Explore NATURE Out Here!

From biking, boating, and birding to bats and creatures in the creek – there’s a world of nature out here.

Appalachian Bat Count

Fri., Jul. 12, 8:30 - 9:30 P.M. | $20

Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary

Bats, both big and the endangered little brown bat, will be surveyed in the barn. Plus, make bat-inspired craft!

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Get Out for Wellness: Bike & Boat, Sand Island

Sat., Jul. 20, 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. | $20

Sand Island to Canal Park | Ages 10+

Just bring yourself! We will provide the bikes, canoes, and environmental education about the towpath's coal and canal lock history. Pedal 4 miles from Bethlehem to Allentown, and paddle back going with the flow down the Lehigh River.

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Firefly Fiesta

Sat., Jul. 13, 8 - 9 P.M. | $17

Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary

Catch and release PA's state insect, learn what makes them glow, and make a firefly-inspired craft.

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Bird Walk and Avian Research at Tott's Gap

Sat., Jul. 27, 9 - 11 A.M. | FREE

Tott's Gap in Bangor, PA | Ages 8+

Join us for a bird banding demonstration, Osprey nest viewing, and a discussion about how grasslands support declining bird species like American Kestrel, Bobolink, and Eastern Meadowlark.

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Stream Team

Fridays, May 31 - Sept. 27, 8 - 11 A.M.

Various locations



Volunteer to maintain vegetative, streamside areas for clean water, habitat, and native plants.

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More Programs

PreK Pathfinders

Creek Explorers at Wayne Grube Park

Thu., Jul. 25, 10 - 11 A.M. | FREE

Wayne Grube Park

Canoe Paddle Minsi Lake

Sat., Jul. 13 & 27, 10 A.M. - 12 P.M. | FREE

Minsi Lake, Bangor



Enjoy a guided canoe tour of Minsi Lake. All equipment provided

Register for Jul. 13 and/or Jul. 27!

Get Out for Wellness

FREE, guided hikes

Glen Park Trailhead |Stroudsburg, PA

Sun., Jul. 7, 1 - 3 P.M.

Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary | Easton, PA

Sat., Jul. 13, 10 A.M. - 12 P.M.