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Nov
15
Fri
Westmoreland Land Trust Board of Directors Meeting @ Westmoreland Conservation District Barn
Nov 15 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
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.

Dec
14
Sat
“Winter Birds” Bird Walk @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Dec 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Following his Wednesday evening lecture, ornithologist Dr. Andy Mack will lead a “Winter Birds” 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.

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.)

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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

2025_03_21_WLT Board Meeting Agenda

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

Mar
29
Sat
WLT Volunteer Work-day @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Mar 29 @ 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.  Please wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent.

Apr
5
Sat
**Work Day Cancelled** @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Apr 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Due to the heavy rains forecasted for the area this weekend we have decided to cancel the scheduled work day and rain date. Keep an eye here and on the Facebook page for updates.

Thank you!

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
13
Sun
WLT Volunteer Work-day @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Apr 13 @ 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.  Please wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent.

Family Fun Day @ St. Xavier Nature Preserve
Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Introducing the Westmoreland Land Trust’s Family Fun Day! Join us for some family fun while exploring nature with lawn games, a scavenger hunt for kids, and crafts for all ages! You can also explore the area with a family-friendly self-guided hike! This event will be on Sunday, April 13th, from 1-3pm at the St. Xavier Nature Preserve on 106 Saint Xavier’s Rd, Latrobe, PA 15650. It will be a fun experience for the whole family! Check out the Westmoreland Land Trust Facebook page or westmoreland-landtrust.org/ for more information! We can’t wait to see you there!

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
25
Fri
BioBlitz Tabling Event @ Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve
Apr 25 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

WLT’s AmeriCorps Service Member Monica Rebar will be hosting a table at the Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve BioBlitz event.

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.