehigh Gap
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to explore the trails at Lehigh Gap Nature Center on an evening guided hike! Join LGNC Staff member for a moderate level guided hike on LGNC trails. The hike will begin on the LNE trail for one mile\, and participants will return back to the nature center on the D&L Trail for one mile\, for a total distance of 2.2 miles. The beginning of the hike is steep and rocky\, but the remainder of the hike is mostly flat or downhill; closed toed hiking shoes are recommended. Learn more about our trails at this link: Trail Map and Guides | Lehigh Gap Nature Center (lgnc.org) \nPLEASE NOTE: Please arrive at LGNC’s Osprey House (8844 Paint Mill Road\, Slatington) ready to hike at 6:00pm. Please wear closed-toe hiking boots and dress for the weather. Participants are also encouraged to pack water and snacks. \nRegistration: Click here to register for this event! \nFee: LGNC members: FREE | Non-members: $5 per person \nQuestions? Contact us at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/evening-hike-at-lehigh-gap/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260416T192233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T192841Z
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SUMMARY:Junior Explorer Nature Walk
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. \nFee: LGNC members: FREE | Non-members: $5 per person \nRegistration: Click here to register for this event! \nmember\, please visit our Square store at this link! \nQuestions? Contact us at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/junior-explorer-nature-walk-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260416T193913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T193913Z
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SUMMARY:Nature at Night
DESCRIPTION:Search for moths\, caterpillars\, bats\, and other creatures of the night. Discover critters that glow in the dark with black light flashlights! Flashlights will be provided. \nFee: LGNC members: FREE | Non-members: $10 per person \nRegistration: Click here to register for this event! \nTo become a member\, please visit our Square store at this link! \nQuestions? Contact us at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/nature-at-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260402T212442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T212510Z
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SUMMARY:Ecology Camp
DESCRIPTION:LGNC’s Ecology Camp is a 4-day summer day camp for youth currently in grades 3-6 who are interested in nature and the outdoors. Campers will investigate a different area of ecology each day as we explore the Kittatinny Ridge and other natural areas. \nFee: $150 for LGNC Members / $175 for LGNC Non-members \nThe 2026 camp will take place August 4-7th\, 8:30am-3:30pm. \nPlease register online at this link:2026 Ecology Camp \n  \n\nFinancial aid is available upon request. Click here to request a summer camp subsidy. \n\nPlease contact us at mail@lgnc.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/ecology-camp/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260402T212532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T212532Z
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SUMMARY:Ecology Camp
DESCRIPTION:LGNC’s Ecology Camp is a 4-day summer day camp for youth currently in grades 3-6 who are interested in nature and the outdoors. Campers will investigate a different area of ecology each day as we explore the Kittatinny Ridge and other natural areas. \nFee: $150 for LGNC Members / $175 for LGNC Non-members \nThe 2026 camp will take place August 4-7th\, 8:30am-3:30pm. \nPlease register online at this link:2026 Ecology Camp \n  \n\nFinancial aid is available upon request. Click here to request a summer camp subsidy. \n\nPlease contact us at mail@lgnc.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/ecology-camp-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260402T212600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T212600Z
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SUMMARY:Ecology Camp
DESCRIPTION:LGNC’s Ecology Camp is a 4-day summer day camp for youth currently in grades 3-6 who are interested in nature and the outdoors. Campers will investigate a different area of ecology each day as we explore the Kittatinny Ridge and other natural areas. \nFee: $150 for LGNC Members / $175 for LGNC Non-members \nThe 2026 camp will take place August 4-7th\, 8:30am-3:30pm. \nPlease register online at this link:2026 Ecology Camp \n  \n\nFinancial aid is available upon request. Click here to request a summer camp subsidy. \n\nPlease contact us at mail@lgnc.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/ecology-camp-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T153000
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SUMMARY:Ecology Camp
DESCRIPTION:LGNC’s Ecology Camp is a 4-day summer day camp for youth currently in grades 3-6 who are interested in nature and the outdoors. Campers will investigate a different area of ecology each day as we explore the Kittatinny Ridge and other natural areas. \nFee: $150 for LGNC Members / $175 for LGNC Non-members \nThe 2026 camp will take place August 4-7th\, 8:30am-3:30pm. \nPlease register online at this link:2026 Ecology Camp \n  \n\nFinancial aid is available upon request. Click here to request a summer camp subsidy. \n\nPlease contact us at mail@lgnc.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/ecology-camp-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260403T194122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T194122Z
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SUMMARY:Nature-minded Senior Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Nature-minded Senior Sessions seek to bring together LGNC members for fellowship and conversations about nature\, conservation\, and other topics. Each session will include coffee/tea\, refreshments\, and a time for socializing. This will be followed by a brief presentation about a topic of interest and an open forum discussion among the group members. \nThe sessions will be held in the Great Hall at the Osprey House on the second Monday of each month from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. There is no fee to attend the session as it is benefit of membership with LGNC\, and no registration is required to attend. \nIf you have any questions regarding this new event\, please email Dan Kunkle at dkunkle@ptd.net for more information. Thanks\, we hope to see you there!
