Lehigh County Conservation District

FREE Educator Open House
2023-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Wildlands Conservancy, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, 18049, United States
2023 Educator Open House

OPEN HOUSE Resilience Park and Community Day Planting October 7th
2023-10-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Pittston Ct. and S. Levan St., Allentown
Community Planting Day Announcement

LCCD's 1st Annual Hellbender Hustle!
2023-09-16 09:00 - 12:00 | PA
Hellbender Hustle

LCCD August Board Meeting Canceled
2023-08-08 17:19 - 2023-08-10 00:00 | PA
August 10th Board Meeting is Canceled

LCCD July Board Meeting
2023-07-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Lehigh County Conservation District, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Suite 105, Allentown, pa, 18104, United States
2023 July Agenda
LCCD Board will meet to discuss District business.

LCCD June Board Meeting
2023-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Lehigh County Conservation District, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Suite 105, Allentown, pa, 18104, United States
2023 June Agenda
LCCD Board will meet to discuss District business.

LCCD May Board Meeting
2023-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Lehigh County Conservation District, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Suite 105, Allentown, pa, 18104, United States
The Lehigh County Conservation District May Board meeting will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 7pm in the classroom located at 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, PA 18104. 2023 May Agenda

Arbor Day Tree Planting
2023-04-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Ward St. & 15th St., Allentown, PA, United States
Parking in orange, planting in dark pink.

Earth Day in the Park
2023-04-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Arts Park, 24 N. 5th Street, Allentown, PA, 18101, United States
Help the Lehigh County Conservation District celebrate EARTH DAY by attending EARTH DAY IN THE PARK!
Saturday, April 22, 2023
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Arts Park, located at 24 N. 5th Street, Allentown, PA 18101
Enjoy this FREE event, complete with food, music, vendors, and family-friendly activities! The celebration will be taking place rain or shine!

LCCD April Board Meeting
2023-04-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Lehigh County Conservation District, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Suite 105, Allentown, pa, 18104, United States
2023 April Agenda
LCCD Board will meet to discuss District business.

March Board Meeting Canceled
2023-03-09 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
2023 March- Canceled
LCCD Board will meet to discuss District business.

Workshop for Small-Scale Producers A Success!
2023-03-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Lehigh County Authority, 1053 Spruce Road, Wescosville, 18106, United States
On March 2, 2023, the Lehigh County Conservation District, in partnership with Lehigh County Authority and Penn State Extension, carried out a Gardens, Livestock, and Homesteads Workshop for homeowners that grow their own food and/or have livestock as pets for production. Participants were educated on the importance of keeping nutrients balanced, minimizing losses, and maximizing productivity on their land. We want to thank partners and participants for helping us reach our mission in protecting the natural resources throughout the watershed by minimizing pollutants that reach our local waterways.

LCCD Board Meeting -Canceled
2023-02-09 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
2023 February- Canceled
LCCD Board will meet to discuss District business.

LCCD Board Meeting
2023-01-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Lehigh County Conservation District, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Suite 105, Allentown, pa, 18104, United States
2023 January Agenda
LCCD Board will meet to discuss District business.

LCCD Board Meeting
2022-12-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Lehigh County Conservation District, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Suite 105, Allentown, pa, 18104, United States
December Agenda- To follow
LCCD Board will meet to discuss District business.

LCCD Board Meeting
2022-11-10 19:00 - 20:30 | From your own home – VIRTUAL!
2022 November Agenda

LCCD Board will meet to discuss District business.

Join us for a tree planting event!
2022-10-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Pennfield Place, 427 Barn Swallow Lane, Allentown, PA, 18104, United States
Volunteers are needed to help plant trees on Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 9am – 12pm at Pennfield Place located at 427 Barn Swallow Lane, Allentown, PA 18104. Coffee and donuts will be available before 9am and all volunteers are invited to stay for lunch after the planting is complete. Please bring a shovel and a pair of gloves! For additional information, you can reach out to our Watershed Specialist, Caitlin Mercier, at CMercier@LehighConservation.org

Partners carry out successful workshop for homeowners on making sustainable backyard choices!
2022-10-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Lehigh County Authority, 1053 Spruce Road, Wescosville, 18106, United States
The Lehigh County Conservation District, in partnership with Lehigh County Authority and Penn State Extension, carried out a free workshop for homeowners October 20, 2022 on STORMWATER SOLUTIONS.
35 residents learned how their actions impact local water resources and how they can incorporate sustainable backyard solutions to improve the water quality of our watershed.
Participants received two native tree seedlings.

