Bloomin’ Walks #2: Rhododendron

Happel's Meadow Wetlands Preserve Blue Ridge Summit, PA, United States

Rosebay rhododendron blooms, Wikimedia Creative Commons photo by Famartin. Dr. Doris Goldman will lead a family walk through Birely Trail at Happel’s Meadow in Blue Ridge Summit to observe and learn about blooming rosebay or great rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum). The clusters of flowers are  each almost 2 inches wide, and are a hummingbird favorite. This […]

Community Get Outside Day

Happel's Meadow Wetlands Preserve Blue Ridge Summit, PA, United States

The Institute is partnering with Blue Ridge Summit (BRS) Library in presenting Community Get Outside Day. Scheduled the same week as National Take a Hike Day, the event is designed to inspire appreciation of nature and exercise. Coordinated by the BRS Library board of directors, outdoor programs will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. […]