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We will be taking a fun family adventure diving into the diverse world of the forests and streams of Westmoreland County.
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.
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.
Join the WLT and the Westmoreland Pollinator Partners in raising awareness for Pollinator Gardens!
We will have a table set up at the Twin Lakes Meadow to stamp Passports for everyone participating in this year’s garden tour.
We will also be launching this summer’s new Story Walk feature for families with children. Come meet the author of “Plants Can’t Sit Still” and read her book by walking through the meadow.
We hope to see you there!
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.
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.
Come join us for a family-friendly event celebrating the Fireflies at St. Xavier Nature Preserve!
We will be taking a fun family adventure diving into the diverse world of the forests and streams of Westmoreland County.
Meeting to be conducted by Zoom/Phone Videoconference (The public is welcome & invited; please email westmorelandlandtrust@gmail.com or call 724 325-3031 to participate.)
Have you ever wondered about the secret life of bats? Once considered unwelcomed pests, ecologists now realize that bats are beneficial animals, playing an important role in local ecosystems and helping to control insect populations.
Please join the Westmoreland Land Trust (WLT) on Friday, July 18th from 8:15-9:45 PM for a special Pennsylvania Bats Talk & Walk at the Schwarz Nature and Art Park (530 Beech Hills Road, Jeannette, PA).
The evening will begin with a twenty-minute presentation in the Schwarz farmhouse. Wildlife biologist Julie Zeyzus will introduce attendees to Pennsylvania’s nine bat species, and give a brief review of bat echolocation and the use of ultrasonic monitoring equipment. WLT board member and founder of PixCams, Inc., Bill Powers, will share some of the fascinating videos that have been captured using live-stream bat cameras in the Schwarz barn.
After a short break, we’ll walk across the street to the back of the barn to observe the bats emerging. Julie will guide us on a walk while using portable ultrasonic monitoring equipment to “listen” for bats along the way.
The program is free and open to the public. Attendees should be able to walk comfortably on uneven ground. Please dress for the weather and wear closed-toes walking/hiking shoes. Bring a flashlight and water. Bug spray is recommended. For more information call 724 325-3031 or email westmorelandlandtrust@gmail.com.