Local Scout working towards Summit Rank to host a free "Build a Birdhouse Day" on May 24th.4/24/2025 On Saturday, May 24, 2025, Eagle Scout Cole Orner will lead a hands-on birdhouse-building workshop for children as part of his Summit service project with Venturing Crew 2307. The program begins at 9:00 a.m. at Goose Cove Pavilion 1. The workshop is free and open to the public, but due to supply needs, registration is required.
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Habitat Helper day camps at Montour Preserve teach preschoolers about local animal environments4/7/2025 The popular Habitat Helpers preschool day camp programs return this summer at the Montour Preserve via the Vernal School Environmental Education Partnership. Sessions are designed for ages 3-6.
Each program day is based on a specific local habitat. Students will learn all about it through hands-on exploration and snack, finishing the class with a themed project that improves their backyard. Programs run 9-11 a.m. each day. If you want to leave you child, he/she must be potty trained. If you have questions, contact course director Paige Zaktansky at [email protected] Women Reconnecting and Engaging with Nature (WREN) will host a map and compass workshop on Sunday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the historic Alvira bunkers in Union County. The event will focus on map reading, compass use and basic orienteering skills, offering participants a hands-on opportunity to learn essential navigation techniques in a unique outdoor setting.
Camp Chillisquaque is set to return to Montour Preserve in July 2025. This free educational day camp, organized by the Vernal School Environmental Education Partnership, offers children aged 7 to 13 an immersive experience in environmental science and conservation.
The Vernal School has some very exciting news — Montour Preserve's resident eagles are nesting and breeding. We will be documenting the progress of the nest regularly, so our Eagles need names, and we are asking the public to help us name them.
As spring blossoms around us, April offers the perfect opportunity to connect young readers with nature through books and hands-on exploration. This month’s Read and Explore series features stories that celebrate our planet, foster imagination, and encourage us to observe the world a little more closely.
This past Sunday in Lewisburg, the Vernal School's Women Reconnecting and Engaging with Nature (WREN) program spent the afternoon with Rose Anna Moore, a contestant from Season 8 of the History Channel’s Alone series. The informal get together brought together women from across the region for a powerful conversation about survival, resilience, and the profound relationship between humans and nature.
Despite damp and dreary conditions, the weather was perfect for spring amphibians this previous Sunday, March 16th. The weather created an ideal opportunity for over 30 enthusiastic participants to explore Montour Preserve’s ponds. The Spring Amphibian Walk, hosted by The Vernal School Environmental Education Partnership and led by Dr. Mary Kate O’Donnell, a herpetologist from Lycoming College, offered attendees a firsthand look at the remarkable amphibians that emerge as winter gives way to spring.
Families with young children are invited to participate in the Read and Explore program, an engaging early literacy and STEM education series hosted by the Vernal School at Montour Preserve. This free program meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Montour Preserve Visitor Center, providing a unique blend of storytelling, hands-on activities, and outdoor exploration designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for learning in preschool-aged children.
The Vernal School's new Aquatic Explorers Club is an exciting program for youth ages 10-14, designed for those who love water, wildlife, and hands-on exploration! Meeting twice a month on Sunday evenings at 5:30 PM at Montour Preserve, this club offers young adventurers the opportunity to discover aquatic ecosystems, learn paddle sports, fish and take part in the conservation efforts in the region. The first meeting for the club will be March 9th.
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