Apr 20 Saturday
We’ll kick off with a return visit from Dr. Micah Sadigh, who did a popular presentation for us in the fall on the topic of “Sleep.” For this program he will focus on “Dreams.”
Wildlands Conservancy recently acquired 187 acres across the road from Franko Farm Recreation Area. The Sanctuary is in both Upper Saucon and Salisbury townships. This area provides fine views of the Lehigh Valley and is known as a stopover for migrating birds. There are smooth treadways as well as rocks and roots. We’ll climb gradually on a switchback trail to the power line. Cross in front of a pile of big rocks, cross the power line and re-enter the woods. Lots of plants and wildflowers in the open area under the power line. The elevation gain is 393 feet. We’ll descend through forest on the other side of the ridge and then ascend the south face of the power line, pass some intriguing rock formations, and back down. This hike is about 3 miles.
Wear comfortable footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather. Hiking poles strongly recommended. Wildlands will have some for you to use if you don’t have any. Dogs on leash are welcome. Portable bathrooms are across the road at Franko Farm Recreation Area.
This walk is free and is part of the Get Out! For Wellness series, in partnership with Lehigh Valley Health Network. Please register online at: https://www.wildlandspa.org/events/.
ADDRESS: 1310 Black River Road, Bethlehem PA 18015 GPS: 40.57756, -75.42534
DIRECTIONS: From Route 145/S. 4th Street in south Allentown, take Emmaus Avenue east for 1.2 miles to Honeysuckle Road. Turn right onto Honeysuckle Road and travel 0.6 miles where you will take a slight left onto Black River Road. Immediately look to your right for the parking lot. If this is full, there is a large parking lot just up the road beside the farm house on the left.
Questions: Arianna Kohler, AKohler@wildlandspa.org
The Palmer Township Environmental Steering Committee will celebrate the planet on Saturday, April 20th with a native plant sale, EVs and Owners, a kayaking display, conservation groups and presentations on pollinators, trash reduction and stormwater management including rain gardens and rain barrels. There will be raffles and giveaways.
Saturday April 20th 10-2 at Fairview Park in Palmer Township.
There’s more info at FaceBook Events on Palmer ESC Earth Day Celebration or the WDIY community calendar
Revisit the 1960s when viewing more than 100 dresses, coats, pants, shoes, outfits, and accessories that demonstrate how clothing was used for both play and protest throughout this tumultuous decade. "Fashion as Experiment" explores how young people used clothing as a space for both play and protest during this era. Admission is always FREE.
Weekends are for families! On Saturdays and Sundays bring your youngsters to the Museum’s upstairs Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery, where you can act on your inspiration and create original works of art together with the help of a Museum educator. Explore our Maker Stations, including a digital studio where you can design an object and then bring it to colorful life on a 3D printer! Before leaving Art Ways, stop by our Art Bar to choose from a selection of art-making supplies to take home.
Come on out for the 5th annual Earth Day in the Park celebration, being hosted at Cedar Beach Park in Allentown. This event was started in 2018 in honor of the Global Earth Day holiday in hopes of increasing awareness around environmental protection. Earth Day in the Park offers "green" games and activities for attendees, education around environmental stewardship, and local eco-friendly vendors.
This free event is complete with food, music, giveaways, environmental vendors, and family-friendly activities!
Twenty-seven artists and collaborators present an exhibit which looks at plastics in our lives and environment. A variety of media will showcase in all four gallery spaces at Nurture Nature Center including an installation about the Delaware River created through a partnership with artist Kate Dodd.
Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.
Internationally-renowned soprano Mary Bonhag joins the Sinfonia to perform romantic arias by Mozart, includimg "Ruhe Sanft" and "L Amero saro constante" from ll RePastore. The orchestra will also perform Mendelssohn's "Die schone Melusine" (the fair Melusine), opus 32 and Dvorak's "Legends" Op.59, B.117.
Mary Bonhag, soprano, has performed throughout the world. She thrills audiences with her “marvelous versatility” and “supple, expressive” voice (San Antonio News). Known for her deeply personal interpretation, Mary’s debut with the Sinfonia offers several passionate arias that will showcase her expressive style and personal understanding of these works. The program begins with the concert overture by Felix Mendelssohn, which was a birthday gift to his sister Fanny. The concert concludes with Dvořák ’s Legends, a work that was originally scored for piano duet. Its relative obscurity is undeserved. While Legends is clearly not a programmatic work, the composition paints a mood evoking a sense of “heroism, folksiness, adventure and warmth” for which Dvořák is well known.