Research

Welkinweir is a living laboratory for the study of ecological issues, sustainability, and land stewardship.

Learn more about the research initiatives underway at Welkinweir.

Wildlife Camera Monitoring
Wildlife Camera Monitoring
Remove cameras are being used around the world to document wildlife of all kinds. Two cameras have been placed around Welkinweir's main pond to monitor wildlife - particularly the resident family of American Beaver. The cameras have also documented a number of migrant bird species as well. Click the image above to visit Green Valleys Watershed Association's Wildlife Cameras page.
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Citizen Science

Every day, observations of birds, amphibians, plants and more by community members are contributing to vital research on the natural world. Browse the galleries below to see creatures that have been observed at Welkinweir!

Mammals

Welkinweir's variety of habitats supports many mammal species, from tiny Southern Flying Squirrels to large White-tailed Deer. 

Did you know? You can submit your mammal observations to the Pennsylvania Mammal Atlas, an effort to survey the entire state to determine the range of all 64 mammal species. Visit their website to learn more!