Calendar

Apr
5
Wed
Presentation about Schwarz Nature and Art Park for Botanical Society Westmoreland County @ Westmoreland Conservation District Barn
Apr 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Come to the April 5 meeting of the Botanical Society Westmoreland County to learn about the plans for the Nature and Art Park to be established at the Schwarz farm in Hempfield Township.

Apr
22
Sat
Earth Day “Signs of Spring” Hike cohosted by Turtle Creek Watershed Ass’n @ Otto and Magdalene Ackermann Nature Preserve
Apr 22 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Join Melissa Reckner on Earth Day for a Signs of Spring Hike at the Otto and Magdalene Ackermann Nature Preserve, co-hosted by the Turtle Creek Watershed Association.

Apr
23
Sun
Westmoreland Botanical Society visit to the Schwarz Farm @ Schwarz Farm
Apr 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join members of the Westmoreland Botanical Society for a walking tour of the Schwarz Farm, the site of the forthcoming Carl A. Schwarz Memorial Park – a lovely nature and art park.  Learn about plans for the future park!

May
6
Sat
Evening Nature Walk @ Otto and Magdalene Ackermann Nature Preserve
May 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Aaron Capouellez for an evening Nature Walk at the Otto and Magdalene Ackermann Nature Preserve.  The walk will include exploration for amphibians!

May
19
Fri
Board Meeting of the Westmoreland Land Trust @ Westmoreland Conservation District Barn and Zoom
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Meeting will be at the Westmoreland Conservation District Barn and may also be attended remotely by Zoom videoconference.  Please contact the WLT at 724 325-3031 or westmorelandlandtrust@gmail.com if you would like to participate in the meeting.

Jun
3
Sat
Volunteer Work Day @ Schwarz Farm
Jun 3 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join PA Master Naturalists for a work morning at the scenic Schwarz future nature and art park!  If you like, join the group afterwards for a (bring your own) brown bag lunch, and learn about plans for the future nature and art park.

Jul
8
Sat
Firefly Watch Evening at St. Xavier @ St. Xavier Property
Jul 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Join Paula Purnell for a fun family evening for observation of fireflies!  Details  and ticketing TBD.  Registration will be required.

Jul
21
Fri
Board Meeting of the Westmoreland Land Trust @ Westmoreland Conservation District Barn and Zoom
Jul 21 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Meeting will be at the Westmoreland Conservation District Barn and may also be attended remotely by Zoom videoconference.  Please contact the WLT at 724 325-3031 or westmorelandlandtrust@gmail.com if you would like to participate in the meeting.

Sep
15
Fri
Board Meeting of the Westmoreland Land Trust @ Westmoreland Conservation District Barn and Zoom
Sep 15 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Meeting will be at the Westmoreland Conservation District Barn and may also be attended remotely by Zoom videoconference.  Please contact the WLT at 724 325-3031 or westmorelandlandtrust@gmail.com if you would like to participate in the meeting.

Nov
17
Fri
Board Meeting of the Westmoreland Land Trust @ Westmoreland Conservation District Barn and Zoom
Nov 17 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Meeting will be at the Westmoreland Conservation District Barn and may also be attended remotely by Zoom videoconference.  Please contact the WLT at 724 325-3031 or westmorelandlandtrust@gmail.com if you would like to participate in the meeting.