Environmental Programs
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Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary
A Butterfly Sanctuary with live indoor aviary and nature-based gift shop.Enjoy the ultimate butterfly experience!
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Located in Carbon County, the 2,972-acre Beltzville State Park is developed around the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood control project, Beltzville Dam. The park is along the Pohopoco Creek with recreation areas around the lake.
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Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve
The 134-acre Preserve features nearly 1,000 species of native plants in a naturalistic setting, ready for you to discover. Enjoy picturesque woodlands, meadows, a pond and Pidcock Creek set amidst a changing collection of wildflowers, birds and wildlife.
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Carbon County Environmental Education Center
The center promotes awareness and understanding of our environment through education. By providing a variety of environmentally related services, and in stressing human environmental impacts, CCEEC encourages responsibility for, and appreciation of all natural resources.
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The 60-mile towpath of the Delaware Canal is a stroll into American History.
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Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center
Founded in 1969, Bucks County Audubon Society (BCAS) has played an important role in promoting good harmony with our natural environment.
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Jacobsburg was dedicated as an environmental education center in October of 1985, and is one of four environmental education centers operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks.
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Formerly known as the Wildlife Information Center, this Nature Center is located at the Lehigh Gap, at the foot of the Kittatinny Ridge. Our mission is to preserve wildlife and habitat through conservation, education, and research for the benefit of the earth and all its inhabitants.
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Mauch Chunk Lake Park is a great place to visit. Not only is it an excellent camping spot but it is also close to some of the best mountain biking trails in the state. Mauch Chunk Lake Park is a county park and operated by the county's Parks and Recreation Department.
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Audio, visual and interactive exhibits on canal history, technology and regional history.
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Nescopeck State Park is one of Pennsylvania's newest State Parks and includes an environmental education center and offers hiking, cross-country skiing and fishing.
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The 72-acre Pool Wildlife Sanctuary is located along the banks of the Little Lehigh Creek in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. It serves as headquarters to Wildlands Conservancy.
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Visiting Silver Lake Nature Center, a 253-acre "natural treasure" in the heart of the southern portion of Bucks County, is an experience to be savored, not rushed. It's a place where lush foliage, accessible wetlands and rich woodlands abound. Where people of all ages can explore and enjoy a special part of our world.
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St Michael’s Cemetary Clean Up
The Annual Clean Up will be held at St. Michael's Cemetary, 4th and State Streets, Bethlehem, PA on April 10, 2010. The clean up will begin at 9:00am.
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The Jim Thorpe eXperience (JTX)
Guided Historic Adventure Tours - hike, bike, kayak or walk through historic Jim Thorpe and its beautiful surroundings, while enjoying historic and ecological discussion with local guides.
