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Wildlands Conservancy
3701 Orchid Pl, Emmaus, PA 18049, United States
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nu
Review №1

Boardwalk trail is the only stroller friendly one. However, trails are not steep so I felt comfortable with the carrier. Unfortunately, trails are poorly labeled but the reason why this place deserves 5* is basically the beautifully preserved nature. You can see lots of different birds and they also have bird cage. The best thing about this place is river tubing!!! The water is crystal clear.

Jo
Review №2

Pool Farm is Wildlands home base, wildlife sanctuary, and environmental education center. Its hidden away along the Little Lehigh River, a small (except during floods) trout stream that runs to the Lehigh River several miles downstream. Wildlands Conservancy is the regions major land trust and runs an extensive outdoor and indoor environmental education program for schools and the general public. The Bike & Boat program is an award winning program and popular resource for area schools, businesses, and residents of the Lehigh Valley and beyond.

Di
Review №3

Beautiful place of nature to go and walk in. Took my puppy and met a friend and spatially distanced and relaxed while leaving behind everyday cares.

St
Review №4

Beautiful place to go for a walk or learn about wildlife. The professionals there are super knowledgeable and have interesting stories to tell. Great place!

Sa
Review №5

Wonderful trail system. Nice forest. Good birding location.

Mi
Review №6

Beautiful and very much a nature preserve. Fun walk on the floodplain boardwalk. But couldnt find the Sensory Trail...

An
Review №7

Took an hour walk thru the woods here. Boardwalk alongside a stream was interesting. Note there is gravel on lead up to the wooden walkway. Very well maintained location.

Jo
Review №8

Very nice place,,but you will need some time to take it all in.

Am
Review №9

Chaperoned a really nice field trip here. The guided walks and visit to the vernal pool were both fun and educational. The kids loved looking through the microscopes at their nature treasures and finding tadpoles. The animal presentation in the education center was informative and adorable.

Ry
Review №10

Pretty easy to find. Parking is plenty, well maintained trails and some good birding there.

Lo
Review №11

Lovely place to unwind and relax.

Sa
Review №12

Absolutely beautiful trail! Lots of parking available and a number of different places to walk. Would definitely recommend!

De
Review №13

I love taking my little ones for a walk around the trails. The wood trail is my favorite and its so beautiful. Peaceful and relaxing kind of a walk.

Je
Review №14

Beautiful! The staff was so kind and helpful, my baby girl had a blast with her class, and so did I.

Li
Review №15

Very nice place, very up close with the wild life. Well maintained area nature trails.

Ka
Review №16

Beautiful place to walk, enjoy the scenery, nature, different plants, flowers, all kinds of paths...theres a bird watching place that we really enjoyed. The birds come to feed and play among the shaded trees and flower gardens. Very peaceful place.

An
Review №17

Well maintained and beautiful trails. Easy enough for small children and well marked.

El
Review №18

Beautiful non profit conservation.

Da
Review №19

A rare gem of an environment. grassland, river walk, forest, environ center. frog ponds, Raptors.

Ma
Review №20

We had my son’s bday party here yesterday and it was so lovely. The space is cool (shady, breezy) where the pavilion is, the animals they showed were lovely, the facts they shared and the environmental mission (privilege of being here, responsibility of taking care of it, etc). Ben and Jen, the hosts (and helper Gina) were the cutest, and really did a great job. Definitely worth the value, highly recommend bday parties at Wildlands!!

Mi
Review №21

This is a great place to hike. The trails are very well kept and clean. They have some more difficult areas and also the wetlands area which is ADA compliant I believe.Also the non-profit that runs it is great!

Pa
Review №22

Really enjoyed the Hoot Hike experience. Was great to learn more about our native birds. Look forward to visiting in the summer! It’s a hidden gem.

He
Review №23

The wood boardwalk is very nice place for a family stroll when the weather is not too hot. You see rabbits, birds, butterflies, fishes and owl along the trail. I like the small ponds too.

Ki
Review №24

I took my class there on a field trip. It was enjoyed very much by the teachers, children, and parents. The activities were age appropriate with lots of hands on experiences. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. We went on a nature walk, explored a pond, and learned about a few of the animals that live at the conservancy. They offer programs for all ages such as field trips and birthday parties. It was a wonderful day for all.