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/nature-minded-senior-sessions-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260416T184550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T184550Z
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SUMMARY:Nature in Art Club - Drop-in Studio
DESCRIPTION:Nature in Art Club members are invited to join us the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:00am to 12:00pm for a Drop-In Studio. Bring a personal art project to work on (all mediums are welcome!) and enjoy conversation with fellow local artists. During the warmer months\, we have portable easels available to borrow for plein-air painting outside the Osprey House! \nThe Nature in Art Club is a free benefit of a Lehigh Gap Nature Center membership. Click the link below to join the Art Club email list- get early access to art related events\, and get updates about our annual art show\, club meetings\, and more! https://forms.gle/QwqvP7AdBtGTchNp6 \nThe Drop-in Studio is free to attend and registration is not required. To join the Art Club and attend a Drop-in Studio\, click here to become an LGNC Member first! \nQuestions? Contact us at artclub@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/nature-in-art-club-drop-in-studio-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260416T194131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T194131Z
UID:10962-1786649400-1786654800@lgnc.org
SUMMARY:Sunset Hike at Lehigh Gap
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to explore the trails at Lehigh Gap Nature Center on a guided hike at sunset! Join LGNC Staff member for a moderate level guided hike on LGNC trails. The hike will begin on the LNE trail for one mile\, and participants will return back to the nature center on the D&L Trail for one mile\, for a total distance of 2.2 miles. The beginning of the hike is steep and rocky\, but the remainder of the hike is mostly flat or downhill; closed toed hiking shoes are recommended. It will become dark as we return from this hike\, so participants are welcome to bring a headlamp or flashlight if you have one\, but it is not necessary. Learn more about our trails at this link: Trail Map and Guides | Lehigh Gap Nature Center (lgnc.org) \nPLEASE NOTE: Please arrive at LGNC’s Osprey House (8844 Paint Mill Road\, Slatington) ready to hike at 7:30pm. Please wear closed-toe hiking boots and dress for the weather. Participants are also encouraged to pack water and snacks. \nRegistration: Click here to register for this event! \nFee: LGNC members: FREE | Non-members: $5 per person \nQuestions? Contact us at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/sunset-hike-at-lehigh-gap/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260416T191533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T191533Z
UID:10940-1788001200-1788013800@lgnc.org
SUMMARY:Member & Volunteer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to this year’s Member & Volunteer Picnic! LGNC members and volunteers are invited to enjoy an afternoon of food and fellowship! All food\, beverages\, and dessert will be provided. \nPlease RSVP by August 9th to let us know you are coming! \nClick here to RSVP! \nTo become a member\, please visit our Square store at this link! \nQuestions? Contact us at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/member-volunteer-picnic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260416T185223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T185223Z
UID:10929-1788948000-1788955200@lgnc.org
SUMMARY:Nature in Art Club - Drop-in Studio
