Name: Wildlands PreK Pathfinders: Into the Creek at Trexler Nature Preserve @ The Ford
Start: 2026-07-07T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Trexler Nature Preserve at the Ford, 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078

Trexler Nature Preserve at the Ford, 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078

Tuesday, July 7, 2026              10:00AM - 11:00AM EDT Wildlands Conservancy's PreK Pathfinders is part of a monthly series designed for children ages 3-5 and their grown-ups. 
This month: Discover the world below the Jordan Creek. Collect and observe the small aquatic species that call the water home. Come dressed to enter the creek. Closed-toed shoes are required for entry. PFDs will be provided, but you can bring your own if preferred. 
Programs are free thanks to funding from Lehigh County. Space is limited, and online registration is required. Please only register children for each adult-child team. 
 
Directions:  Meet at the Ford: Follow signs past the Lehigh Valley Zoo to the parking lot across the Jordan Creek. 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078 
 
Registration is required at: <a href="https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/449" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/449</a>

Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis, <a href="mailto:NLandis@wildlandspa.org">NLandis@wildlandspa.org</a>

Local Event: Wildlands PreK Pathfinders: Into the Creek at Trexler Nature Preserve @ The Ford

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026              10:00AM - 11:00AM EDT Wildlands Conservancy's PreK Pathfinders is part of a monthly series...

Wildlands PreK Pathfinders: Into the Creek at Trexler Nature Preserve @ The Ford

Kolapechka Park - Parking in lot at 4158 Coffeetown Rd, Allentown, PA 18104

Stream Team 2026: Kolapechka Park &amp; Jordan Creek Farm If you’re ready to go with the flow, join us as we 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. Park: in lot at 4158 Coffeetown Rd, Allentown, PA 18104 This site has no formal address, please follow the map link below to locate the parking area.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/z3Kk1DzVjgPQYeRv8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/maps/z3Kk1DzVjgPQYeRv8</a>
If time permits, second site at Jordan Creek Farm (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/cUEimLetjUVees8r6" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/maps/cUEimLetjUVees8r6</a>)Questions? Contact Jake Metzger - <a href="mailto:jmetzger@wildlandspa.org">jmetzger@wildlandspa.org</a>, using subject line: “Stream Team Volunteers”.

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Louise Moore Park, 151 Country Club Road, Easton, PA 18045

Sunday, July 12, 2026&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10:00AM - 12:00PM EDTCelebrate Northampton County's Wildflower Week with an unforgettable, family‑friendly wildlife experience focused on pollinators, wildflowers, and the ecosystems that support them!
Join Wildlands Conservancy for an engaging Wildlife Meet and Greet designed for nature lovers of all ages. The program begins with an interactive presentation featuring Wildlands’ fascinating wildlife ambassadors. Participants will learn how these animals, and pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds, play vital roles in supporting wildflowers and healthy local ecosystems.
After the presentation, enjoy a guided hike through Louise Moore Park, where we’ll explore native wildflowers, observe pollinator habitats, and look for wildlife in their natural environment while discussing conservation efforts and seasonal blooms.
Important Information:
·Space is limited; registration is required
·Restrooms are available on-site
·Please leave pets at home; dogs are not permitted
·Your registration matters! If your plans change and you can’t attend, please let us know so we can offer the spot to someone else
·This program is offered free of charge, thanks to funding from Northampton County.
For questions, please contact:&nbsp; Nicole Landis – <a href="mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org">Nlandis@wildlandspa.org</a>
Don’t miss this special opportunity to celebrate Wildflower Week, connect with nature, and learn how pollinators and wildlife help our landscapes thrive! 
Event is free; please register online at: <a href="https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/447" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/447</a>.

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Sunday, July 12, 2026          10:00AM - 12:00PM EDTCelebrate Northampton County's Wildflower Week with an unforgettable,...

Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049

June 8 through August 21 
K-2, 3-5, &amp; 6+: Monday-Friday, 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.
PreK: Monday-Friday, 9 A.M. – 12 P.M.
Wildlands Conservancy’s Summer Camp offers summer fun at our Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary in Emmaus, PA. Located in the Lehigh Valley, Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary is generally a convenient 10-15 minutes from Allentown and Macungie, 25 minutes from Bethlehem, as well as 30 minutes from Easton.
Choose among 11 weeks of summer fun, from June 8 through August 21. This 77.5-acre nature preserve is the Lehigh Valley's nature oasis and your classroom, along the Little Lehigh Creek, with special guests including Allentown Symphony, Elmwood Park Zoo, Joshua Tree, PA Fish &amp; Boat Commission and more!
Register before April 1 for a 10% Discount! Register online at: <a href="https://www.wildlandspa.org/camp/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.wildlandspa.org/camp/</a>. 
Questions? Contact Arianna Kohler, Environmental Education Manager: <a href="mailto:akohler@wildlandspa.org">akohler@wildlandspa.org</a>.

