# Event Details - **Event Name**: Habitat Advocate: Interpretive Hike and Community Science Apps - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Explore nature through the lens of an ecological designer!About this EventIn this class we will tour some of the gardens that have brought monarch butterflies to the streets of southeast Lancaster city! We will practice using valuable community science apps, like iNaturalist, demystifying how to utilize them for our own habitat work and supporting research in this growing field.Participants are responsible for providing their own sturdy shoes, attire for mild walking, sun protection, and refillable water bottle. They are also encouraged to bring a cellphone with the iNaturalist app downloaded.The Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 11,000 acres of natural lands, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our Habitat Advocate classes at Tec Centro in Lancaster City.The cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive, please reach out to Keith Williams, VP of Engagement and Education, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org.Your PresentersElyse Jurgen, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co., is a community collaborator working to rebuild ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences in South Central PA. She is certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and Ecological/Permaculture Designer, along with earning an Ecological Gardening Certification from Mt. Cuba Center. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Education, 7-12 Biology Teaching Certification, and participated in Cornell University’s Civic Ecology program.Elyse works alongside homeowners in a participatory approach to their gardening for wildlife needs, infusing educational opportunities during the design, installation, and stewarding process. She invites homeowners to deeply engage with their land to maximize its potential in enhancing human well-being and supporting dwindling wildlife populations.About this ClassNote, you must have taken the prerequisite “Habitat Advocate: Building Biodiversity in our Community” prior to taking this course. Learn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification .Attendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18.Refund/Cancellation PoliciesRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event.Cancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded.Photo Credit: Elyse Jurgen of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.Thank you to our fall 2024 Habitat Advocate Certification series host Tec Centro and partners and the !Thank you also to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/57b4af50-9d36-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w592-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lancaster/habitat-advocate-interpretive-hike-and-community-science-apps/100001983560902054 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: 102 Chester St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 44.52, max: 44.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lancaster - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: 102 Chester St - **lat**: 40.036241 - **long**: -76.2980046 - **full address**: 102 Chester St, 102 Chester Street, Lancaster, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Habitat Advocate: Interpretive Hike and Community Science Apps - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ceec427582d702b54518209d90baae688923c9fdf52b1ce92fc210cd158f4899-rimg-w1200-h675-dc778e48-gmir.jpg?v=1773375938 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Habitat Advocate: Interpretive Hike and Community Science Apps being held? - **A:** Habitat Advocate: Interpretive Hike and Community Science Apps takes place on Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 am at 102 Chester St, 102 Chester Street, Lancaster, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Habitat Advocate: Interpretive Hike and Community Science Apps? - **A:** Habitat Advocate: Interpretive Hike and Community Science Apps is organized by Lancaster Conservancy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Habitat Advocate: Interpretive Hike and Community Science Apps is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lancaster, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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