Family Nature Walks / YMCA partnership

Press Release – for Immediate Release

Contact: Brittany Lynn, Marketing Manager

North Branch Land Trust

Phone: (570) 310-1871 

Email: info@nblt.org

Website: nblt.org

Bringing Education Outdoors with North Branch Land Trust and YMCA

Luzerne County - North Branch Land Trust and The Greater Wyoming Valley YMCA invite the community to participate in a monthly, nature based educational series of family-friendly walks. These walks will be led by North Branch Land Trust’s environmental education coordinator, Leah Malarkey, who will focus on topics such as bird identification, understanding different ecosystems, and recognizing native species. The series will be at rotating locations, including North Branch Land Trust’s preserves and sanctuaries, and will take place on specified Saturdays throughout the remainder of 2025. What Lives Here?” - a discussion on Pond Life- will kick-off the series on August 23 at 11:00am, at the George & Lillian Picton Wildlife Sanctuary in White Haven, PA.

“We welcome all ages to participate,” said Malarkey. “This series is family oriented and will offer families the opportunity to experience nature and engage in environmentally focused conservation.”

North Branch Land Trust and the Greater Wyoming Valley YMCA are partnering on the Family Nature Walks series. There is no cost for participation, however registration is encouraged. Donations are welcome and will help support future events.

“North Branch Land Trust and the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA have a great opportunity together in reaching families and children of all ages to learn about and appreciate our shared abundance of natural resources, fun nature-based recreation, and the beauty of our area!” said Ellen Ferretti, Executive Director of North Branch Land Trust. To learn more about these events or to RSVP, visit NBLT.org/events or email info@NBLT.org. Follow North Branch Land Trust on Instagram and Facebook @northbranchlandtrust for event updates and announcements.

“This is a great partnership between the Y and NBLT that will bring outdoor educational