In the case of rain, a one hour indoor yoga class with stretches for hikers (legs, hips, back) will be offered (bring a yoga mat - we do not have any to borrow on site).

Registration is required for all participants. Spaces are limited, so please be sure you sign up and pay to finalize your registration spot. We will not be able to take walk up participants.

Meet-up for the program will be in the main EE Center lot 10:50-10:55am.

The event is a fundraiser for the Friends of Nolde Forest. Payment is managed through the PA Parks and Forest Foundation (PPFF), not Nolde Forest EEC. Due to this, our office cannot register participants on their behalf.

Guest Guide Info: www.campusyogapa.com

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What do animals do in the dark? Some of them use science to light up the night! Join us for this not-so-spooky camp about bioluminescence and glow in the dark crafts. After the camp we will have a special eye shine family hike with our friends from the Library. Register for that here: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/storytime-and-eyeshine-hike

Like all of our camp programs, we will start with free play in the Chickadee Nature Area followed by a hike before we return to the classroom for our activity.

Parents are welcome to drop their registered child(ren) off and, if you have other students outside of this age range, we invite you to take a forest hike with them, while we learn.

This program will take place both inside and outside. Please make sure all students are dressed appropriately to spend time outside. Students are encouraged to bring a snack and a drink. Registration is required for ALL participants. Spaces are limited. There is a $10 fee for each student.

**This program will be cancelled in case of severe inclement weather. Please check your email to receive any cancellation updates.**

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Bring your flashlights and join us for a family storytime and hike in the dark as we learn about eyeshine and how animals can see in the dark (and how we can see them!) with our friends from the Mifflin Community Library.

We will start the program with a storytime book with Ms Andrea inside McConnell Hall. Then we will take a short hike after sunset into the woods where we will use flashlights to search for hidden animals with reflective eyes.

Please bring your own regular flashlight to this event - we do not have enough to go around.

This program is free but space is limited, so please be sure to register.

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Robert has had an interest in butterflies since a presenter brought his collection to his kindergarten class for a display. He captured his first butterfly at the age of 12, a Black phase Tiger Swallowtail. He continues to collect, photograph and design host plant habitats for various species. His primary interests are the Zebra Swallowtail and the Giant Swallowtail. Followed by Fall Seed Exchange and Give-away.

Mengel Meetings are open to the public. Please meet in McConnell Hall Classroom for the presentation.No Registration required.

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This family friendly program is brought to you by the Friends of Nolde Forest. It is free, but spaces are limited, so please register to reserve your spot.

And for more plants, join us at 1pm for our botany walk through the woods. Learn more here.

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Join Dr. Susan Munch on a scientific plant-identification walk though the Nolde Forest. This is a hands-on botany walk through the woods, so please dress for the weather.

All botanical experience welcome but expect to investigate at a high school or college level.

Spaces are limited and registration is required.

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No registration needed, just show up with your own resusable coffee cup if you'd like to enjoy some coffee or tea during the discussion.

Booklist:

October 5, 2026 – Let’s Botanize: 101 ways to connect with plants – Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob Suissa (240 pages)

November 2, 2026 – The Earthed Moved – Amy Stewart (224 pages)

December 7, 2026 – The Call of the Honey Guide – Rob Dunn (352 pages)

January 4, 2027 – Finding Genus: Understanding Microplastics – Richard Jacobs (322 pages)

February 1, 2027 – Is a River Alive? – Robert McFarland (384 pages)

March 1, 2027 – American Wolf – Nate Blakeslee (336 pages)

April 5, 2027 – Wild Ideas: How nature inspires groundbreaking innovations – Yael Helfman-Cohen (376 pages)

May 3, 2027 – Return of the Oystercatcher – Scott Weidensaul (368 pages)

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(Note, no Reading Rangers in October due to library schedule)

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Join the Friends of Nolde Forest for a seasonal open house to explore the home left behind by the Nolde family. See the Nolde Mansion story in video, take a self-guided tour of the home, and watch home videos from the Nolde family. No registration required.

