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Jul
13
Sat
Guided Tree Walk @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Jul
21
Sun
Guided Tour of St. Xavier Nature Preserve @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Jul 21 @ 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.

Aug
3
Sat
WLT Volunteer Work-day @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Aug 3 @ 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.

Aug
4
Sun
Guided Tour of St. Xavier Nature Preserve @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Aug 4 @ 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.

Aug
7
Wed
St Xavier Master Plan Public Design Charette @ Bellbrook
Aug 7 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

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.

Sep
1
Sun
Guided Tour of St. Xavier Nature Preserve @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Sep 1 @ 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
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
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
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.

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
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.

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.