At 10 a.m. on July 30th, Read and Explore, the Vernal School's early STEM and literacy program will be reading "Some Smug Slug" written by Duncan Edwards.  Designed for preschool age children and their families, Read and Explore provides hands on educational experiences that bring books to life. 

Following a successful initial hike on Dale's Ridge Trail in Lewisburg, the group Women Reconnecting and Engaging with Nature (WREN) is set to tackle Chad's Trail, a 2-mile loop at Glacier Pools Preserve in Hughesville, this coming Sunday, July 28th, at 2 p.m.

On Tuesday, July 16th, Vernal School's early literacy and STEM program, Read and Explore, will feature the story "Hiding in the Woods," a Nature Trail Story. After reading together, the group will explore Montour Preserve to discover the hidden inhabitants of the woods.

On August 24th, 2024, Montour Preserve is set to host a free event for all youth who love being outside.  "Outdoor STEM and Skills Day" will introduce children and teens to wilderness survival, local plant and animal species, basic map and compass work along with a variety of other outdoor STEM activities.

After having to postpone their first outing due to storms, Women Reconnecting and Engaging with Nature (WREN program) gathered at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 5th, 2024, for their first official outing. Thankfully, this time the weather was perfect as they gathered their gear and headed out for a hike on Dales Ridge Trail. 

The Vernal Schools' early literacy and STEM program, Read and Explore, will explore life in a pond at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9th. Designed for preschoolers, Read and Explore incorporates reading with hands-on, interactive exploration of a topic.

 Women Reconnecting and Engaging with Nature (WREN Program) is planning their first outing at Dale's Ridge at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 5th. This program, led by women, is designed to teach women and girls the skills they need to enjoy nature and the outdoors.