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.

Bioacoustics Wildlife Monitoring
Bioacoustics Wildlife Monitoring
Green Valleys Watershed Association received a grant to establish a wireless network of bioacoustic recorders at Welkinweir. The recorders capture nearby sounds that are then analyzed to identify bird song and calls. So far, several species that are difficult to see in the field have been documented here in this way. Learn more at GVWA's page by clicking the image above.
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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!

Herps

"Herps" is a collective term for amphibians and reptiles. Several of these fascinating creatures make their homes at Welkinweir, primarily around the waterways. 

You can learn how to identify the amphibians and reptiles you see at Welkinweir and in your own community, as well as help researchers track their populations, by visiting the Pennsylvania Amphibian & Reptile Survey.