The seasonal open house is FREE, but a special docent-guided mansion tour will be offered on select dates. To purchase tour tickets, please visit the seperate events page for the tour you are interested in attending (all events will be posted on this calendar of events site as well as our facebook page). Ticket sales open 1 month prior to the tour date and are first come, first serve. Ticket sales are non-refundable.

Hosted by the Friends of Nolde Forest.

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Join Dr. Susan Munch on a scientific plant-identification walk though the Nolde Forest. This is a hands-on botany walk through the woods, so please dress for the weather.

All botanical experience welcome but expect to investigate at a high school or college level.

Spaces are limited and registration is required.

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No registration needed, just show up with your own resusable coffee cup if you'd like to enjoy some coffee or tea during the discussion.

Booklist:

October 5, 2026 – Let’s Botanize: 101 ways to connect with plants – Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob Suissa (240 pages)

November 2, 2026 – The Earthed Moved – Amy Stewart (224 pages)

December 7, 2026 – The Call of the Honey Guide – Rob Dunn (352 pages)

January 4, 2027 – Finding Genus: Understanding Microplastics – Richard Jacobs (322 pages)

February 1, 2027 – Is a River Alive? – Robert McFarland (384 pages)

March 1, 2027 – American Wolf – Nate Blakeslee (336 pages)

April 5, 2027 – Wild Ideas: How nature inspires groundbreaking innovations – Yael Helfman-Cohen (376 pages)

May 3, 2027 – Return of the Oystercatcher – Scott Weidensaul (368 pages)

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He will have many interesting birding and nature stories.

Mengel Meetings are open to the public. Please meet in McConnell Hall Classroom for the presentation.No Registration required.

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Benefits of sound immersion include effortless stress relief, profound inner peace deep sleep, enhanced mental clarity, focus and more beyond imagination!

How to prepare:

Prioritize Comfort: Use a thick mat or comforter to pad the floor, and place a bolster or pillow underneath your knees to relieve lower-back strain.Bring an Eye Mask: An eye pillow, scarf, or mask blocks out visual distractions and helps you turn your focus inward.Set an Intention: Take a moment before the start to clear your mind and set a personal intention—such as releasing stress, finding clarity, or simply allowing yourself to be present

Guest instructor:

Jen Who Plays The Gong
https://jenwhoplaysthegong.com/

Registration is required for all participants. Spaces are limited, so please be sure you sign up and pay to finalize your registration spot. We will not be able to take walk up participants.

This is a fundraiser for the Friends of Nolde Forest.

All payments are final. Ticket sales are non-refundable unless this program needs to be cancelled by the Friends of Nolde Forest due to extenuating circumstances.

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No registration needed, just show up with your own resusable coffee cup if you'd like to enjoy some coffee or tea during the discussion.

Booklist:

October 5, 2026 – Let’s Botanize: 101 ways to connect with plants – Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob Suissa (240 pages)

November 2, 2026 – The Earthed Moved – Amy Stewart (224 pages)

December 7, 2026 – The Call of the Honey Guide – Rob Dunn (352 pages)

January 4, 2027 – Finding Genus: Understanding Microplastics – Richard Jacobs (322 pages)

February 1, 2027 – Is a River Alive? – Robert McFarland (384 pages)

March 1, 2027 – American Wolf – Nate Blakeslee (336 pages)

April 5, 2027 – Wild Ideas: How nature inspires groundbreaking innovations – Yael Helfman-Cohen (376 pages)

May 3, 2027 – Return of the Oystercatcher – Scott Weidensaul (368 pages)

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Mengel Meetings are open to the public. Please meet in McConnell Hall Classroom for the presentation.No Registration required.

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No registration needed, just show up with your own resusable coffee cup if you'd like to enjoy some coffee or tea during the discussion.

