Beaver Nature Preserve plans plenty of programs for summer

EAST LEWISTON — Beaver Township’s Nature Preserve will be buzzing with activity this summer during several programs designed to educate and entertain area residents.

Attendees will have a chance to get a closer view of various birds, learn about different types of mushrooms and participate in a guided tour of the nature preserve.

The educational series is the first of its kind to be presented at the nature preserve, explained Scott Conway, Beaver Township park administrator.

“The township’s been wanting to give everyone a chance to see what’s at the nature preserve and to get involved with what’s going on there,” Conway said. “We’re very fortunate to be able to offer these programs.”

Volunteers have been putting a lot of time and energy into transforming the nature preserve into an outdoor classroom filled with trees and other vegetation, walking trails and a picnic area.

Most of the 81acres off state Route 165 remained in its natural state until the township bought it several years ago. Portions of the education programs will be presented at the open-air pavilion near the preserve’s entrance.

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