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From grape arbor to fairy garden, Warrior Run woman’s backyard is full of delights

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Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club turns 100 this year

The North Branch Land Trust is sponsoring a hike at the 2,500-acre Thomas Darling Preserve, managed by The Nature Conservancy, located three miles north of Blakeslee, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13.The preserve is a groundwater-fed glacial wetland teaming with wildlife and hosting one of the largest and healthiest spruce forests in the state in which hikers can see an extensive mosaic of glacial wetlands via a two-mile trail and boardwalk system. NBLT volunteer Tina Fiorani will guide the hike.Hikers should bring water and bug spray and wear appropriate hiking footwear, no sneakers or sandals. This hike is limited to 20 people. NBLT members are free; non-members are $10.Registration is required. Visit www.nblt.org/events/hike-the-thomas-darling-preserve or email romanansky@nblt.org or call the office at 570-696-5545.

Land Trust sponsors hike at Thomas Darling Preserve near Blakeslee