Wildlands Conservancy lists February nature activities
The Wildlands Conservancy, Lehigh County, has announced its calendar of events for February:
• Feb. 1 — Flying Squirrels at Thomas Darling Preserve — 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Thomas Darling Preserve, Route 940 Entrance, 606 Route 940, Pocono Lake. The conservancy has flying squirrel nest boxes throughout this 1,300-acre preserve.
Visitors can explore this unique habitat and check the nest boxes for flying squirrels.
For information, contact Haley D’Agostino at HDAgostino@wildlandspa.org. There is a fee. Interested people can register online at https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/195.
• Feb. 8 — Winter Wildlife Meet and Greet — 10 a.m. to noon at Trexler Nature Preserve, Environmental Education Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville.
Guests are welcome to join in for a look into wildlife during the winter, and to meet the animal ambassadors before heading outdoors to look for evidence of life. In the case of snow, snowshoes will be available for use during the short walk. For information, contact Arianna Kohler, AKohler@wildlandspa.org. The event is free. Interested people can register online at https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/194.
• Feb. 11 — Pre-K Pathfinders: Happy Camper, Trexler Nature Preserve — 10 to 11 a.m. at Trexler Environmental Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville. PreK Pathfinders is a series of programs for 3 to 5-year-olds and their grown-ups who can join in the indoor base camp experience, complete with stories, songs, hot chocolate and live animals.
Teams will venture outside for a campground scavenger hunt. For information, contact Arianna Kohler, AKohler@wildlandspa.org. The program is free. Interested people can register online at https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/193.
• Feb. 14 — Snowshoe with Your Sweetheart at DRPWS — 6 to 8 p.m. at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus. Guests are invited to join in as an environmental educator will lead the group on a leisurely snowshoe trek, sharing insights about local wildlife, winter ecosystems, and the natural history of the area. Snowshoes are provided, and no prior experience is necessary.
The visitors will end their journey with a warm drink and a sweet treat. The program is “best for 6 and up.” For information, contact Haley D’Agostino at HDAgosti-no@wildlandspa.org. There is a fee per person. Preregister online at https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/208.
• Feb. 16 — Snowshoe with Your Sweetheart at Louise Moore Park — 1 to 3 p.m. at Louise Moore Park, 151 Country Club Road, Easton.
Participants can enjoy the beauty of winter as they stroll through the trails of the park, guided by our expert educators. Along the way, they will learn about the conservancy’s conservation efforts to preserve this natural space.
The event is appropriate for all ages. For information, contact Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. The event is free. Interested people can register online at https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/196.