The Wildlands Conservancy has announced several upcoming events to maintain vegetative areas along streams (riparian buffers) and help ensure the survival of young, native trees in the forest buffer.

These vital areas improve water quality in local communities, reduce erosion and flooding concerns, and provide habitat for wildlife. Stream Team is a series of volunteer opportunities on Fridays through September.

There is no fee. Please contact Nic Ziegler, Events and Volunteer Coordinator, at nziegler@wildlandspa.org with the subject line: Stream Team Volunteer.

• July 21: Volunteer at Williams Street Park 8 a.m.-noon at Williams Street Park, Parking for the event is located at Ridge Street, Emmaus. For more details, visit: https://www.wildlandspa.org/event/stream-team-volunteer-at-williams-street-park/.

• July 28: Volunteer at Berger Street 8 a.m.-noon at E. Berger St., Emmaus. Parking for the event is located at East Berger Street, Emmaus. For more details, visit: https://www.wildlandspa.org/event/stream-team-volunteer-at-berger-street/.

Other events

In addition, the Wildlands Conservancy will hold several Community and Educational events.

• July 19: Wildlife Forensics Day Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Trexler Nature Preserve, 4935 Orchard Rd., Schnecksville. Learn how to focus your observation skills to be better nature stewards. Learn how to interpret clues of nature & wildlife that have passed through TNP. This program is free. Contact Denise Bauer, dbauer@wildlandspa.org or 610-965-4397 ext. 131 for questions. To register, visit https://www.wildlandspa.org/event/wildlife-forensics-day-camp-trexler-nature-preserve-7-19/.

• July 20: Paddling 101, 6-8 p.m.at Wy-Hit-Tuk Park, 510 PA-611 Williams Township, PA 18042. Get an overview and learn the basics of paddling including safety, proper equipment, and basic technique. To register, visit https://www.wildlandspa.org/event/paddling-101-wy-hit-tuk-park/.