March 2024
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23mar9:00 AM11:30 AMCommunity Science: Phenology at Mill Creek FallsMill Creek Falls Nature Preserve
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Join Lancaster Conservancy citizen scientists as they survey an oak-hickory forest for spring emergence of plants and animal activity. Learn how the science of phenology helps track important biological responses
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Join Lancaster Conservancy citizen scientists as they survey an oak-hickory forest for spring emergence of plants and animal activity. Learn how the science of phenology helps track important biological responses to increasing temperature and longer daylight hours over time. And learn how you can become part of this national USGS phenology project to collect and analyze data that helps restore and manage critical ecosystems for biodiversity and resilience.
What to Expect: The hike will follow an approximately 1-mile universally accessible trail. This event is for ages 12 and up. Participants must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. There is a port-a-john at this preserve.
What to Bring: Bring binoculars if you have them and a notebook or your phone for notetaking. Dress for the weather and be prepared for possible cold temperatures and wind in a ridgetop forest.
Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket, refund requests must be made at least 48 hours before the event.
Cancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine, with cancellation a day in advance for severe weather. If the Conservancy reschedules the event, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event, attendees will be notified via email and refunded.
Cover photo by Jenn Teson
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location
Mill Creek Falls Nature Preserve
299 East Telegraph Road
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We will meet at the intersection of Chimney Rock Road and Furnace Road and enjoy the springtime ecology of the fields and forests as we hike our way to Buzzards
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We will meet at the intersection of Chimney Rock Road and Furnace Road and enjoy the springtime ecology of the fields and forests as we hike our way to Buzzards Roost where we will explore the geology of this incredible overlook. From there, we will descend to the dramatic cliffs that define Buzzards Roost and discuss the importance of cliffs and rock outcrops as climate resilient biodiversity reserves. We will complete the loop by hiking along Wildcat Run.
What to Expect: This is a moderate difficulty, 3 mile hike with some steep climbs on a rocky trail. This hike is recommended for ages 10 and up (any participant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult). There are no restrooms available on site.
What to Bring: Participants should dress for the weather and bring drinking water.
Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket, refund requests must be made at least 48 hours before the event.
Cancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded.
Photo: Simone Collins
Time
(Monday) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Hellam Hills Nature Preserve
April 2024
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06apr7:00 PM9:00 PMPartners in Conservation Series: Wolf Sanctuary of PAClimbers Run Nature Center
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The Wolf Sanctuary of PA presents this wonderful family program on the work and mission of the sanctuary (located right here in Lancaster County!) to house
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The Wolf Sanctuary of PA presents this wonderful family program on the work and mission of the sanctuary (located right here in Lancaster County!) to house and care for gray wolves. Learn about this fascinating and critically important keystone canine species once found across pre-colonial Pennsylvania. Why were wolves eliminated in the Commonwealth? What dangerous myths can we help dispel to change minds and perspectives about the role of wolves in creating healthy ecosystems? Learn how the Wolf Sanctuary of PA serves as a key advocate for wolf conservation and what we can do to help them in their mission!
What to Bring: Dress for the weather if you plan to join us for a campfire out back after the presentation. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes or boots to take an optional night hike with a ranger!
What to Expect: Families welcome! Participants must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. Restroom facilities available on-site.
Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket, refund requests must be made at least 48 hours before the event.
Cancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded.
Photo courtesy of the Wolf Sanctuary of PA
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location
Climbers Run Nature Center
226 Frogtown Road
07apr1:00 PM3:00 PMSpring Wildflower Hikes at Shenks FerryShenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve
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Explore Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve, a world-renowned site for spring ephemeral wildflowers, on this interpretive hike. Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve is a world-renowned site for spring ephemeral wildflowers. The preserve contains
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Explore Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve, a world-renowned site for spring ephemeral wildflowers, on this interpretive hike.
Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve is a world-renowned site for spring ephemeral wildflowers. The preserve contains 70 species of wildflower, many of which bloom in early spring before the forest canopy leafs out as part of their strategy to capitalize on sunlight availability. They do all of their growing and reproduction during the time when sunlight reaches the forest floor. This hike will explore the incredible beauty of Shenks Ferry. Participants will learn to identify common spring ephemeral wildflowers and explore their fascinating ecology.
What to Expect: This will be a 1.5 mile out and back hike on a gravel and dirt trail. The trail surface is mostly smooth, but there are a few short rocky sections. There is a slight incline with an estimated 100 foot rise in elevation. This event is for ages 8 and up. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Restroom is available on site.
What to Bring: Participants should dress for the weather, wear comfortable footwear and bring drinking water.
Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket, refund requests must be made at least 48 hours before the event.
Cancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded.
Photo: Avery Van Etten
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
12apr1:00 PM3:00 PMSpring Wildflower Hikes at Shenks FerryShenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve
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Explore Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve, a world-renowned site for spring ephemeral wildflowers, on this interpretive hike. Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve is a world-renowned site for spring ephemeral wildflowers. The preserve contains
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Explore Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve, a world-renowned site for spring ephemeral wildflowers, on this interpretive hike.
Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve is a world-renowned site for spring ephemeral wildflowers. The preserve contains 70 species of wildflower, many of which bloom in early spring before the forest canopy leafs out as part of their strategy to capitalize on sunlight availability. They do all of their growing and reproduction during the time when sunlight reaches the forest floor. This hike will explore the incredible beauty of Shenks Ferry. Participants will learn to identify common spring ephemeral wildflowers and explore their fascinating ecology.
What to Expect: This will be a 1.5 mile out and back hike on a gravel and dirt trail. The trail surface is mostly smooth, but there are a few short rocky sections. There is a slight incline with an estimated 100 foot rise in elevation. This event is for ages 8 and up. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Restroom is available on site.
What to Bring: Participants should dress for the weather, wear comfortable footwear and bring drinking water.
Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket, refund requests must be made at least 48 hours before the event.
Cancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded.
Photo: Avery Van Etten
Time
(Friday) 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
13apr9:00 AM11:00 AMSpring Wildflower Hikes at Shenks FerryShenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve
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Explore Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve, a world-renowned site for spring ephemeral wildflowers, on this interpretive hike. Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve is a world-renowned site for spring ephemeral wildflowers. The preserve contains
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Explore Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve, a world-renowned site for spring ephemeral wildflowers, on this interpretive hike.
Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve is a world-renowned site for spring ephemeral wildflowers. The preserve contains 70 species of wildflower, many of which bloom in early spring before the forest canopy leafs out as part of their strategy to capitalize on sunlight availability. They do all of their growing and reproduction during the time when sunlight reaches the forest floor. This hike will explore the incredible beauty of Shenks Ferry. Participants will learn to identify common spring ephemeral wildflowers and explore their fascinating ecology.
What to Expect: This will be a 1.5 mile out and back hike on a gravel and dirt trail. The trail surface is mostly smooth, but there are a few short rocky sections. There is a slight incline with an estimated 100 foot rise in elevation. This event is for ages 8 and up. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Restroom is available on site.
What to Bring: Participants should dress for the weather, wear comfortable footwear and bring drinking water.
Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket, refund requests must be made at least 48 hours before the event.
Cancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded.
Photo: Avery Van Etten
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
14apr1:00 PM3:00 PMConservancy Explorers Club: Climbers Run Nature CenterClimbers Run Nature Center
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Students will explore the life in the stream, pond, forest, and meadows at Climbers Run Nature Center. Get wet and woodsy as you explore the preserve from top to bottom,
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Students will explore the life in the stream, pond, forest, and meadows at Climbers Run Nature Center. Get wet and woodsy as you explore the preserve from top to bottom, water to sky overhead. Learn how biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) things form ecological communities and what we can do to protect them.
What to Expect: This will be an easy short hike on a flat trail with lots of stops to marvel at nature through magnifying lenses. Students in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to attend and must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years old. Tickets are $5 per child, parents/guardians attend free. Restroom facilities are available on-site.
