Dec 19, 2022 | General News
Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, a nonprofit organization, will hold a volunteer training course in Lehigh County this spring in partnership with Lehigh County Conservation District. The course will take place from April 4 – June 20, 2023. Classes will meet weekly on...
Nov 7, 2022 | General News
The Lehigh County Conservation District hosted the PA Master Naturalist Program for the first time! Trainees participated in field trips around the County and educational presentations that focused on a variety of environmental topics including Geology, Watersheds,...
Oct 13, 2022 | General News
In fall, our Environmental Educator carried out several programs for local schools, libraries, and Churches that focused on the creepy crawly critters of the season! This program is geared toward pre-school to middle school ages, but adults always enjoy learning...
Oct 11, 2022 | General News
The Lehigh County Conservation District celebrated 75 years of protecting the natural resources of Lehigh County at Bell Gate Farm in Coopersburg on September 23, 2022. Board members, staff, and community leaders spent the evening highlighting partnerships and...
Aug 30, 2022 | General News
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has created the following QR code for accessing the “Guidelines for Maintaining Streams in your Community” guide. Please scan the above QR code to assist you in determining which types of stream maintenance...
Aug 26, 2022 | General News
The Lehigh County Conservation District’s Vector Borne Disease Control program has collected their first Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum) in Lehigh County. Pictured is the adult female tick with the distinctive white dot on its dorsal shield. Lone Star Ticks are...
Jul 25, 2022 | General News
Although the weather has been pretty dry here in Lehigh County, mosquito activity has been on the rise. Mosquitos seek out small depressions of water with preferably organic rich material to lay their eggs in. Larvae will feed on the organic material for a period of...
Apr 18, 2022 | General News
The Lehigh County Conservation District joined in on the fun at Lower Macungie Community Days on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Staff educated the community about the importance of protecting yourself from bug season. Interactive displays included information on mosquitoes and...
Apr 18, 2022 | General News
The Lehigh County Conservation District, in partnership with South Whitehall Township, celebrated EARTH DAY at Covered Bridge Park (2466 Wehr Mill Road). Staff educated the public about the importance of reducing stormwater runoff and non-point source pollution...
Jan 11, 2022 | General News
Each week , the Lehigh Conservation District County Vector Control Program Staff places 25-30 traps at established sites throughout the County. The traps are species specific and are deployed to determine mosquito type and abundance in a given locale. All traps are...
