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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.
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. Please wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
Due to the heavy rains forecasted for the area this weekend we have decided to cancel the scheduled work day and rain date. Keep an eye here and on the Facebook page for updates.
Thank you!
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. Please wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
Introducing the Westmoreland Land Trust’s Family Fun Day! Join us for some family fun while exploring nature with lawn games, a scavenger hunt for kids, and crafts for all ages! You can also explore the area with a family-friendly self-guided hike! This event will be on Sunday, April 13th, from 1-3pm at the St. Xavier Nature Preserve on 106 Saint Xavier’s Rd, Latrobe, PA 15650. It will be a fun experience for the whole family! Check out the Westmoreland Land Trust Facebook page or westmoreland-landtrust.org/ for more information! We can’t wait to see you there!
Join WLT’s AmeriCorps Service Member Dominic Demangone for a morning tour of St. Xavier Nature Preserve in Latrobe, the former site of Saint Xavier Academy run by the Sisters of Mercy. This guided walk will also include the interior of Bellbrook, the academy’s Civil-War era guest house. The walk will be slow-paced, but will involve some gentle slopes and uneven walkways. Please wear good walking shoes.
Join us for World Migratory Bird Day at St. Xavier Nature Preserve. The century-old trees of the Grove are a good place to see many of our native birds as well as the occasional spring migrant. This guided walk will be slow-paced and level, and birders of all abilities are welcome to join us. Please bring your own binoculars and dress for the weather.
Join WLT’s AmeriCorps Service Member Monica Rebar for a morning walk through St. Xavier Nature Preserve in Latrobe. This historic site contains several examples of wild plants that can be safely foraged for food. This guided walk will be slow-paced, but will involve some gentle slopes and uneven walkways. Please wear good walking shoes and sunscreen.
Join WLT’s AmeriCorps Service Member Dominic Demangone for an afternoon tour of St. Xavier Nature Preserve in Latrobe, the former site of Saint Xavier Academy run by the Sisters of Mercy. This guided walk will also include the interior of Bellbrook, the academy’s Civil-War era guest house. The walk will be slow-paced, but will involve some gentle slopes and uneven walkways. Please wear good walking shoes.
We will be taking a fun family adventure diving into the diverse world of the forests and streams of Westmoreland County.
We will be taking a fun family adventure diving into the diverse world of the forests and streams of Westmoreland County.
We will be taking a fun family adventure diving into the diverse world of the forests and streams of Westmoreland County.
We will be taking a fun family adventure diving into the diverse world of the forests and streams of Westmoreland County.