White Oak Society and Allston Jenkins Legacy Society Member Field Trips
May 7, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
This gathering is exclusive to members and guests of the Allston Jenkins Legacy and White Oak Societies, Natural Lands’ most forward thinking and loyal supporters.
Outcroppings of serpentine rock occur only in a few places on the North American continent. Natural Lands’ Willisbrook Preserve is home to 20 acres of the Sugartown Serpentine Barrens, secluded woodland trails, and an abundance of birdlife.
Join us for a guided hike led by Erin Smith, our Willisbrook Preserve manager as we explore the gem that is the 126-acre Willisbrook Preserve.
Bring your binoculars… in springtime, the woodlands and barrens teem with bird life.
Walk will be limited to 25 guests. To register or learn more about trail length and conditions contact Kersten Appler kappler@natlands.org or 610-353-5587 x313.
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Willisbrook Preserve is a mix of woods and grassland meadows, including just over 20 acres of a rare ecosystem known as the Sugartown Serpentine Barrens. These barrens support a variety of plant species, many of which are threatened or endangered. In 2010, the barrens were designated as a Wild Plant Sanctuary by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
- The walk is over mowed trails that are all fairly level.
- We encourage you to bring a hat, water and binoculars.
- We plan to cover approximately 2-3 miles.
- Camaraderie and refreshments to follow.
- Please leave four-legged friends at home.
- Please check for ticks post walk.
Help us all stay safe:
- If you are sick or feeling unwell, please stay home.
- Masking is optional. Participants may choose to mask at any time.
Registration
To register or learn more about trail length and conditions contact Kersten Appler kappler@natlands.org or 610-353-5587 x313. Or register below.
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Cancellation:
Events may be cancelled due to inclement weather or low registration. In that case, we will make every effort to update our website and contact registrants. Note that we cannot offer refunds of paid registrations or ticket purchases, but rest assured that your donation will help us in our work to save open space, care for nature, and connect people to the outdoors.
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