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Jan
17
Fri
Board of Directors Organizational Meeting @ Westmoreland Conservation District Barn
Jan 17 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Meeting to be conducted by Zoom/Phone Videoconference (The public is welcome & invited;  please email [email protected] or call 724 325-3031 to participate.)

2025_01_17_WLT Board Meeting Agenda

Feb
15
Sat
Seton Hill Day of Service at St. Xavier Nature Preserve @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Feb 15 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Mar
16
Sun
Nature Journaling @ Twin Lakes Meadow
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Join Master Naturalist Paula Purnell, WLT’s Coordinator of Education Programs, for eight sessions of natural journaling — writing one’s observations of nature — to chronicle the seasonal changes from March through June at the meadow at Twin Lakes Park east of Greensburg.

Twin Lakes Meadow is a 17-acre native meadow whose gently rolling fields blossom with colorful wildflowers from spring to fall.  Created as a pilot for the establishment of future meadows to enrich habitat for pollinator species and other wildlife, the meadow is a wonderful place to look for birds and butterflies.

Mar
21
Fri
Board of Directors Meeting @ Westmoreland Conservation District Barn
Mar 21 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Meeting to be conducted by Zoom/Phone Videoconference (The public is welcome & invited;  please email [email protected] or call 724 325-3031 to participate.)

Apr
6
Sun
Nature Journaling @ Twin Lakes Meadow
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Join Master Naturalist Paula Purnell, WLT’s Coordinator of Education Programs, for eight sessions of natural journaling — writing one’s observations of nature — to chronicle the seasonal changes from March through June at the meadow at Twin Lakes Park east of Greensburg.

Twin Lakes Meadow is a 17-acre native meadow whose gently rolling fields blossom with colorful wildflowers from spring to fall.  Created as a pilot for the establishment of future meadows to enrich habitat for pollinator species and other wildlife, the meadow is a wonderful place to look for birds and butterflies.

Apr
20
Sun
Nature Journaling @ Twin Lakes Meadow
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Join Master Naturalist Paula Purnell, WLT’s Coordinator of Education Programs, for eight sessions of natural journaling — writing one’s observations of nature — to chronicle the seasonal changes from March through June at the meadow at Twin Lakes Park east of Greensburg.

Twin Lakes Meadow is a 17-acre native meadow whose gently rolling fields blossom with colorful wildflowers from spring to fall.  Created as a pilot for the establishment of future meadows to enrich habitat for pollinator species and other wildlife, the meadow is a wonderful place to look for birds and butterflies.

Apr
26
Sat
Guided Tour of St. Xavier @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

May
4
Sun
Nature Journaling @ Twin Lakes Meadow
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Join Master Naturalist Paula Purnell, WLT’s Coordinator of Education Programs, for eight sessions of natural journaling — writing one’s observations of nature — to chronicle the seasonal changes from March through June at the meadow at Twin Lakes Park east of Greensburg.

Twin Lakes Meadow is a 17-acre native meadow whose gently rolling fields blossom with colorful wildflowers from spring to fall.  Created as a pilot for the establishment of future meadows to enrich habitat for pollinator species and other wildlife, the meadow is a wonderful place to look for birds and butterflies.

May
10
Sat
Spring Birding @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
May 10 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

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.

May
13
Tue
Wild Foraging Walk @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
May 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

May
16
Fri
Board of Directors Meeting @ Westmoreland Conservation District Barn
May 16 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Meeting to be conducted by Zoom/Phone Videoconference (The public is welcome & invited;  please email [email protected] or call 724 325-3031 to participate.)

May
18
Sun
Nature Journaling @ Twin Lakes Meadow
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Join Master Naturalist Paula Purnell, WLT’s Coordinator of Education Programs, for eight sessions of natural journaling — writing one’s observations of nature — to chronicle the seasonal changes from March through June at the meadow at Twin Lakes Park east of Greensburg.

Twin Lakes Meadow is a 17-acre native meadow whose gently rolling fields blossom with colorful wildflowers from spring to fall.  Created as a pilot for the establishment of future meadows to enrich habitat for pollinator species and other wildlife, the meadow is a wonderful place to look for birds and butterflies.

May
31
Sat
Guided Tour of St. Xavier @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
May 31 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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.

Jun
8
Sun
Nature Journaling @ Twin Lakes Meadow
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Join Master Naturalist Paula Purnell, WLT’s Coordinator of Education Programs, for eight sessions of natural journaling — writing one’s observations of nature — to chronicle the seasonal changes from March through June at the meadow at Twin Lakes Park east of Greensburg.

Twin Lakes Meadow is a 17-acre native meadow whose gently rolling fields blossom with colorful wildflowers from spring to fall.  Created as a pilot for the establishment of future meadows to enrich habitat for pollinator species and other wildlife, the meadow is a wonderful place to look for birds and butterflies.

Jun
14
Sat
Westmoreland Nature Explorers: Bugs and Slugs @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Jun 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Join us on a Bug Safari!

We’ll find, examine and collect bugs, then use microscopes and field guides to identify species, before releasing them back into nature. Conduct Roly-Poly races, play bug-themed games, sing buggy songs, and Build-a-Bug of your very own.

Where: St. Xavier Nature Preserve 106 Saint Xavier Road, Latrobe, PA. Meet at Bellbrook House.

Cost per Session: $10 first child, $5 each additional sibling, no charge for children three years and under. The content and activities are geared toward children 5-12 years old, but younger and older siblings are welcome to attend.

What to Bring: Wear close-toed shoes and dress appropriately for weather. Hats, sunscreen, and bug spray are recommended. Bring a blanket and a lunch and stay for a picnic in The Grove after the program! We’ll provide lemonade and snacks.