• What’s in the Water? Freshwater Snorkeling in the Lehigh River

    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 […]

  • SOLD OUT – Budding Naturalist Mini-Camp

    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 […]

  • SOLD OUT – Budding Naturalist Mini-Camp

    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 […]

  • Nature in Art Club – Drop-in Studio

    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 […]

  • SOLD OUT – Budding Naturalist Mini-Camp

    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 […]

  • SOLD OUT – Budding Naturalist Mini-Camp

    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 […]

  • 3 Ponds Hike with Dan Kunkle

    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 […]

  • Virtual Reality with Lehigh University

    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 […]

  • Summer Bird Walk

    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 […]

  • Evening Hike at Lehigh Gap

    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 […]

  • Junior Explorer Nature Walk

    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 […]

  • Nature at Night

    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. Fee: LGNC members: FREE […]