Description: Are you interested in counting birds for science while enjoying scenic views? If so, Lehigh Gap Nature Center invites you to volunteer at the Bake Oven Knob Hawk Watch this August through November! This Zoom program will share how YOU can contribute to the Bake Oven Knob Hawk Count — one of the world’s longest […]
Description: Experience the marvel of autumn bird migration at the Bake Oven Knob Hawk Watch! Over the past 65+ years, LGNC and its founding members have counted over 850,000 migrating birds of prey at Bake Oven Knob, a rocky outcropping atop the Kittatinny Ridge. From the Bake Oven Knob parking lot, we will hike a short […]
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. The sessions […]
We invite you to celebrate the ecology of the Lehigh Gap and to experience the marvel of autumn animal migration at Migration Fest, a FREE, family-friendly event! Schedule:10:00 am — Family Bird Walk. Join us for a beginner bird walk around the Osprey House! Binoculars will be provided.11:00 am — Insect Safari and Monarch Butterfly […]
The Osprey House here at LGNC is primarily staffed by volunteers from the Information Specialist team. As we gear up for the autumn season, we could use as many folks as possible! Do you enjoy interacting with people, aiding visitors, and supporting LGNC? Then this might be the volunteer role for you! Stop by on […]
Join Director Chad Schwartz on an autumn 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. Fee: LGNC members: FREE | Non-members: $5 per person Registration: Click here to […]
LGNC's Ecology Club is open to children ages 9 and older. Join us after school on the first Wednesday of every month for fun, hands-on nature adventures at the Osprey House and the Lehigh Gap Wildlife Refuge. No registration is required and you may join at any time. Participation is FREE to all LGNC members […]
Join us for a walk through the fall foliage here at LGNC! This family-friendly event will take you through a range of ecosystems to learn about the foliage here, followed by a craft incorporating some of your favorite leaves. The walk will take us through the River Trail followed by a stroll on the D&L, […]
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. The sessions […]
The 15th running of the Lehigh Gap Nature Center "More or Less 10K Trail Run and 2-Mile Scamper" will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026! All proceeds from the event help to support LGNC! This project was completed in partnership with the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc. Funding was provided in part […]
LGNC's Ecology Club is open to children ages 9 and older. Join us after school on the first Wednesday of every month for fun, hands-on nature adventures at the Osprey […]
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 […]