Jun 9, 2023 | General News
The Lehigh County Conservation District offers a Scholarship Program to Lehigh County students pursuing an undergraduate degree in environmental science, agricultural science, or a related field of study, such as natural resource management, forestry, conservation...
Jun 5, 2023 | General News
Join the Lehigh County Conservation District tonight, June 5th, 2023 between 5pm and 7pm to learn about the beneficial bugs of the season. Location: Valania Park on Union Street in Allentown, PA 18102 Family-friendly event with hands-on activities and...
May 3, 2023 | General News
Trainees attend a Geology Field Trip throughout the Lehigh Valley.
May 1, 2023 | General News
The Lehigh County Conservation District, local conservationist Sebastian Harris, and the City of Allentown Shade Tree Commission planted 4 oak trees along Ward Street and 15th Street on April 29th to celebrate Arbor Day! Oak trees are fairly easy to grow and require...
Feb 22, 2023 | General News
The Lehigh County Conservation District is excited to announce the 2024 Lehigh County ENVIROTHON will be carried out at Covered Bridge Park located in South Whitehall Township. The High School event will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd, and the Middle School event will...
Nov 7, 2022 | General News
The Lehigh County Conservation District hosted the PA Master Naturalist Program for the second year! Trainees participated in field trips around the County and educational instruction 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...
