virtual events

Did you know there are more than 15 different species of fireflies in Pennsylvania? Learn how to tell species apart by just their lights.  Some of the most magical insects on Earth are explored in this workshop, led by our partner Julie Travaglini of Allegheny Land Trust.    Grab a drink, get cozy, charge your laptop (or smartphone), and join the program via Zoom.    Connect and explore with Natural Lands. This is our online program allowing you to learn more about identifying different species of fireflies; join us for firefly fun in the field at the Fluorescent Firefly Frolic on Friday,

Join us this June for a special Pride Month webinar exploring the vibrant diversity of the natural world. In this one-hour virtual event, we’ll journey through spring ephemeral flowers, fungi, insects, and more—uncovering surprising parallels between nature’s fluidity and human expressions of identity.  Nature is full of species with a wide variety of sexualities, genders, and family relationships. In this webinar, learn about such species that occur in North America, including oaks, mushrooms, flowers, deer, eagles, and more. In addition to our focus on the natural world, we’ll also discuss ways to ensure that there is space for everyone in

Want to learn how we’re improving water quality and restoring ecosystems?  Join Preserve Manager Mike Coll for an exciting webinar on the innovative deer enclosure fence at Hildacy Preserve and how it’s enhancing the water quality of Crum Creek, a vital source of drinking water. Thanks to funding from AQUA, this project focuses on revitalizing the floodplain to improve the health of our water resources.  Discover how this initiative is creating a lush, native planting area that slows and absorbs water runoff, reducing harmful erosion and sedimentation. The exclosure fence also helps improve water quality by allowing native leaves to