The call of the Spring Peeper is a sure sign that spring has started. Our South Mountain Preserve is popular with these little frogs. We’ll search for peepers and salamanders that call this special place home.

PreK pathfinders is a series of programs for 3-5 years-olds and their adults. This month: Hop into spring with live rabbits, themed games, and outdoor play.. Program is offered free of charge thanks to funding from Northampton County, but space is limited, so please register.

Wear a mask, bring water and snacks. Located in Montgomery County, Green Lane Park covers 3000 acres and three bodies of water. We’ll walk around Deep Creek Lake on the Perkiomen Trail, which uses much of the former railbed of the old Reading RR’s Perkiomen Line. The Perkiomen Trail continues 20 miles SW to the Schuylkill River Trail near Valley Forge (great for biking!). Bald eagles have been seen at Green Lane Reservoir. In winter, there is ice fishing, cross-country skiing, sledding, and ice skating.

This hike is appropriate for all ages. Half of our hike is stroller- and wheel-chair friendly. The other half is on a narrow woods trail with rocks and roots, and some elevation gain and loss. Dogs on leash are welcome. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress in layers appropriate for the weather. Bring walking sticks or hiking poles for the woods trail. Three bathrooms are at the parking lot.

The Klondike property, long considered to be the highest rated property in upper Lehigh River Watershed, is newly permanently protected 500 critical acres near the headwaters of the Lehigh River. Klondike contains several miles of the Lehigh River and 200 acres of special wetlands. Explore this area with us through an exclusive tour with Conservation Specialist Kate Ebel, highlighting the conservation work we’ve done. Help us continue the effort by planting some trees as an optional addition to your hike.

Join us for a look at the feathered residents of this pristine forested wetland park in northern Northampton County at the peak of spring migration! We will start with a guided bird walk on the boardwalk trails of the park to search for seldom seen species that call Bear Swamp home, like American Woodcocks, Barred Owls, and Northern Waterthrush. Afterwards, we will discuss bird research being done in the area and participants will get a rare up-close look at bird banding be conducted on the preserve.