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17NovFourth Fridays for Families: Terrific Turkey Trek with Pam Newitt (Nov. 17)
Join naturalist Pam Newitt for a fun-filled morning of nature exploration. Bring your budding naturalist for a close look at turkeys. These secretive birds are rarely seen but occasionally…
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18NovFourth Fridays for Families: Terrific Turkey Trek with Pam Newitt (Nov. 18)
Join volunteer naturalist Pam Newitt for a fun-filled morning about one of our country’s most iconic birds. Native to Pennsylvania, the Eastern wild turkey almost disappeared from our forests…
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18AugFrom Enthusiast to Restorationist: A Naturalist Journey with Mark Brownlee (Thursday Night Nature, August 18)
Mark will share his journey from being a homeowner interested in native plants to becoming a principal with ArcheWild, an ecological restoration firm. This journey features high aspirations and…
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13MayProtected: FULL: Nature Therapy Walk: A Shinrin-yoku Experience with Sharon Lohse (May)
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02AugFungi Friday
Spend a morning at the Preserve learning about fungi and then join us for a walk to the moss garden to explore the various species we have right here…
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24JanGetting to the Source of Our Native Plants: Does Provenance Matter? – Jan. 24 – WLS 2021
As native plants gain popularity in the horticultural trade, there are important issues and challenges that need to be considered. The potential for genetic exchange between cultivated native plants…
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15FebGreat Backyard Bird Count
This annual global four-day event engages bird watchers of all ages in counting the birds to create a real-time snapshot of where birds are across the continent. Anyone can…
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06OctGreen and Natural Burials with Ashley Oppon (Oct. 6)
Traditional burial methods and cremation contribute heavily to our carbon footprint. Educating ourselves on natural burial methods can provide ways to give back to our planet even after death….
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02JunGrowing Native Plants: Behind-the-Scenes Nursery Tour
Join Preserve Nursery Manager Jake Fitzpatrick for a walk-through of the Preserve’s growing area. Normally closed to all visitors, this is your chance to see how we grow our…
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11AugGrowing Native Plants: Behind-the-Scenes Nursery Tour
Join Preserve Nursery Manager Jake Fitzpatrick for a walk-through of the Preserve’s growing area. Normally closed to all visitors, this is your chance to see how we grow our…
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15SepGrowing Native Plants: Behind-the-Scenes Nursery Tour
Join Preserve Nursery Manager Jake Fitzpatrick for a walk-through of the Preserve’s growing area. Normally closed to all visitors, this is your chance to see how we grow our…
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13AprGrowing Native Plants: Make and Take Bog Planter
Bring a piece of the Preserve home with you! Your new bog garden will include three plants suited for boggy conditions that will thrive in your pot! Our make…