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Black River Sanctuary - Wildlands Conservancy Wildlands Conservancy's 187-acre Black River Sanctuary is located between Allentown and Bethlehem at 1459-1301 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

After four years with Wildlands as our Director of Development—and more than three decades of nonprofit management and f...
10/09/2026

After four years with Wildlands as our Director of Development—and more than three decades of nonprofit management and fundraising experience—please join us in congratulating Jackie Jones on her retirement!

Jackie leaves an incredible mark on Wildlands and our mission. Through her leadership and dedication, she helped generate critical resources that support our conservation and education work, strengthening our ability to make a lasting difference in our community. Her work will continue to impact Wildlands and the places and people we serve for many years to come.

Her positivity, perspective, humor, and ability to make just about everyone smile have been a true gift to our organization and our community.

Thank you, Jackie, for everything you have given to Wildlands. We wish you a wonderful retirement.

Happy October! Who is ready for fall? Here's the same view in fall versus winter from atop the 🔶 Tulip Trail at 📍 Brenne...
10/01/2026

Happy October! Who is ready for fall? Here's the same view in fall versus winter from atop the 🔶 Tulip Trail at 📍 Brenner-Penfield Macungie Mountain Preserve — One WITH leaves and one WITHOUT leaves that reveals the horizon.

EXPLORE Brenner-Penfield Macungie Mountain Preserve at www.wildlandspa.org/preserve/brenner-penfield-macungie-mountain-preserve/

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Because South Mountain rocks. 🤘📍Alpine Street Trail at Wildlands Conservancy's South Mountain Preserve📸:
09/29/2026

Because South Mountain rocks. 🤘

📍Alpine Street Trail at Wildlands Conservancy's South Mountain Preserve
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Here’s an update on 🌊 Stream Restoration along Silk Mill Run in Jim Thorpe.✅ 5/5 dams removed, restoring a milestone of ...
09/28/2026

Here’s an update on 🌊 Stream Restoration along Silk Mill Run in Jim Thorpe.

✅ 5/5 dams removed, restoring a milestone of 1.5 miles of natural flow along this important tributary towards reconnection with the Lehigh River.

✅ Eastern brook trout is one of the species benefited by wildlife improvements in this Class A, cold-water stream.

✅ Spring salamanders are benefited by this stream restoration work, too!

BEFORE & AFTER: Photos 5 & 6

NEXT UP: Planting 350 native trees & shrubs 🪴

NOW OPEN! That trail is not just blue, it's not turquoise, it's not lapis, it's actually cerulean. After undergoing cons...
09/24/2026

NOW OPEN! That trail is not just blue, it's not turquoise, it's not lapis, it's actually cerulean. After undergoing construction, the 🔹 Cerulean Trail at 📍 Thomas Darling Preserve is now OPEN! Explore: https://www.wildlandspa.org/preserve/thomas-darling-preserve/

What inspired the name Cerulean Trail? This trail winds through a landscape managed for a threatened bird species, the cerulean warbler. Large trees form a fairly dense canopy, while the thick vegetation regenerates below, creating a mix of mature forest with shrubby understory.

TODAY is the FIRST DAY of FALL! 🍂 Coming soon: South Mountain rocks with the fall foliage. Swipe ➡️ to see the seasons c...
09/22/2026

TODAY is the FIRST DAY of FALL! 🍂 Coming soon: South Mountain rocks with the fall foliage.

Swipe ➡️ to see the seasons change on the 📍Alpine Street Trail at Wildlands Conservancy's South Mountain Preserve.

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Over the weekend, we gathered for W**e & Dine at “The Barn,” St. Luke’s Anderson Campus Conference Center, surrounded by...
09/21/2026

Over the weekend, we gathered for W**e & Dine at “The Barn,” St. Luke’s Anderson Campus Conference Center, surrounded by rolling cornfields and a warmth that could only be felt by the Wildlands Conservancy on a rainy day. We have a saying: "There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear," but having GREAT company can bring a sense of sunshine even on a rainy day.

Every W**e & Dine, each farm-to-table dinner supports our mission of protecting natural spaces and places in the Lehigh Valley and Lehigh River watershed. That's a reason to say "Cheers!"

09/15/2026

Constructed in 2011, Wildlands’ current Animal Care Facility has long served as the heart of our education program—providing a safe, enriching home for rescued wildlife that inspire thousands each year through hands-on conservation learning. Our education ambassador animals are the heart of Wildlands Conservancy’s environmental education programs – inspiring more than 30,000 people annually, including thousands of children in classrooms and on field trips.
 
Wildlands Conservancy is raising $200,000 to support The Pat Waller Animal Ambassador Center, an all-new animal care facility at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary! Make your gift at: www.wildlandspa.org/home-for-our-wild-ones
 
🦉  Spacious enclosures and areas to support enrichment and wellness 
🪶 Climate-controlled comfort and safety with dedicated spaces for mammals, reptiles, and birds of prey 
🧑‍🦽‍➡️ ADA-accessible features so volunteers and staff of all abilities can support animal care
 
Feeling inspired? Match your passion with action to promise future generations inspiring interactions with our education animal ambassadors.
🎁: www.wildlandspa.org/home-for-our-wild-ones

Hey! Veronica here! 👋 When I'm not bringing you regularly scheduled social media content, you can find me at Wildlands C...
09/01/2026

Hey! Veronica here! 👋 When I'm not bringing you regularly scheduled social media content, you can find me at Wildlands Conservancy's Wild Mushroom Forays. I'm here to share our fungi friends' photos from Sunday at Leaser Lake. We had so mush fun thanks to being joined by great company who all had great eyes for finding fungi.

A few fun finds:
🧡 The orange bile Russula or Russula mutabilis with the rosecomb mutation which formed a tiny mushroom on top of the big mushroom.
💙 The blue and white mushroom later identified as an anise-scented Collybia odora was a first-time find for me. It totally smells like licorice!
☃️ And of course, we can't forget Puff the Magic Snowman, made out of Calvatia gigantea or the aptly named giant puffball. Thank you to our friends for bringing that in!

Fungi are just one part of our fascinating, natural world! Your support makes curiousity and discovery possible all across the Lehigh Valley and Lehigh River watershed.

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1459-1301 Black River Road
Bethlehem, PA
18015

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