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Firefly Hikes

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Join us to learn about this incredible, illuminated critters! We will learn about fireflies' life cycle, how to identify species by their light pattern, and the science behind their illuminated bottoms.

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Beginning Birder Series with Sarah Gotwols

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Join us for a Beginner Birder series! Through these 3 events, you will learn the basics of birding in the forest, in the summer, and at night! Led by Conservancy volunteer and bird enthusiast Sarah Gotwols, these events will build your birding confidence!

Exploration Hikes

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Come get to know our preserves through our guided Exploration Hikes series. Throughout the year, we will spend time exploring some of our most loved and some lesser known preserves! Photo Credit: Michelle Johnsen

Give Back to Nature: Volunteer Workdays

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We believe that every day is an opportunity to care for nature. Join us as we steward our natural lands.

Habitat Advocate Classes

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Are you interested in learning about wildlife habitat for your property and community? Lancaster Conservancy is excited to offer a series of classes that will equip you with conservation landscaping tools; key solutions to solving our water, climate, and

Happy Hiker

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What’s the difference between a happy hiker and a sad hiker? Our Happy Hiker series, of course! Join us for six evening programs with basic lessons on how to be a happy hiker, including first aid, map reading, choosing the right gear, and natural history.

Leopold Education Project

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The Leopold Education Project is a collaborative, hands-on workshop experience to help understand, build, and apply a land ethic to guide our work in conservation, education, and ecological restoration.

Moth Lighting

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Join us as we hang lights to attract moths and other nocturnal beauties.Come learn about moth ecology and identification as we examine the species that are attracted to our lights. Will we see luna moths? Ness beetles? June bugs? Giant cecropia moths?

Nature Hour

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This virtual lecture series, presented by Lancaster Conservancy throughout the winter, covers a wide range of conservation, environmental, and nature-related topics impacting our community, region, and world for learners of all age!

Nature Hour 2025-2026

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Nature Hour is a virtual lecture series presented by Lancaster Conservancy, taking place on Thursdays throughout the winter.

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Beginning Birder Series with Sarah Gotwols

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Happy Hiker

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Moth Lighting

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Sat, Jan 24, 1:00 PM

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Firefly Cellars • Hamilton, VA

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Sat, Feb 14, 12:00 PM

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Fraser Preserve Trail Workday

Tue, Jan 27, 11:00 AM

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Mon, Feb 23, 7:00 PM

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Robert Burns Day 5k

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Firefly Hikes

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Firefly Hike: Robert A. Kinsley Nature Preserve

Firefly Hike: Wizard Ranch Nature Preserve

Firefly Hike at Climbers Run Nature Center

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Lancaster Conservancy

Beginning Birder Series with Sarah Gotwols

Exploration Hikes

Give Back to Nature: Volunteer Workdays

Habitat Advocate Classes

Happy Hiker

Leopold Education Project

Moth Lighting

Nature Hour

Nature Hour 2025-2026

Beginning Birder Series with Sarah Gotwols

Exploration Hikes

Give Back to Nature: Volunteer Workdays

Habitat Advocate Classes

Happy Hiker

Leopold Education Project

Moth Lighting

Nature Hour

Nature Hour 2025-2026

New Year Hike at Welsh Mountain Nature PreserveNew Year Hike at Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve

Give Back to Nature at High Family Nature PreserveGive Back to Nature at High Family Nature Preserve

Winter Wildlife Hike at Goat Hill PreserveWinter Wildlife Hike at Goat Hill Preserve

Silent Book Club Leesburg @ Firefly CellarsSilent Book Club Leesburg @ Firefly Cellars

Heart Blanket Workshop at Firefly CellarsHeart Blanket Workshop at Firefly Cellars

Fraser Preserve Trail WorkdayFraser Preserve Trail Workday

MetroStage at the Lyceum presents: An Evening with Robert E. PersonMetroStage at the Lyceum presents: An Evening with Robert E. Person

Potomac River Clean-Up: Dyke Marsh Wildlife PreservePotomac River Clean-Up: Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve

Arfaa Lecture Series Presents Sian RobertsArfaa Lecture Series Presents Sian Roberts

Robert Burns Day 5kRobert Burns Day 5k

New Year Hike at Welsh Mountain Nature PreserveNew Year Hike at Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve

Give Back to Nature at High Family Nature PreserveGive Back to Nature at High Family Nature Preserve

Winter Wildlife Hike at Goat Hill PreserveWinter Wildlife Hike at Goat Hill Preserve

Silent Book Club Leesburg @ Firefly CellarsSilent Book Club Leesburg @ Firefly Cellars

Heart Blanket Workshop at Firefly CellarsHeart Blanket Workshop at Firefly Cellars

Fraser Preserve Trail WorkdayFraser Preserve Trail Workday

MetroStage at the Lyceum presents: An Evening with Robert E. PersonMetroStage at the Lyceum presents: An Evening with Robert E. Person

Potomac River Clean-Up: Dyke Marsh Wildlife PreservePotomac River Clean-Up: Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve

Arfaa Lecture Series Presents Sian RobertsArfaa Lecture Series Presents Sian Roberts

Robert Burns Day 5kRobert Burns Day 5k

New Year Hike at Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve

Give Back to Nature at High Family Nature Preserve

Winter Wildlife Hike at Goat Hill Preserve

Silent Book Club Leesburg @ Firefly Cellars

Heart Blanket Workshop at Firefly Cellars

Fraser Preserve Trail Workday

MetroStage at the Lyceum presents: An Evening with Robert E. Person

Potomac River Clean-Up: Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve

Arfaa Lecture Series Presents Sian Roberts

Robert Burns Day 5k

New Year Hike at Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve

Give Back to Nature at High Family Nature Preserve

Winter Wildlife Hike at Goat Hill Preserve

Silent Book Club Leesburg @ Firefly Cellars

Heart Blanket Workshop at Firefly Cellars

Fraser Preserve Trail Workday

MetroStage at the Lyceum presents: An Evening with Robert E. Person

Potomac River Clean-Up: Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve

Arfaa Lecture Series Presents Sian Roberts

Robert Burns Day 5k