Lehigh Gap Nature Center (LGNC)

Education:environmental education is a pillar of work at lehigh gap. We beleive that an understanding of the services (food, clean water, clear air, etc.) That our earths natural areas provide is a critical part of an individuals education.in the past year, we have reached 9,000 students with in-school and field trip programs. Our education programs extend from pre-school to adult, including many college classes and a well attended lecture series. We also provide training for teachers, allowing our messages to reach many more students. Furthermore, we make numerous presentations to service clubs and other organizations in the region.

Research:the Wildlife Center utilizes science-based research to manage our 850 acre refuge. The Wildlife Center has people on its staff, board of directors, and large team of active volunteers qualified to design, supervise, or conduct the necessary research. The Wildlife Center has also actively developed research connections with qualified scientists at the many colleges and universities in the area. These faculty members regularly conduct research projects and/or supervise research work by undergraduate and graduate students on Wildlife Center property.

Conservation:preserving and restoring Wildlife and habitat to our refuge, on the kittatiny ridge, and the lehigh river watershed is a pillar of our work at Wildlife Information Center. Engaging visitors, as well as trail and river users with this conservation work is crucial to this work.