Join the library for a series of programs that emphasize that WiFi is not the only connection that matters
The Times
Beginning Feb. 23 and continuing until May 4, the Southampton Free Library is hosting a series of programs that encourages patrons to disengage from their electronics to explore the wilderness in their own backyards.
The programs start with a showing of the movie Backyard Wilderness on Feb. 23, continue with lectures and programs hosted by the Audubon Society, Delaware Canal State Park and Peace Valley Nature Center, and culminate with two outdoor Bioblitz nature walks, one at Tamanend Park and the other at Tyler State Park, at the end of April, and end with a Backyard Bash on May 4.
The Backyard Wilderness series is being presented as part of the Backyard Wilderness grant that was given to the library by Tangled Bank Studios. In addition to the movie showing, the library received an interactive exhibit which encourages everyone to explore the outdoors by finding and identifying various animals. The exhibit will be on display in the children’s area until May 4. Also, during the Bioblitz walks, participants will be able to use the iNaturalist app to document their observations and share them with others.
“Our Backyard Wilderness programs are a great opportunity to learn from local experts about our ecosystem and give back to our community by helping naturalists log local and invasive species during our nature walks,” said youth services librarian Heather Soltroff. “During the colder months, we will host a wide variety of indoor nature-focused programs. As the weather warms up, we hope the community will join us and local park officials in exploring, documenting and discovering plants and animals in their own backyards.”
For specific dates, times and registration information, visit southamptonfreelibrary.org or call 215–322–1415. Southampton Free Library is located at 947 Street Road.
