Delaware Highlands Conservancy and the Van Scott Nature Reserve

06/17/2026

Congratulations to Elizabeth Bailey, the 2026 recipient of the Vanessa Joy Van Gorder Memorial Scholarship! Elizabeth is a graduate of Delaware Valley High School and will attend Rochester Institute of Technology in the fall, where she intends to study biology with a focus on conservation.
Visit https://delawarehighlands.org/2026-scholarship-awarded-to-delaware-valley-student/ to read more about Elizabeth, her accomplishments, and her service to her community.

06/16/2026

Drop by the Van Scott Nature Reserve this week to check out the HAB Lab, currently on loan from our friends at Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District! Step inside the HAB Lab to learn about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs); the threats they pose to humans, animals, and the ecosystem; and what you can do to prevent them.

06/15/2026

COCKTAILS & CONSERVATION • July 23 at La Cigogne, Narrowsburg, NY
Join us for appetizers and drinks at La Cigogne in Narrowsburg, NY and hear from staff members Trey Talley, Steven Gosch, and Lydia Freethy about the Conservancy’s work to protect forests, farms, and waters in the Upper Delaware River region and how you can get involved.
Get your questions answered and get to know the Conservancy in a fun, casual atmosphere!

Visit https://delawarehighlands.org/events/cocktails-conservation/ for details and to register.

06/12/2026

On July 1, join us for an educational program at the Reserve to learn about the pollinators in our region, the habitats they depend on, and the important role they play in the ecosystem. Then, create your own seed bomb to take home and plant to help support pollinators right in your own backyard!
Visit https://delawarehighlands.org/events/protect-the-pollinators/ for details and to register.

Did you know that if it weren’t for pollinators, we would lose approximately 75% of the world’s crops? Join us for an educational program to learn about the pollinators in our region, the habitats they depend on, and the important role they play in the ecosystem. Then, create your own seed bomb ...

06/11/2026

Although we had a bit of a rainy start on Saturday, it turned into a beautiful evening for our annual Foods of the Delaware Highlands dinner in the meadow—our first one at the Van Scott Nature Reserve! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special evening and who supported our mission through auction and raffle donations and purchases. All the funds raised will support the Conservancy's mission of protecting the working farms and forests, clean waters, and wildlife habitat of the Upper Delaware River region, now and for future generations.
Special thanks to our Dinner Committee, Chair Emily Rauch, and to photographer David B. Soete for capturing the event!

06/11/2026

The accredited Delaware Highlands Conservancy is accepting applications for an Executive Director. This leadership position will guide our conservation, stewardship, education, and fundraising efforts across the Upper Delaware River region of Pennsylvania and New York. Visit www.delawarehighlands.org/about/careers for details and application instructions.

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06/10/2026

In June, we're partnering with our friends at Damascus Citizens for Sustainability to offer two programs for families in our community! Join us on June 18th for "Love Where You Live" and then on June 25th for "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle." Visit our Calendar of Events at https://delawarehighlands.org/events/ for all the details on these upcoming programs and to register.

06/08/2026

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy Board of Directors announces that Executive Director Diane Rosencrance will conclude ten years of leadership with the Conservancy after accepting the position of Executive Director at Bolsa Chica Land Trust in Huntington Beach, California. While the Board of Directors conducts a formal search for the organization’s next Executive Director, Trey Talley, Senior Land Protection Coordinator, will serve as Acting Executive Director of the Conservancy.
Visit https://delawarehighlands.org/executive-director-transition/ to read the full story.

06/05/2026

Today is NEPA Gives! Join the region-wide day of giving by supporting the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and other local nonprofits making a difference in our communities.

Your donation helps the Conservancy protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Upper Delaware River region; provide educational programs for all ages; and maintain the trails, forests, and meadows at the Van Scott Nature Reserve, open daily from sunrise to sunset with more than three miles of beautiful scenic hiking trails.

Please visit https://www.nepagives.org/organizations/delaware-highlands-conservancy to make a gift. You have until 7pm today to contribute!

Thank you for your support!

06/04/2026

On June 13th and June 20th, join us on a free guided morning wellness walk at the Van Scott Nature Reserve! Through October, Conservancy staff will lead guided walks in the morning and evening on select dates to help you relax and connect with nature. The morning walks will last for approximately 1.5-2 hours and take different routes of the Bluebird, Butterfly, Explorer, Wildflower and Woodland Trails.

Please be prepared to walk on sloped terrain, wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that are comfortable for the weather. A water bottle and light snack are recommended. The guided morning wellness walks are free, and advance registration is not required—just drop in and meet the group at 9am to join!

Visit https://delawarehighlands.org/series/wellness-walk/ for the summer schedule for Morning and Sunset Wellness Walks. Advance registration is requested for the sunset walks.