Join Dr. Doug Tallamy on Tuesday, May 9!
Become,
"Nature's Best Hope!"

Join Dr. Doug Tallamy, Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Delaware and author of several best-selling books, as he discusses, "Nature's Best Hope." Learn about the connection between human well-being and healthy, local ecosystems. Plus, he'll show attendees how to create an enriching conservation corridor in your backyard, aka your very own "Homegrown National Park!"

The population decline of beneficial plants and wildlife is a bleak reality check about our current, ineffective landscape designs that have been unsustainable for the species that sustain us. This free event is brought to you in partnership with the following sponsors: Bartlett Tree Experts, Edge of the Woods Native Plants, Fernrock Landscapes, Foliage Farm, Herbein’s Garden Center, Millcreek Landscape Design, and Parkland Nurseries.

When: Tues., May 9 at 7 PM
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Allentown
3231 West Tilghman Street
Allentown, PA
Register: This is a FREE event. Register online.
Sculpt a Homemade Birdhouse on Sunday, May 7
Felted Birdhouse Workshop at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary

Led by Mallory Zondag, this workshop teaches the ancient and awesome art of wet-felt weaving to create a durable bird house. Mallory is a mixed media artist and art educator, and her career has included a residency at the Allentown Art Museum, commission for ArtsQuest's Accessible Arts program, and various other projects in the Northeast.

Using wool, water, and olive oil soap, attendees will sculpt their creations during the 4-hour workshop. Felted wool is an insulating, dirt resistant, water repellent, breathable, and 100% biodegradable fabric.

This is an outside workshop available to adults only.

When & Where: Sun., May 7. from 9 AM - 1 PM at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary. For full workshop details, visit the event page online.


Cost & Registration: $30/student. Register online.
More April Programs

You & Me: Habitat Heroes

Birds of the Swamp
at Bear Swamp Park

Pre-K Pathfinders -
Budding Birders

Bike & Boat Adventures -
Canoe on Long Pond


Party with the Frogs!

Wild in the Parks!
Outdoor Survival 101

Spring Wild Edibles at
Trexler Nature Preseve

Pre-K Pathfinders -
Forest Friends

Get Out For Wellness: Walks & Hikes

Brenner-Penfield Macungie Mt Preserve & Reimert Bird Sanctuary

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
Raymondskill Creek
D&L Trail: Weissport to Jim Thorpe
Summer Camp is Filling up FAST



Multiple Locations. 11 Weeks of Fun!

Join us at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary in Emmaus, or opt for a convenient satellite location at a park or site close to you!

Be an Early Bird &
Save 10% before May 1
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Make your gift to Wildlands Conservancy today.
Wildlands Conservancy is the premier nonprofit land trust of the Lehigh Valley and Lehigh River watershed. The mission of Wildlands Conservancy is to protect and restore critical natural areas and waterways and educate the community to create a legacy of a healthy, sustainable environment for future generations.