What to Bring: Bring waterproof boots or shoes that can get wet and muddy.
Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket, refund requests must be made at least 48 hours before the event.
Cancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine, with severe weather cancellation a day in advance in March or at the time of the event in April and May. If the Conservancy reschedules the event, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event, attendees will be notified via email and refunded.
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Climbers Run Nature Center
226 Frogtown Road
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Join us as we work to restore forest and grassland habitat. Work involves using hand tools to remove invasive shrubs like multiflora rose and bush honeysuckle, or hand pulling invasive
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Join us as we work to restore forest and grassland habitat. Work involves using hand tools to remove invasive shrubs like multiflora rose and bush honeysuckle, or hand pulling invasive vines and herbaceous plants.
What to Expect: All tools and work gloves will be provided. This event is for ages 12 and up, and all participants must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. There are no restroom facilities available at this site.
What to Bring: Wear clothes that can get dirty and possibly torn. Dress for the weather and bring drinking water.
Cancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event.
Photo Credit: Hylon Plumb
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Wizard Ranch Nature Preserve
Accomac Road
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Join us as we work to restore forest and grassland habitat. Work involves using hand tools to remove invasive shrubs like multiflora rose and bush honeysuckle or hand pulling invasive
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Join us as we work to restore forest and grassland habitat. Work involves using hand tools to remove invasive shrubs like multiflora rose and bush honeysuckle or hand pulling invasive vines and herbaceous plants.
What to Expect: This event is for ages 12 and up. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Restroom facilities are available on-site.
What to Bring: All tools and work gloves are provided. Wear clothes that can get dirty and possibly torn. Dress for the weather and bring drinking water.
Cancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine, with cancellation a day in advance for severe weather.
Photo: Avery Van Etten
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Climbers Run Nature Center
226 Frogtown Road
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We are excited to bring you this unique experience, as we explore the intersection of science and art through the world of insects! We will go on an interpretive hike
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We are excited to bring you this unique experience, as we explore the intersection of science and art through the world of insects! We will go on an interpretive hike to learn about the spring insects at Climbers Run, interact with insect ambassadors at the center, and have the chance to meet the cast and characters of LOVEBUG and see excerpts from the show (learn more about the show here: https://frwrddance.com/)
Attendees will join an ensemble of professional dancers as they creep, crawl, weave, fly, spin, sting, and hatch a captivating cast of creatures to life! Written and directed by Lauren Tait, LOVEBUG transports viewers into the intriguing world of bugs conveyed through dance. Intricate movement, elaborate costumes and playful poetry combine to create an evocative and visually compelling experience, all with the aim to spark wonder and discovery in kids-at-heart of all ages.
Performances from LOVEBUG, an interpretive hike that explores insects at Climbers Run and interacting with our insect ambassadors will make a perfect night of dance, discovery and exploration!
About Lauren: Choreographer and FRWRD Dance Co Director Lauren Tait has 20 years of experience in the dance industry with a career that spans dance education, performance, non-profit administration, and advocacy. The former Executive Director of Baltimore non-profit Kinetics Dance Theatre and Artistic Director of its resident professional company, as well as adjunct professor of dance at Howard Community College, Lauren has taught and presented choreography throughout the east coast. New to PA, in addition to running FRWRD she sits on the Board at Maryland Dance Education Association and Kinetics Dance Theatre. Lauren is a graduate of Baltimore’s Carver Center for the Arts and holds her bachelor’s in Visual and Performing Arts/Dance and Psychology with a concentration in development as well as a minor in writing, from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where she attended as a Linehan Artist Scholar.
What to Expect: Restrooms available on site. Recommended for all ages.
What to Bring: Wear seasonally appropriate clothes & shoes for the hike. Bring water.
Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket, refund requests must be made at least 48 hours before the event.
Cancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded.
Photo Credit: Chad Harnish
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Climbers Run Nature Center
226 Frogtown Road