DESCRIPTION:Nature in Art Club members are invited to join us the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:00am to 12:00pm for a Drop-In Studio. Bring a personal art project to work on (all mediums are welcome!) and enjoy conversation with fellow local artists. During the warmer months\, we have portable easels available to borrow for plein-air painting outside the Osprey House! \nThe Nature in Art Club is a free benefit of a Lehigh Gap Nature Center membership. Click the link below to join the Art Club email list- get early access to art related events\, and get updates about our annual art show\, club meetings\, and more! https://forms.gle/QwqvP7AdBtGTchNp6 \nThe Drop-in Studio is free to attend and registration is not required. To join the Art Club and attend a Drop-in Studio\, click here to become an LGNC Member first! \nQuestions? Contact us at artclub@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/nature-in-art-club-drop-in-studio-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260403T194151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T194151Z
UID:10776-1789380000-1789387200@lgnc.org
SUMMARY:Nature-minded Senior Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Nature-minded Senior Sessions seek to bring together LGNC members for fellowship and conversations about nature\, conservation\, and other topics. Each session will include coffee/tea\, refreshments\, and a time for socializing. This will be followed by a brief presentation about a topic of interest and an open forum discussion among the group members. \nThe sessions will be held in the Great Hall at the Osprey House on the second Monday of each month from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. There is no fee to attend the session as it is benefit of membership with LGNC\, and no registration is required to attend. \nIf you have any questions regarding this new event\, please email Dan Kunkle at dkunkle@ptd.net for more information. Thanks\, we hope to see you there!
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/nature-minded-senior-sessions-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260403T194226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T194226Z
UID:10778-1791799200-1791806400@lgnc.org
SUMMARY:Nature-minded Senior Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Nature-minded Senior Sessions seek to bring together LGNC members for fellowship and conversations about nature\, conservation\, and other topics. Each session will include coffee/tea\, refreshments\, and a time for socializing. This will be followed by a brief presentation about a topic of interest and an open forum discussion among the group members. \nThe sessions will be held in the Great Hall at the Osprey House on the second Monday of each month from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. There is no fee to attend the session as it is benefit of membership with LGNC\, and no registration is required to attend. \nIf you have any questions regarding this new event\, please email Dan Kunkle at dkunkle@ptd.net for more information. Thanks\, we hope to see you there!
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/nature-minded-senior-sessions-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260403T194257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T194257Z
UID:10780-1794218400-1794225600@lgnc.org
SUMMARY:Nature-minded Senior Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Nature-minded Senior Sessions seek to bring together LGNC members for fellowship and conversations about nature\, conservation\, and other topics. Each session will include coffee/tea\, refreshments\, and a time for socializing. This will be followed by a brief presentation about a topic of interest and an open forum discussion among the group members. \nThe sessions will be held in the Great Hall at the Osprey House on the second Monday of each month from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. There is no fee to attend the session as it is benefit of membership with LGNC\, and no registration is required to attend. \nIf you have any questions regarding this new event\, please email Dan Kunkle at dkunkle@ptd.net for more information. Thanks\, we hope to see you there!