Participants learn about rain barrels, rain gardens, pervious pavers, and converting lawns to meadow.
If you are interested in learning how YOU can be a part of the stormwater runoff and non-point source pollution solution, reach out our Environmental Educator, Laura Hopek, at LHopek@LehighConservation.org for upcoming workshops.
Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

LCCD Board Meeting
2022-10-13 19:00 - 20:30 | From your own home – VIRTUAL!
2022 October Agenda

LCCD Board will meet to discuss District business.

Community Planting Day a success!
2022-10-01 09:00 - 12:00 | PA
Conservation District Staff and volunteers from the community planted a riparian buffer at the Emmaus Community Park in October. Participants dug holes and planted native trees and shrubs along Leibert Creek. We thank you for helping us protect our natural resources throughout the watershed!

Riparian Buffer successfully planted in the Little Lehigh Creek Watershed!
2022-09-17 09:00 - 12:00 | East Buffer Street, Emmaus, PA, East Buffer Street, Emmaus, PA
Conservation District staff and community residents planted a riparian buffer at East Buffer Street in Emmaus in September. Staff and volunteers dug holes and planted native trees and shrubs along a tributary to the Little Lehigh Creek. Thank you for helping us improve the water quality of the Little Lehigh Creek Watershed and providing a wonderful habitat for local wildlife.

Tree tubes are a barrier method of tree protection that prevents animal browse or harsh, dry wind from damaging a tree seedling.

LCCD Board Meeting
2022-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 | From your own home – VIRTUAL!
2022 September Agenda
LCCD Board will meet to discuss issues and concerns.

Annual Weeds and Mosquitoes Meeting
2022-09-08 08:00 - 14:30 | PA
Lower Macungie Township will host the Annual Weeds and Mosquitoes Meeting on September 8, 2022.
There is still time to register for this great opportunity to update your credits and learn best management practices for pesticide use, weeds, and a few other noxious pests.
For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mosquitoes-and-weeds-tickets-393218827097
Credits – Core – 2, Cat 10 – 3, Cat 16 – 3, Cat 11 -2, Cat 18 -6, Cat 23 – 6

LCCD Board Meeting
2022-08-11 | PA
Canceled

LCCD BOARD MEETING
2022-07-14 19:00 - 20:30 | From your own home – VIRTUAL!
July Agenda

Virtual Meeting
LCCD Board will meet to discuss issues and concerns.

LCCD BOARD MEETING
2022-04-14 19:00 - 20:30 | From your own home – VIRTUAL!
April Agenda
Virtual Meeting
LCCD Board will meet to discuss issues and concerns.

LCCD Board Meeting
2022-03-10 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
March Agenda
Virtual Meeting
LCCD Board will meet to discuss issues and concerns.

REGISTER FOR OUR AGRICULTURE WORKSHOP
2022-02-19 09:00 - 12:00 | PA
If you have HORSES, CATTLE, CHICKENS, or any other manure producing animal, or if you are interested in learning about the SPOTTED LANTERN FLY and PESTICIDE APPLICATION, the Lehigh and Northampton County Conservation Districts are hosting a joint agriculture workshop on February 19, 2022 at 9:00am in the North Whitehall Township Building located at 3256 Levans Road, Coplay, PA 18037.
The workshop will focus on requirements for farms, Manure Management Plans, and updates on the Spotted Lantern Fly and control of mosquitoes and ticks. Three pesticide credits will be available!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/234956068927/
If you do not have internet access, please feel free to call 484-656-1735 to register.
Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

LCCD Board Meeting
2022-02-10 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
February Agenda
LCCD Board will meet to discuss issues and concerns.
Virtual Meeting

Attention Upper Saucon Township Residents! FREE RAIN GARDEN WORKSHOP!
2022-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 | From your own home – VIRTUAL!
FLYER
