Schuylkill County Conservancy

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Schuylkill County Conservancy Annual Meeting & Dinner
Sunday, September 13 —
Time: 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Location: Penn State Schuylkill, R. Fryer Conference Center
Presentation: Porcupine Pat — “Schuylkill County Helped Build a Nation”
Learn about Schuylkill County’s contributions to America’s growth, including the world’s largest steam engine and America’s first automobile.
Cost: $45 members / $50 nonmembers
Reservation deadline: September 4
Contact: Julia Sophy — 570-292-0823 or [email protected]

08/25/2026

Great event at Schuylkill Haven Rec Center upcoming ! Sept 16 - a Wed evening

08/03/2026

Evening Storytelling at Frog Hollow Nature Area on Stone Mountain Road near Friedensburg

Friday, August 7—7:00 – 8:00pm

Join Hemlock Hannah and Sue Reier for an evening of storytelling. We’ll gather at the amphitheater for an evening of classic folktales, favorite camp stories, and other tales inspired by the week. With a campfire (weather permitting) and stories for both children and adults, this is a chance to laugh, imagine, and connect across generations.

Please bring:

• A camp chair
• A pre-filled water bottle or other drink
• Bug repellent
• Layers or blankets for your own comfort, depending
on the weather

This event is designed to be both entertaining and connecting for all ages

Rain plan: If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll cancel and announce a make-up date.

For questions or info: 570-617-3741

07/31/2026

A fantastic local shot, by Bill Derbes, of female Ruby-throated Hummingbird and a wasp flying very closeby. Hummingbirds have to be pretty wary of bees & wasps, as one sting could be fatal to them. ............... Many insects see a shifted vision-spectrum from ours --- from ultra-violet thru yellow --> they can likely see colors/patterns on some flowers that we cannot. ...... Whereas, Hummingbirds see more like our spectrum of violet thru red, and this seems why they have evolved much with using red flowers. Most hummingbird feeders have some red color on them. *** Tip - don't use red-colored sugar-water or liquids for them. They are much better off without these artificial dyes.

07/24/2026

Family Forest Fun at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Saturday July 25,2026 from 10AM-2PM. The event is free and is an accessible event. Complete the passport program and enter to win a Family Forest Fun prize pack.

07/23/2026

Join us on Saturday, July 25
for a special visit to an active sawmill operation. This family-run mill has been in continuous operation for three generations, supplying quality wood products to our local community.
You’ll get a firsthand look at the fascinating process of turning raw logs into finished lumber. The mill also offers additional services, including a dry kiln and retail sales of many common Pennsylvania wood species.
We’re looking forward to exploring the mill with you and sharing this unique experience!
Tour details follow:
Sawmill Tour - Free & Open to the Public
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Location: Siegel Sawmill 3901 Sweet Arrow Lake Rd, Pine
Grove, PA
About the Tour:
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at an active sawmill in operation. During the tour, you’ll have the chance to:
• Watch logs being sawn into lumber
•See how lumber is stacked and air-dried
• Learn how lumber is graded for quality
• Hear about the process of buying logs, selling lumber, and managing by-products such as sawdust and wood debris
Please wear sturdy shoes for walking in lumber yard!
For more info call Frank at 570 449-4239

07/23/2026

.... "Here's something most people don't know about one of summer's most jaw-dropping backyard visitors...

The Indigo Bunting navigates by the stars. Literally. It memorized the night sky rotation as a fledgling and uses it as a compass for migrations spanning thousands of miles.

That brilliant electric blue? Not even a real pigment. It's structural color — light scattering off microscopic feather ridges. There is no blue in the feather at all.

Right now, males are in full breeding plumage across the eastern U.S. If one visits your feeder this week, you're looking at a living star navigator."

Here's something most people don't know about one of summer's most jaw-dropping backyard visitors...

The Indigo Bunting navigates by the stars. Literally. It memorized the night sky rotation as a fledgling and uses it as a compass for migrations spanning thousands of miles.

That brilliant electric blue? Not even a real pigment. It's structural color — light scattering off microscopic feather ridges. There is no blue in the feather at all.

Right now, males are in full breeding plumage across the eastern U.S. If one visits your feeder this week, you're looking at a living star navigator. 🌟

07/19/2026

Join us on Saturday, July 25
for a special visit to an active sawmill operation. This family-run mill has been in continuous operation for three generations, supplying quality wood products to our local community.
You’ll get a firsthand look at the fascinating process of turning raw logs into finished lumber. The mill also offers additional services, including a dry kiln and retail sales of many common Pennsylvania wood species.
We’re looking forward to exploring the mill with you and sharing this unique experience!
Tour details follow:
Sawmill Tour - Free & Open to the Public
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Location: Siegel Sawmill 3901 Sweet Arrow Lake Rd, Pine
Grove, PA
About the Tour:
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at an active sawmill in operation. During the tour, you’ll have the chance to:
• Watch logs being sawn into lumber
•See how lumber is stacked and air-dried
• Learn how lumber is graded for quality
• Hear about the process of buying logs, selling lumber, and managing by-products such as sawdust and wood debris
Please wear sturdy shoes for walking in lumber yard!
For more info call Frank at 570 449-4239