Monarch Tagging & Meadow Restoration Tour at Louise Moore Park

• Monarch Tagging as Citizen Science
  Under the expert guidance of our Environmental Educator, participants will learn how to carefully capture and tag monarch butterflies as they prepare for their migration to Mexico. By contributing to this important citizen science project, you’ll help track monarch populations and support international efforts to monitor their migration and survival.
  
  
• Meadow Restoration
  Led by our Senior Restoration Ecologist, participants will take part in hands-on restoration efforts to enhance vital pollinator habitats. You'll learn about the role of native meadows in supporting monarchs and other pollinators, then work alongside our experts to plant native species and remove invasive plants to improve the habitat quality for these important creatures. Planting will be tentative based on plant availability.

PreK Pathfinders is part of a monthly series designed for children ages 3-5 and their grown-ups.
This month: Stretch, flex and take a breath! It’s time for animal inspired yoga, with some of our education animal ambassadors and outdoor play. Each participant encouraged to bring a yoga mat or blanket.
Programs are free thanks to funding from Lehigh County. Space is limited, and registration is required. Please register all children and adults who plan to attend. 
Questions: Nicole Landis, NLandis@wildlandspa.org

Discover the hidden world of Pennsylvania’s most elusive mammals and take part in real conservation science. Join Wildlands Conservancy at Maple Tract Preserve as we assist with a multi-year effort to study weasels and other rarely seen small mammals using remote wildlife cameras.

During this hands-on field program, participants will help set up wildlife camera traps, learn how researchers monitor secretive species, and explore why small mammal conservation matters to healthy ecosystems. Along the way, we’ll hike through forests, wetlands, and rocky terrain while searching for signs of wildlife and discussing habitat needs and animal behavior.

Participants should be prepared to hike 1–3 miles over moderate, uneven terrain that may include rocks, roots, mud, and wet areas.

• Sturdy footwear is recommended.
• Help deploy wildlife camera traps
• Learn about active weasel research and conservation
• Explore diverse habitats at Maple Tract Preserve
• Contribute to real community science efforts

Perfect for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and aspiring citizen scientists alike.

Space is limited — reserve your spot today!

For program questions, contact Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org

Stream Team Gall 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: park in grass/gravel pull, off area along the road at 711 Gall Rd, Easton, PA 18040

This site has no formal address, please follow the map link below to locate the parking area.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/HZGPfuQp5cTiMxLY7

Volunteers will:

• Maintain tubes placed over the trees to protect them from deer
• Remove invasive vegetation
• Straighten any leaning trees and re-stake if necessary

Volunteers must:

• Be 16 years or older OR be accompanied by a parent/guardian if under 16. Volunteers under 16 will not be permitted to remain onsite without a chaperone.
• Be able to work outside for the duration of the shift, on uneven ground
• Wear safe footwear and clothing that can get dirty. Long-legged pants and boots are recommended- shorts, skirts, and open-toed, or slip-on shoes aren't suitable.

Working Conditions:

• Participants should be prepared for anticipated weather conditions. Stream Team events will run rain or shine except for severe weather conditions.
• Gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own.
• Participants should bring bug spray, sunscreen, and hats as desired to protect from the elements.
• Some locations will have restroom facilities, though others will not, so participants should plan accordingly.
• Sites may have tall vegetation and muddy conditions.
• Stinging insects may be present, please bring allergy medications if this is a concern.