E.
Review №25

Nice selection of scenery, from creek/wetlands view to hilltop vistas and woodlands. Its not huge; budget about 1-2 hours to do all the trails.

Mi
Review №26

Amazing place, feels like a cathedral to nature. So well presented

Jo
Review №27

A hidden gem right in Emmaus

Dr
Review №28

I love going here. Everytime in the area my family makes a point of stopping by. Its a wonderful nature center. The paths are well maintained. The staff is friendly and kind. A perfect place for young children who want to explore!!

Je
Review №29

Nice place to visit! Make sure to put on bug spray

Li
Review №30

My family has been going to the summer camps for multiple summers and weve been to WC for other occasions, too. It’s very relaxing to be there, talk with the knowledgeable staff and walk around in nature. It is close to town, yet feels off the beaten path. Remember the bug repellent. It’s a refuge from the hot Summer sun- I don’t ever need to worry about my kiddos getting overheated during summer camp.

Si
Review №31

Nice for a quick walk and an escape into nature without having to drive to the Poconos and more wild than walking in a park. Stay on the boardwalk or explore the nature trails. The place is small, so no real hiking or lengthy walks, but great for a quick trip away from civilization. They also have a raptor aviary where there are owls and hawks and the like who are not fit to survive on their own in nature due to previous injury. Great place to visit. Also check out their kids programs!

Tr
Review №32

Beautiful spot.

Ne
Review №33

This is regarding the Southern California Montane Botanic Garden. I have to say... I am surprised I found a place that does not charge a fee (they do ask for donations. Please, donate!). I come here from time to time, mostly in the spring and summer. Its a nice little place to take a nice breather in nature and the botanical garden at the front. There is also a little pond, and at times see this big cat fish swimming by the deck. On top of that, by the entrance, they have the apple farm, and when you come out of the botanical garden, there is a small building that serves food.

Bi
Review №34

A very wonderful place

Mo
Review №35

This place is P.U. My sister went and she smelled like skunk

Ja
Review №36

Nice walk pleasant trails

Ny
Review №37

We love visiting Wildlands Conservancy. The trails are well tended, shady (in many areas), and perfect for outdoor adventure hikes with little ones. Our son loves attending Wildlands summer camps both in Bethlehem and in Emnaus. We attended a birthday party at Wildlands that was spectacular outdoor fun - scavenger hunt, tree climbing, games, wild animals, nature hike, and smores.

Ma
Review №38

Really pretty place to walk around get some fresh air.

Jo
Review №39

Great little place to take kids to hike outside.

M
Review №40

I go there every summer and everytime I have a blast and I learn so much. This is the best spot to take kids and student too!

Ca
Review №41

My daughter did camp here over the summer, she loved it, great place, great people

Ma
Review №42

Beautiful place. So peaceful.

Ke
Review №43

Great presentation on southern Utah wilderness by SUWA.

Me
Review №44

Nice short hike and a very pretty place.

Th
Review №45

Great trails, handicapped-accessible boardwalk along a stream.

Br
Review №46

Awesome trails. Very clean.

He
Review №47

Beautiful and serene

An
Review №48

Really good!!

Al
Review №49

I have loved coming here since I was a little kid. Its a great place to walk the dog on a nice day.

Br
Review №50

It is most definitely difficult to find but once you get there it is basically a boardwalk going in a circle like a cranberry bog. I would definitely recommend doing it if you could find it

Ma
Review №51

My son is 9 and I signed him up for the water camp. One day out of the 7 he was squirt with a hose. That was the it. He picked up garbage in the woods with no gloves and went on a hike twice. I called and the director nor the Vice President called me back. Horrible experience!

Da
Review №52

Several beautiful trails, a pavilion & Environmental Center w/ a plethora of activities for all ages. A hidden gem in Lehigh Co!

Ph
Review №53

I Stumbled upon this place very nice had a good time with my daughters looking for bull frogs.

Br
Review №54

Free woodsy walking boardwalk along river is incredible year round. Dont miss it

Da
Review №55

Some great, short trails. Birds are plentiful if you know where to look.

An
Review №56

Nice set of tails for an afternoon hike. Great outdoor programs throughout the year

St
Review №57

Great place to experience nature! Take an easy walk down a wooden raised path or a hike on a rocky path. Play in the water, check out the frog ponds and nice clean bathrooms.

