“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in tune once more.”
– John Burroughs
WPNR Living library IS OPEN
Visit us at the learning barn to view our seed bank, The Living Library. The first one in our region, the library hopes to serve as a learning tool and free resource for anyone who wants to grow fruits, vegetables, trees, flowers, and herbs. We have over 300 types of seeds and the numbers are growing every day as folks all across the country are sharing their seeds with us. To find out how you can acquire seeds or how you can donate to help our Living Library grow, call, e-mail, or inquire at the front desk!
Adult Pop-Up WorkshopS |
For the adult learner – “grow” your knowledge of the natural landscape.
Once a month, our Education Horticulturist hosts lunchtime pop-up workshops for adults. As the weather and season lends itself month to month, check our website and follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) for the topic presented.
Join us for an hour of discovery, learn about nature, and engage in interesting conservation.
No registration required. Free to attend.
Once a month, our Education Horticulturist hosts lunchtime pop-up workshops for adults. As the weather and season lends itself month to month, check our website and follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) for the topic presented.
Join us for an hour of discovery, learn about nature, and engage in interesting conservation.
No registration required. Free to attend.
DATESGrowing Soon!
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REGISTRATIONFREE
No registration required. |
AGESAdults.
Bring a date, a friend, or your group of pals to the Learning Barn. |
Pennsylvania Herps 101
A crash Course in PA Herpetology w/ Naturalist April Claus
Day One
PA Amphibians with a Focus on Vernal Ponds
Morning Lecture and Field Component at Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve
Join naturalist April Claus for an in-depth examination of the amphibians of PA. This class will introduce you to the species that rely on vernal pools for reproduction and showcase the behaviors of some of our most endearing salamander and frog species. Participants will learn to identify amphibian species/egg masses and meet some live salamanders, toads, and frogs. The first portion of the workshop will be held indoors, and after lunch, the group will visit a nearby wetland to search for live “herps." Topics covered will include discussions about vernal pond inhabitants, mole salamander genetics, symbiotic relationships, and the best management practices for protecting vernal ponds in your area.
Day Two
PA Reptile Review
Morning Lecture at Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve and Field Component Off Site
Naturalist, April Claus returns to WPNR to introduce you to our state’s most common reptile species. Live specimens of turtles and snakes will be on hand to allow participants to review the anatomy/field characteristics of each species. The first portion of the workshop will be held indoors, and after lunch, the group will travel to nearby Penguin Court to search for herp species in a variety of habitats. Topics covered will include reptile reproductive strategies, venomous snake identification, creating beneficial herp-habitat, snake fungal disease, venomics, and state-threatened and endangered reptiles.
Participants should bring a brown bag lunch/drink and be dressed to go outdoors and tromp through muddy conditions each day.
PA Amphibians with a Focus on Vernal Ponds
Morning Lecture and Field Component at Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve
Join naturalist April Claus for an in-depth examination of the amphibians of PA. This class will introduce you to the species that rely on vernal pools for reproduction and showcase the behaviors of some of our most endearing salamander and frog species. Participants will learn to identify amphibian species/egg masses and meet some live salamanders, toads, and frogs. The first portion of the workshop will be held indoors, and after lunch, the group will visit a nearby wetland to search for live “herps." Topics covered will include discussions about vernal pond inhabitants, mole salamander genetics, symbiotic relationships, and the best management practices for protecting vernal ponds in your area.
Day Two
PA Reptile Review
Morning Lecture at Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve and Field Component Off Site
Naturalist, April Claus returns to WPNR to introduce you to our state’s most common reptile species. Live specimens of turtles and snakes will be on hand to allow participants to review the anatomy/field characteristics of each species. The first portion of the workshop will be held indoors, and after lunch, the group will travel to nearby Penguin Court to search for herp species in a variety of habitats. Topics covered will include reptile reproductive strategies, venomous snake identification, creating beneficial herp-habitat, snake fungal disease, venomics, and state-threatened and endangered reptiles.
Participants should bring a brown bag lunch/drink and be dressed to go outdoors and tromp through muddy conditions each day.
