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Published July 11. 2023 02:45PM

The Wildlands Conservancy has announced several upcoming events to maintain vegetative areas along streams (riparian buffers) and help ensure the survival of young, native trees in the forest buffer.

These vital areas improve water quality in local communities, reduce erosion and flooding concerns, and provide habitat for wildlife. Stream Team is a series of volunteer opportunities on Fridays through September.

There is no fee. Please contact Nic Ziegler, Events and Volunteer Coordinator, at nziegler@wildlandspa.org with the subject line: Stream Team Volunteer.

• July 14: Volunteer at Jordan Greenway 8 a.m.-noon at Whitehall Township Jordan Greenway. Parking for the event is located at Home Depot, 1350 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall. For more details visit: https://www.wildlandspa.org/event/stream-team-volunteer-at-jordan-greenway/.

• July 21: Volunteer at Williams Street Park 8 a.m.-noon at Williams Street Park, Parking for the event is located at Ridge Street, Emmaus. For more details, visit: https://www.wildlandspa.org/event/stream-team-volunteer-at-williams-street-park/.

• July 28: Volunteer at Berger Street 8 a.m.-noon at E. Berger St., Emmaus. Parking for the event is located at East Berger Street, Emmaus. For more details, visit: https://www.wildlandspa.org/event/stream-team-volunteer-at-berger-street/.

Other events

In addition, the Wildlands Conservancy will hold several Community and Educational events.

• July 12: Wildlife Forensics Day Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Trexler Nature Preserve, 4935 Orchard Rd., Schnecksville, PA 18078. Learn how to focus your observation skills to be better nature stewards. Learn how to interpret clues of nature & wildlife that have passed through TNP. This program is free. For questions, contact Denise Bauer, dbauer@wildlandspa.org or 610-965-4397 ext 131. To register, visit https://www.wildlandspa.org/event/wildlife-forensics-day-camp-trexler-nature-preserve-7-12/.

• July 15: Bike & Boat Adventure, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Sand Island, 201 River St., Bethlehem. Learn more about the coal industry, the canal locks, and life on a canal boat on the Lehigh Canal and peddle 4 miles on the towpath to Canal Park in Allentown. Then Wildlands’ Safety Guides will fit you with PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices) and paddles, as you clamber into canoes to paddle downstream back to Sand Island in Bethlehem. This trip is appropriate for ages 10 and older. This GOFW event has a fee of $20/per person to cover equipment costs. Contact Nicole Landis Nlandis@wildlandspa.org or 610-965-4397 ext 145 for questions. To register, visit: https://www.wildlandspa.org/event/get-out-for-wellness-bike-boat-adventure/.

• July 16: Get Out! for Wellness: Creekside Trail, Pinchot State Forest, 1-3 p.m. at Pinchot State Forest, 307 Market St., Moscow, PA 18444. Explore this 3.5-mile loop trail in Pinchot State Forest. Generally considered an easy route, this trail is popular for hiking, mountain biking, and running. The yellow-blazed Creekside Trail follows Roaring Brook. Leashed dogs welcome. Contact Brandon Swayser at bswayser@wildlandspa.org for questions. To register, visit https://www.wildlandspa.org/event/get-out-for-wellness-creekside-trail-pinchot-state-forest/.

• July 19: Wildlife Forensics Day Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Trexler Nature Preserve, 4935 Orchard Rd., Schnecksville. Learn how to focus your observation skills to be better nature stewards. Learn how to interpret clues of nature & wildlife that have passed through TNP. This program is free. Contact Denise Bauer, dbauer@wildlandspa.org or 610-965-4397 ext 131 for questions. To register, visit https://www.wildlandspa.org/event/wildlife-forensics-day-camp-trexler-nature-preserve-7-19/.

• July 20: Paddling 101, 6-8 p.m.at Wy-Hit-Tuk Park, 510 PA-611 Williams Township, PA 18042. Get an overview and learn the basics of paddling including safety, proper equipment, and basic technique. To register, visit https://www.wildlandspa.org/event/paddling-101-wy-hit-tuk-park/.