Je
Review №58

Such a beautiful and peaceful place to walk. Well kept as well.

C
Review №59

Nature at its best!

An
Review №60

Very fun place. Nice outdoor area.

Ma
Review №61

Love the Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlands Conservancys office location! My grandkids love to play in the stream and view critters in the ponds. Summer camp is the best!

To
Review №62

The Pool Wildlife Sanctuary in Emmaus is just one of the natural areas within the Wildlands Conservancy. They have 8 other preserves in the Pocono and Lehigh Valley regions. The Wildlands runs tons of educational and outdoor exploration activities. Check them out.

Ae
Review №63

Great place for a short hike

An
Review №64

I love taking my daughter here for classes and taking classes myself here as well. The teachers are fantastic and they use so many different facilities around the valley. Ms. Christina is the best!

Ke
Review №65

Great walking trails. Lots of wildlife. Good spot for bird watching & walking the dog.

Mi
Review №66

I had a great time biking and canoeing with my son. I will definitely return for another trip.

Jo
Review №67

Beautiful place to take a walk. Well kept by the owners.

wi
Review №68

Cool place for walks

Ch
Review №69

Nice short trails that are not overcrowded and good for little kids. Great little frog pond. Good picnic areas.

Br
Review №70

Love it here every time! Wish they had a trash can or two to dispose of dog waste and garbage!

La
Review №71

Beautiful place to picnic, hike, and learn.

Ji
Review №72

More fun then a barrel of monkeys. Lots of great hiking trails and all fairly easy for the new hiker. Very nice staff that will answer every question you have.

An
Review №73

Nice size parking lot off of Cedar Crest plenty to say theres a nice walk youll enjoy the scenery I went fishing right off of the park

La
Review №74

Wildlands has excellent paths for walking, and a wonderful summer camp program. It truly is a great place to visit if you want to get I to nature.

Co
Review №75

Beautiful walking trails close to home. They have a boardwalk that runs along the stream.

An
Review №76

I went on a bike and boat trip. It was very good and the guides were very helpful. They were very patient to teach a beginner like me to row a canoe. The river was very gentle and not deep. Great place to start even for people who dont know how to swim.

Da
Review №77

Great place, our boy scouts from troop 431 do service projects there twice a year

Li
Review №78

Beautiful place with a wide variety of programming and opportunity. I could spend days walking around this property.

Ya
Review №79

Great camps for kids!

Ja
Review №80

Attended Lehigh Valley Fiber Festival here. Well kept grounds. Beautiful backdrop for an event. Will go back for hiking.

Da
Review №81

A couple good loops for walking or running. Easy trails. Scenic.

Je
Review №82

Learned awesome information on different species.

ma
Review №83

It very nice to have a park with such a reach, near where i live

Kr
Review №84

Great trails to walk

Ma
Review №85

This place was awesome! Highly recommend!

Ca
Review №86

Great kid and family programming and nice walks / easy hikes

Be
Review №87

Beautiful area

de
Review №88

Nature at its best

Eb
Review №89

Had a great summer camp experience here! Recommend!

Po
Review №90

Great place for educational programs in a fantastic setting.

Ch
Review №91

This was a very cool wildlife sanctuary which I didnt even know was in Emmaus. Awesome trails and activities for the kids. Hidden little gem.

BU
Review №92

GREAT place to volunteer at and have fun in the summer TIME

Fi
Review №93

Nice place to go with family. Some paths are even ok for strollers.

Rj
Review №94

If you like nature and wildlife its a great place to see and learn both. They have a lot of activities for kids and a wooden walkway if you want to go for a walk or photograph birds and wildlife.

Sc
Review №95

Excellent place!

Am
Review №96

Wonderful event in a beautiful setting, the fiber festival!

Co
Review №97

Simply Beautiful a great place for families !

Ma
Review №98

Nice place to walk around and have a picnic

Ma
Review №99

Nice walk on the boardwalk.

lo
Review №100

This is a beautiful nature park!

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  • Address:3701 Orchid Pl, Emmaus, PA 18049, United States
  • Site:http://www.wildlandspa.org/
  • Phone:+1 610-965-4397
Categories
  • Non-profit organization
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours
  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
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