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WLT’s AmeriCorps Service Member Monica Rebar will be hosting a table at the Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve BioBlitz event.
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.
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 Twin Lakes Meadow, along with a nature journaling session. Please wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
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.
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 at the Ligonier Valley Library for a presentation and discussion about foraging and safe foraging practices in Westmoreland County.
Meeting to be conducted by Zoom/Phone Videoconference (The public is welcome & invited; please email [email protected] or call 724 325-3031 to participate.)
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 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.
Join members of the WLT staff at the Ligonier Country Market where we will be the featured non-profit organization of the week. Information will be available about our up-coming summer programs and volunteer opportunities in Westmoreland County.
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.
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.
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.
We will be taking a fun family adventure diving into the diverse world of the forests and streams of Westmoreland County.
