Our nature preserves are open to the public 365 days per year from sunrise to sunset, providing natural places that offer peace and respite for all. Willistown Conservation Trust owns and manages Hartman Meadow, Ashbridge, Kirkwood, Kestrel Hill and Rushton Woods Preserves. We maintain these lands to preserve and enhance … Learn more about our nature preserves.
Otters in Our Waters: Exploring Otter Populations, Conservation, and Their Vital Role in Nature
The story of the resurgence of the North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) is one of the great success stories of modern wildlife conservation. Prior to 1900, degradation of water quality and habitat, human encroachment, and unregulated hunting led to an estimated 75 percent decline in North American otter populations. Today, Pennsylvania enjoys healthy populations of the elusive otter in almost every major river system, thanks to focused reintroduction efforts and improved water quality. In this lecture we will explore otter populations, conservation, and their vital role in nature with Director of Watershed Protection Program, Lauren McGrath.
ECOcentric Experience is our new environmental education series for adults seeking a deeper understanding of and closer relationship to nature. Through seasonal lectures as well as immersive field experiences, participants study birds and wildlife, regenerative farming, watershed protection, and habitat stewardship.
This is an ACCESS-friendly event. If you are a current ACCESS card holder, please use the ACCESS option at checkout when registering.
