First Hellbender hustle and dragonfly dash a success!

Over 40 runners successfully completed the 5 mile Hellbender Hustle around Leaser Lake on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Beautiful weather, meadows full of goldenrod, the reflection of the lake, and an audience that included local wildlife made for a perfect morning...

local middle school rain garden receives upgrades

The Lehigh County Conservation District installed a rain garden at Orefield Middle School ten years ago! Since then, staff and students have been utilizing the garden as an outdoor classroom, identifying local birds and beneficial insects, observing plant species and...

Local High school students receive LCCD scholarship

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...

What’s all the buzzz about bugs?

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...