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/nature-minded-senior-sessions-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260403T194557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T194557Z
UID:10784-1795082400-1795089600@lgnc.org
SUMMARY:Cabin Fever Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake!\nAbout the Cabin Fever Book Club:\nThe Cabin Fever Book Club meets once a month during the fall and winter months to discuss fascinating books on such topics as ecology\, environmental history\, and environmentalism. Meetings will take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon on the dates listed below. Books will be available at the Palmerton and Slatington libraries\, Lehigh Gap Nature Center\, and on Amazon.com (at a cost). Please contact us at mail@lgnc.org if you have any questions\, or if you would like to lead a discussion! \n2026-2027 Cabin Fever Book Club Reading List:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 19\, 2026 – Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake\n(Discussion led by Joanne Pokorny) \nDecember 17\, 2026 – Fen\, Bog\, and Swamp by Annie Proulx\n(Discussion led by Janet Minnich) \nJanuary 21\, 2027 – One Last Lie by Paul Doiron\n(Discussion led by Debbie Hamburger) \nFebruary 18\, 2027 – The Rise of Wolf 8 by Rick MacIntyre\n(Discussion led by Dan Kunkle) \nMarch 18\, 2027– A Wilderness Within: The Life of Sigurd F. Olson by David Backes\n(Discussion led by Kristen Wild)
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/cabin-fever-book-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260403T194353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T194353Z
UID:10782-1797242400-1797249600@lgnc.org
SUMMARY:Nature-minded Senior Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Nature-minded Senior Sessions seek to bring together LGNC members for fellowship and conversations about nature\, conservation\, and other topics. Each session will include coffee/tea\, refreshments\, and a time for socializing. This will be followed by a brief presentation about a topic of interest and an open forum discussion among the group members. \nThe sessions will be held in the Great Hall at the Osprey House on the second Monday of each month from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. There is no fee to attend the session as it is benefit of membership with LGNC\, and no registration is required to attend. \nIf you have any questions regarding this new event\, please email Dan Kunkle at dkunkle@ptd.net for more information. Thanks\, we hope to see you there!
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/nature-minded-senior-sessions-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260403T194656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T194656Z
UID:10791-1797501600-1797508800@lgnc.org
SUMMARY:Cabin Fever Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of Fen\, Bog\, and Swamp by Annie Proulx!\nAbout the Cabin Fever Book Club:\nThe Cabin Fever Book Club meets once a month during the fall and winter months to discuss fascinating books on such topics as ecology\, environmental history\, and environmentalism. Meetings will take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon on the dates listed below. Books will be available at the Palmerton and Slatington libraries\, Lehigh Gap Nature Center\, and on Amazon.com (at a cost). Please contact us at mail@lgnc.org if you have any questions\, or if you would like to lead a discussion! \n2026-2027 Cabin Fever Book Club Reading List:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 19\, 2026 – Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake\n(Discussion led by Joanne Pokorny) \nDecember 17\, 2026 – Fen\, Bog\, and Swamp by Annie Proulx\n(Discussion led by Janet Minnich) \nJanuary 21\, 2027 – One Last Lie by Paul Doiron\n(Discussion led by Debbie Hamburger) \nFebruary 18\, 2027 – The Rise of Wolf 8 by Rick MacIntyre\n(Discussion led by Dan Kunkle) \nMarch 18\, 2027– A Wilderness Within: The Life of Sigurd F. Olson by David Backes\n(Discussion led by Kristen Wild)
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/cabin-fever-book-club-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T161214
CREATED:20260403T194749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T194749Z
UID:10793-1800525600-1800532800@lgnc.org
SUMMARY:Cabin Fever Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of One Last Lie by Paul Doiron!\nAbout the Cabin Fever Book Club:\nThe Cabin Fever Book Club meets once a month during the fall and winter months to discuss fascinating books on such topics as ecology\, environmental history\, and environmentalism. Meetings will take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon on the dates listed below. Books will be available at the Palmerton and Slatington libraries\, Lehigh Gap Nature Center\, and on Amazon.com (at a cost). Please contact us at mail@lgnc.org if you have any questions\, or if you would like to lead a discussion! \n2026-2027 Cabin Fever Book Club Reading List:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 19\, 2026 – Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake\n(Discussion led by Joanne Pokorny) \nDecember 17\, 2026 – Fen\, Bog\, and Swamp by Annie Proulx\n(Discussion led by Janet Minnich) \nJanuary 21\, 2027 – One Last Lie by Paul Doiron\n(Discussion led by Debbie Hamburger) \nFebruary 18\, 2027 – The Rise of Wolf 8 by Rick MacIntyre\n(Discussion led by Dan Kunkle) \nMarch 18\, 2027– A Wilderness Within: The Life of Sigurd F. Olson by David Backes\n(Discussion led by Kristen Wild)
URL:https://lgnc.org/event/cabin-fever-book-club-3/
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