Upcoming programs at Jacobsburg

Jacobsburg Environmental Center, 400 Belfast Road, Bushkill Township, will offer the following programs:

Winter Plant Walk: 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 25. Join volunteer Doug Burton on a walk through the woods and fields of Jacobsburg in search of winter plants that provide food for birds and other animals. Learn to identify plants in winter and enjoy the winter landscape. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes. If there is deep snow you will walk in snowshoes.

Project FeederWatch Monitoring: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and Feb. 3; 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 23 and Feb. 24. You must have already participated in Birds and Bagels-Citizen Science and Monitor Training to register for this volunteer opportunity. Volunteer as a citizen scientist to observe and record bird observations at Jacobsburg’s feeders. You can choose what times you would like to monitor between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., all day commitment is not required. Register to indicate what hours you are available to monitor.

Intro to Fly Fishing: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 9. Interested in learning to fly fish? Trout Unlimited, Forks of the Delaware Chapter will offer a program on how to best start out fly fishing. The program will include information on what equipment is necessary and demonstrations. You can also practice your best rollcast using Jacobsburg’s loaner flyrod kits. This will take place indoors.

Registration required for all programs unless noted. You can view and register for community programs online at events.dcnr.pa.gov/search/ events?order=date&search=jacobsburg. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. Interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs with at least five days notice.