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Sep
7
Sat
WLT Volunteer Work-day @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer with the Westmoreland Land Trust! 

The staff of the Westmoreland Land Trust invites all interested volunteers to join them for a morning of environmental restoration work at St. Xavier Nature Preserve. This morning’s work will focus on preparing the site for our fall Open House.  Please wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent.

St. Xavier Open House @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Sep 7 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join the Westmoreland Land Trust at our second Annual Open House for the new St. Xavier Nature Preserve.  Tour the grounds and the historic Civil-War era guesthouse “Bellbrook” while enjoying music, light refreshments, and family-friendly activities.

Sep
9
Mon
Green Gathering – Ecology Games & Conversation @ Schwarz Farm Future Nature & Art Park
Sep 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join the staff of the Westmoreland Land Trust for a free board game night.  Explore Schwarz Farm Future Nature and Art Park and learn how to play ecology-themed games like Wingspan, Ecologies, Mariposas, and more!

Sep
15
Sun
Guided Tour of St. Xavier Nature Preserve @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Sep 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Take a guided tour of the 248-acre St. Xavier Nature Preserve as well as Bellbrook, the former guesthouse of the Sisters of Mercy convent and St. Xavier Academy.  Tours are offered twice a month throughout the summer.

Sep
20
Fri
Westmoreland Land Trust Board of Directors Meeting @ Westmoreland Conservation District Barn
Sep 20 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Sep
25
Wed
Birding Talk on “Fall Migration” by Dr. Andy Mack @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Sep 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Calling all local birders! Ornithologist Dr. Andy Mack will present a birding talk on “Fall Migration” at the Bellbrook headquarters of the St. Xavier Nature Preserve. This evening lecture will be followed on Saturday, September 28, by a guided bird walk from 7:00 to 10:00 AM through the fields and forests of St. Xavier.  This is the third of four “Birds Across the Seasons” paired events presented by Dr. Mack.  All events are open to the public and free to attend.

Sep
28
Sat
“Fall Migration” Bird Walk @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Sep 28 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am

Following his Wednesday evening lecture, ornithologist Dr. Andy Mack will lead a “Fall Migration” guided birding walk this Saturday through the grounds of the St. Xavier Nature Preserve. The walk is free and open to the public, and all participants are welcome whether or not they attended the evening lecture.  Bring binoculars and dress for the weather.

Westmoreland Nature Explorers – Nature Night Owls @ Schwarz Farm Future Nature & Art Park
Sep 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for the finale of the Westmoreland Nature Explorers program, designed for children from 5 to 12 years old along with an accompanying adult.

We’ll celebrate the end of summer with a nighttime adventure at the Westmoreland Land Trust’s new Carl Schwarz Nature and Art Park! Take a nighttime hike, learn about bats, and examine owl pellets. We’ll sing songs around the campfire and present Westmoreland Nature Explorers certificates and awards.

Note: preregistration with Hempfield Township is required, with a fee of $15.00 per student. Registration opens on May 1st for Hempfield Township Residents and May 8th for non-residents.  Deadline is 7 days prior to each date.

Oct
5
Sat
WLT Volunteer Work-day @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer with the Westmoreland Land Trust! 

The staff of the Westmoreland Land Trust invites all interested volunteers to join them for a morning of environmental restoration work at St. Xavier Nature Preserve. This morning’s work will focus on fall clean-up of the trails and grounds.  Please wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent.

Oct
6
Sun
Guided Tour of St. Xavier Nature Preserve @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Oct 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Take a guided tour of the 248-acre St. Xavier Nature Preserve as well as Bellbrook, the former guesthouse of the Sisters of Mercy convent and St. Xavier Academy.  Tours are offered twice a month throughout the summer.

Oct
14
Mon
Green Gathering – Ecology Games & Conversation @ Schwarz Farm Future Nature & Art Park
Oct 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join the staff of the Westmoreland Land Trust for a free board game night.  Explore Schwarz Farm Future Nature and Art Park and learn how to play ecology-themed games like Wingspan, Ecologies, Mariposas, and more!

Oct
20
Sun
Guided Tour of St. Xavier Nature Preserve @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Take a guided tour of the 248-acre St. Xavier Nature Preserve as well as Bellbrook, the former guesthouse of the Sisters of Mercy convent and St. Xavier Academy.  Tours are offered twice a month throughout the summer.

Nov
15
Fri
Westmoreland Land Trust Board of Directors Meeting @ Westmoreland Conservation District Barn
Nov 15 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Dec
11
Wed
Birding Talk on “Winter Birds” by Dr. Andy Mack @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Calling all local birders! Ornithologist Dr. Andy Mack will present a birding talk on “Winter Birds” at the Bellbrook headquarters of the St. Xavier Nature Preserve. This evening lecture will be followed on Saturday, December 14, by a guided bird walk from 8:00 to 10:00 AM through the fields and forests of St. Xavier.  This is the final “Birds Across the Seasons” paired events presented by Dr. Mack.  All events are open to the public and free to attend.

Dec
14
Sat
“Winter Birds” Bird Walk @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Dec 14 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Following his Wednesday evening lecture, ornithologist Dr. Andy Mack will lead a “Winter Birds” guided birding walk this Saturday through the grounds of the St. Xavier Nature Preserve. The walk is free and open to the public, and all participants are welcome whether or not they attended the evening lecture.  Bring binoculars and dress for the weather.