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 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 […]
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 […]
Get outside and take a hike! National Take A Hike Day was established on November 17, 1965, to celebrate and recognize nature here in the US. Head outside and enjoy your local trails, or join us here at LGNC for a guided hike. You’ll be invited to learn about the history and ecology of the […]
Join us for a discussion of Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake! About the Cabin Fever Book Club: The 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 […]
“My Fireflies: Creating Peacemakers in our World” — Ibiyinka Alao Description: Join us in person at Lehigh Gap Nature Center for a Speaker Series presentation from Ibiyinka Alao, an artist, author, and the President of the Mauch Chunk Museum. Fireflies are the official state insect of Pennsylvania, and the Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center […]
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 LGNC’s annual holiday tradition! This year’s event is RAIN or SHINE and will include: Holiday Crafts — Create free nature crafts, bird seed cookies, and natural garlands to take home! DIY Wreath and Swag Making — Make your own holiday wreath or swag! Fresh greens and wire will be provided. Bring your […]
“Travelling Through History in Lehigh Gap” — Martha Capwell Fox Description: Join us in person at Lehigh Gap Nature Center for a Speaker Series presentation from Martha Capwell Fox, a historian for the National Canal Museum and the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. From the Lenape Nescopeck Path to the cantilevered Route 248, Lehigh […]
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 […]