The Uplands is committed to Delaware County, the town of Walton and the larger community in which it is located. Through offering free enriching programs and opportunities, we aim to enhance a sense of unity and improve resources for our community members.
Day Retreats
The Uplands provides free day retreats for local organizations that are dedicated to caring for others or advancing a positive change in our community. In addition to strategic planning or group work, day retreats can include a variety of activities such as team building games, yoga or mindful movement, nature-based experiences, group creative art sessions, and delicious garden-to-table food. Local organizations we’ve supported include:
The ARC of Delaware County
Rehab Support Services
Helios Care
Delaware Opportunities
United Health Services – Delaware Valley Hospital
Delaware County Public Health
Bassett School-Based Mental Health
Community Events
We offer free community programs aimed to enhance and enrich the lives of Walton locals and beyond. Some examples of programs include:
Guided nature hikes that increase awareness of the diversity, interdependence, cycles and ecology of the Uplands environment
Creative arts events open to the community to paint, draw and photograph
The Uplands Center serves as a field trip site for our local school district, in which we offer activities focused on environmental learning, team building, mental health, and self-expression. We also host the “Little Explorers” homeschool co-op, a community group focused on experiential, place-based learning for children outside of the public school system.
At the college and graduate school level, the Uplands can serve as an experiential, outdoor learning laboratory for a variety of nature-based subjects. Some options could include:
Botany, Ornithology, Herpetology, etc
Community ecology
Organic farming
Soil restoration and regeneration
techniques
Ready to plan your next community event?
If you are interested in working with the Uplands for your next event, contact us today to speak with a member of our team.
