Beach Lake, PA — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy announces community programs and workshops hosted in April 2025 at the Van Scott Nature Reserve at 571 Perkins Pond Rd, Beach Lake, PA. Events require advance registration. For program details and to register, please visit www.DelawareHighlands.org/events or call Education and Volunteer Coordinator Rachel Morrow at 570-226-3164 ext. 2.

Saturday, April 12 – 9am-11am – Spring Birding Walk

Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for a morning walk at the Van Scott Nature Reserve to look for birds in our meadows, forest, and along our ponds. Please be prepared to walk on sloped terrain, and wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that are comfortable for the weather. Binoculars recommended. Fee is $5 for Conservancy members and $10 for non-members; kids under 12 are free. Advance registration is requested. Appropriate for all ages.

Saturday, April 19 – 1pm-3pm – Rain to Drain

Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for a workshop to explore the importance of water conservation and the role stormwater plays in it. We’ll dive into the water cycle and examine how stormwater fits into the process. Additionally, we’ll discuss where stormwater flows and why it’s crucial to understand its path and impact. Fee is $5 for Conservancy members and $10 for non-members; kids under 12 are free. Advance registration is requested. This program is best suited for older children and adults.

Tuesday, April 22 – 10am-3pm – Earth Day Scavenger Hunt

Celebrate Earth Day by heading outdoors for a Scavenger Hunt at the Van Scott Nature Reserve! Stop by anytime between 10am and 3pm to pick up your scavenger hunt booklet. Once you’ve completed the hunt, return to the office to claim a small prize! Please be prepared to walk on sloped terrain, wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that are comfortable for the weather.

April 23, May 1, or May 9 – 1pm-5pm – Spring Monitoring Volunteer Training

Join our Stewardship Staff for an informative Monitoring Volunteer Training at the Van Scott Nature Reserve and learn how you can participate in annual visits to conserved properties throughout the region. Trainings will be offered on April 23, May 1, or May 9. Advance registration is requested. Be prepared to walk at least two miles on sloped terrain each day. Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather. Light refreshments will be provided. Please pack a reusable water bottle.

Friday, April 25 – 3pm-4pm – Boundin’ Furbearers

Ever wonder about the difference between a red fox and a grey fox? Did you know that grey fox are the only member of the canine family that can climb trees? Do opossums really play dead? What is a fisher? Join us to learn about many of the various furry animals that live in the woods around us! Space is limited and prior registration is requested. Event fee is $5 for Conservancy members or $10 for non-members; kids under 12 are free. This program is intended for all ages.

Tuesday, April 29 – 12pm-1pm – Mystery Zoom

It’s a mystery! Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy on the last Tuesday of every month through October for a fun and exciting Mystery Zoom. Engage with us each week on social media to try and guess the theme based on clues and questions we share. Each Zoom will cover a different topic, so stay tuned until the end of the month to see if your guess was right! And if the topic sparks your interest, stick around and learn something new with us! Zoom meeting details will be emailed to you after registration.

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s mission is to conserve the forests, farmland, clean waters, and wildlife habitat of the Upper Delaware River region for present and future generations and to foster environmental stewardship through community engagement. For more information, call 570-226-3164/845-583-1010 or visit www.DelawareHighlands.org.