Booklist:

October 5, 2026 – Let’s Botanize: 101 ways to connect with plants – Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob Suissa (240 pages)

November 2, 2026 – The Earthed Moved – Amy Stewart (224 pages)

December 7, 2026 – The Call of the Honey Guide – Rob Dunn (352 pages)

January 4, 2027 – Finding Genus: Understanding Microplastics – Richard Jacobs (322 pages)

February 1, 2027 – Is a River Alive? – Robert McFarland (384 pages)

March 1, 2027 – American Wolf – Nate Blakeslee (336 pages)

April 5, 2027 – Wild Ideas: How nature inspires groundbreaking innovations – Yael Helfman-Cohen (376 pages)

May 3, 2027 – Return of the Oystercatcher – Scott Weidensaul (368 pages)

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Mengel Meetings are open to the public. Please meet in McConnell Hall Classroom for the presentation.No Registration required.

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No registration needed, just show up with your own resusable coffee cup if you'd like to enjoy some coffee or tea during the discussion.

Booklist:

October 5, 2026 – Let’s Botanize: 101 ways to connect with plants – Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob Suissa (240 pages)

November 2, 2026 – The Earthed Moved – Amy Stewart (224 pages)

December 7, 2026 – The Call of the Honey Guide – Rob Dunn (352 pages)

January 4, 2027 – Finding Genus: Understanding Microplastics – Richard Jacobs (322 pages)

February 1, 2027 – Is a River Alive? – Robert McFarland (384 pages)

March 1, 2027 – American Wolf – Nate Blakeslee (336 pages)

April 5, 2027 – Wild Ideas: How nature inspires groundbreaking innovations – Yael Helfman-Cohen (376 pages)

May 3, 2027 – Return of the Oystercatcher – Scott Weidensaul (368 pages)

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As phloem feeders, spotted lanternflies ingest much more sugar and water than they need. As a result, they produce copious amounts of honeydew, a sugary waste product. Honey bees collect the honeydew, bring it back to the hive, and process it into honey

Mengel Meetings are open to the public. Please meet in McConnell Hall Classroom for the presentation.No Registration required.

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No registration needed, just show up with your own resusable coffee cup if you'd like to enjoy some coffee or tea during the discussion.

Booklist:

October 5, 2026 – Let’s Botanize: 101 ways to connect with plants – Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob Suissa (240 pages)

November 2, 2026 – The Earthed Moved – Amy Stewart (224 pages)

December 7, 2026 – The Call of the Honey Guide – Rob Dunn (352 pages)

January 4, 2027 – Finding Genus: Understanding Microplastics – Richard Jacobs (322 pages)

February 1, 2027 – Is a River Alive? – Robert McFarland (384 pages)

March 1, 2027 – American Wolf – Nate Blakeslee (336 pages)

April 5, 2027 – Wild Ideas: How nature inspires groundbreaking innovations – Yael Helfman-Cohen (376 pages)

May 3, 2027 – Return of the Oystercatcher – Scott Weidensaul (368 pages)

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He will describe them and some of their life histories and why they are unique. Program followed by our annual Spring Wildflower Exchange and Give-away.

Mengel Meetings are open to the public. Please meet in McConnell Hall Classroom for the presentation.No Registration required.

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No registration needed, just show up with your own resusable coffee cup if you'd like to enjoy some coffee or tea during the discussion.

Booklist:

October 5, 2026 – Let’s Botanize: 101 ways to connect with plants – Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob Suissa (240 pages)

November 2, 2026 – The Earthed Moved – Amy Stewart (224 pages)

December 7, 2026 – The Call of the Honey Guide – Rob Dunn (352 pages)

January 4, 2027 – Finding Genus: Understanding Microplastics – Richard Jacobs (322 pages)

February 1, 2027 – Is a River Alive? – Robert McFarland (384 pages)

March 1, 2027 – American Wolf – Nate Blakeslee (336 pages)

April 5, 2027 – Wild Ideas: How nature inspires groundbreaking innovations – Yael Helfman-Cohen (376 pages)

May 3, 2027 – Return of the Oystercatcher – Scott Weidensaul (368 pages)

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