First Warm Rainy Night, 2022: Flash Mob Herpabout
Join us for an evening (after sunset) of frog and salamander stalking, led by Jim Wilson and Brad Kunsman around the Minsi Lake/Bear Swamp area. We will visit vernal pools, watch salamanders on the move, and learn about the lives and habitats of our local amphibian friends. Send us an email with the subject ‘Herpabout’…
March 23rd, Tap Talk Snow No! Snow Pollution in Our Watersheds
Join us at Lost Tavern Brewing at 6:00 pm to discuss snow and snow melt as a source of pollution during Tap Talks: Snow No! Snow Pollution in Our Watersheds. Falling and fallen snow can pick up pollutants from the air, and as it melts in the spring it can pick up ground contaminants as well,…
March 25th Pickup, Floral Pussy Willow Fundraiser
The Watershed Coalition of the Lehigh Valley is hosting an ornamental pussy willow fundraiser. The willows are propagated in a multi-functional riparian buffer where they help stabilize stream banks and filter runoff. All the proceeds from this fundraiser will be reinvested in green infrastructure projects. A variety of willow branches are being sold in bundles…
May 5th, Tap Talk Aquatic Invasive Species Location TBD
CHECK BACK FOR LOCATION AND REGISTRATION LINK Learn from the Pennsylvania Sea Grant staff about invasive plants and animals in our streams, lakes, ponds and rivers. Aquatic invasive species are species found outside their natural geographic range that cause ecological or economic harm, or harm to human health. Aquatic invasive species (AIS) can be spread…
May 21st, 2022, Rescuing the Future by Saving the Past – Preserving Plant Genetics
Learn about agroforestry and the preservation of legacy fruit and nut varieties. Agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees and shrubs with crop and animal production to create environmental, economic and social improvements. The USDA has developed a 5 year Strategic Framework …”To advance agroforestry knowledge, tools and assistance to the benefit of landowners communities…