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K-2, 3-5, & 6+: Monday-Friday, 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10:00AM - 12:00PM EDTDiscover the beauty of the natural world through art while learning how to protect it. Nature Sketching &amp; Conservation invites participants of all skill levels to slow down, observe, and connect with the park’s unique plants, animals, and landscapes. 
Throughout this program you’ll learn simple sketching techniques and tips for capturing nature’s details in your own style. Sketch paper and pens are provided, so all you need to bring is your curiosity.Throughout the session, educators will highlight the park’s ongoing conservation efforts, from habitat restoration and wildlife protection to everyday actions visitors can take to support a healthy ecosystem. Each experience blends creativity with environmental education, helping participants see the park not just as a beautiful place to explore, but as a living system worth protecting.Join us for a relaxing and inspiring session that deepens both your artistic skills and your understanding of conservation.Your registration matters! If your plans change and you can’t make it, please let us know—we’d love to share this special experience with someone else excited to join the adventure.&nbsp; All ages welcome!
This program is offered free of charge, thanks to funding from Northampton County.&nbsp;&nbsp;Don’t miss this chance to connect with wildlife and nature! 
Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis at <a href="mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org">Nlandis@wildlandspa.org</a>.Program is free; please register online at <a href="https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/448" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/448</a>.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026           10:00AM - 12:00PM EDTDiscover the beauty of the natural world through art while learning how...

Lehigh Parkway - Park: in lot at 1628 Park Dr, Allentown, PA 18103

Stream Team 2026: Lehigh Parkway
If you’re ready to go with the flow, join us as we 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.
Park: in lot at 1628 Park Dr, Allentown, PA 18103
This site has no formal address, please follow the map link below to locate the parking area.&nbsp;<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/6SBEEFpjo3dXvdky6" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://maps.app.goo.gl/6SBEEFpjo3dXvdky6</a>Questions? Contact Jake Metzger - <a href="mailto:jmetzger@wildlandspa.org">jmetzger@wildlandspa.org</a>, using subject line: “Stream Team Volunteers”.

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Stream Team 2026: Lehigh Parkway

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Trexler Nature Preserve, Environmental Education Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078

Saturday, July 18, 2026&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;10:00AM - 12:00PM EDTJoin Wildlands Conservancy for this PA Native Plant Discovery Walk, an engaging guided program focused on the plants that make Pennsylvania’s ecosystems unique. Participants will learn to identify key native species found throughout the preserve and discover how these plants support wildlife, pollinators, and overall habitat health.

Educators will also introduce several invasive species commonly found in the region and explain how they impact local biodiversity. You’ll learn about the preserve’s ongoing conservation efforts, including invasive removal projects and native habitat restoration work happening on the property.
This program offers a great opportunity to explore the landscape, sharpen your plant‑ID skills, and learn simple ways you can support native plants at home and in your community. Best for adults and children 12 and older. This program is offered free of charge thanks to funding from Lehigh County.

Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis, <a href="mailto:Nlandis@wildlandspa.org">Nlandis@wildlandspa.org</a>.Event is free; please register at: <a href="https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/451" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/451</a>.

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Saturday, July 18, 2026                  10:00AM - 12:00PM EDTJoin Wildlands Conservancy for this PA Native Plant Discovery...

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Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132

The annual Purcellville Wine and Food Festival returns on Saturday, July 18, in Dillon’s Woods at the historic Fireman’s Field Complex (250 S. Nursery Avenue, Purcellville). The festival will take place from 2 to 8 p.m., inviting guests to gather with family and friends for an afternoon and evening of local wine, beer, food, live music, art, and more.
This year’s event will showcase 40 vendors, including wineries, breweries, food and snack vendors, and local exhibitors. Enjoy live music performances by the Rick Reaves Band, The Darby Brothers, and the Franklin Park Big Band. The “Arts in the Garden” section, hosted by the Purcellville Arts Council, will highlight local artists who will create works of art live on-site. Additional activities include face painting and a photo stand-in booth. 
Early bird ticket pricing is available through 5 p.m. on July 17: 
• Early bird admission (ages 17 and over): $5 (+ tax) 
• Early bird drink tickets (6 oz wine or 12 oz beer): $8.50 (+ tax) 
• Early bird drink ticket package: 4 tickets for $32 (+ tax) 
• Early bird bottle of wine purchase: $35 (+ tax), available from participating wineries (bottles must be consumed on-site)
A souvenir glass will be provided with the purchase of the first drink ticket. Save time and money by purchasing your tickets in advance. 
The popular VIP experience returns for $275 (+ tax) and includes admission for six, a reserved table for six, three bottles of local wine, six souvenir glasses, six drink tickets, early entry to the festival, special commemorative gifts, and a selection of sweets and savories for the table. 
Tickets and VIP tables are available for purchase at <a href="https://www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com</a>. Guests are encouraged to make a weekend of it and explore local lodging and attractions. Check the Accommodations page of the festival website, as well as the Visit Loudoun website, for more information.
 The Purcellville Wine and Food Festival is hosted by Purcellville Parks and Recreation and Loudoun Brewing Company, with support from Visit Loudoun, Renewal by Andersen, Harris Teeter, Prince William Home Improvement, truHealthNow, Valley Energy, Loudoun Brewing Company, Bush Tabernacle, MotoMember, and OHM Productions. Sponsorship opportunities remain available. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com</a>

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