Join AAron Capouellez of PA Woods and Forests for a twilight frog walk at the Otto and Magdalene Ackermann Nature Preserve in North Huntingdon Township.  The vegetated floodplain of this preserve is home to many native amphibians, and spring is when you can hear them best.  This guided walk will be slow-paced, but will involve clambering down some steep sections of trail. Please wear sturdy waterproof shoes and bring a flashlight or headlamp.

Join AAron Capouellez of PA Woods and Forests for a twilight frog walk at the St. Xavier Nature Preserve in Latrobe.  The wetlands and riparian slopes of Monastery Run in this preserve host many native amphibians, and spring is when you can hear them best.  This guided walk will be slow-paced, but will involve walking through some wet areas. Please wear sturdy waterproof shoes and bring a flashlight or headlamp.

Calling all local birders! Ornithologist Dr. Andy Mack will present a birding talk on “Breeding Birds” at the Bellbrook headquarters of the St. Xavier Nature Preserve. This evening lecture will be followed on Saturday, June 15, by a guided bird walk from 7:00 to 10:00 AM through the fields and forests of St. Xavier.  This is the second of four “Birds Across the Seasons” paired events presented by Dr. Mack.  All events are open to the public and free to attend.

Following his Wednesday evening lecture, ornithologist Dr. Andy Mack will lead a “Breeding 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.

Due to the current weather forecast of a 75% chance of thunderstorms on Saturday night, we have postponed our firefly walk to tomorrow (Sunday, June 30) at the same time.

Join us for a magical evening of firefly watching at the St. Xavier Nature Preserve in Latrobe. Learn about firefly life cycles and how to identify our Pennsylvania native species by their flash patterns, then take an evening nature hike to see how many you can count. The walk is free and open to the public. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. Any cancellations due to weather will be announced on the Westmoreland Land Trust website and Facebook page.

Join WLT’s AmeriCorps Service Member Sarah Poklembo for a morning walk through St. Xavier Nature Preserve in Latrobe.  The grove still contains many historic trees that were planted for the former St. Xavier Academy, while other historic trees can be viewed along the path to St. Xavier Cemetery. This guided walk will be slow-paced, but will involve some gentle slopes and uneven walkways. Please wear good walking shoes and sunscreen.

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.

The public is invited to contribute their ideas and comments as part of the master planning process for the new St. Xavier Nature Preserve in Latrobe.  The meeting will be held at Bellbrook, the Nature Preserve headquarters. All are welcome.

Join the Westmoreland Land Trust for an evening nature walk at the Otto and Magdalene Ackermann Nature Preserve in North Huntingdon Township.  We will be looking for native pawpaw trees and also enjoying late summer butterflies at this peaceful nature preserve.  This guided walk will be slow-paced, but will involve clambering down some steep sections of trail. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.