PHLT Hires Land Protection Coordinator
Meet Glenn Nelson!
Glenn has been a conservation professional for over a decade, working for organizations such as the Lehigh Gap Nature Center, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Massachusetts Audubon Society. As a birder, the Kittatinny Ridge is a place of particular importance to Glenn. He is passionate about making landscape-level connections to preserve the ecological integrity of the Pocono region.

Glenn started working for PHLT in January 2022.
His role will be to work with landowners, municipalities and grant funders to facilitate the protection of important land and waters in the Pocono Mountains. Welcome, Glenn!
March Events
For the safety of all participants, please be vaccinated and wear a mask if social distancing is not possible.
Snow Geese at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
*THIS TUESDAY* March 1st
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Virtual Zoom Talk with Jackie Speicher

Learn all about snow geese and other species migrating in large flocks in PA.
Saturday March 5th
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Field Trip to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area with Jackie Speicher

Join PHLT's group tour of Middle Creek to learn more about migration and see snow geese in spectacular numbers with your own eyes!
Photo Contest Winners Opening Reception
Sunday March 6th
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Brodhead Creek Heritage Center
(pictured: "Dragonfly at Beltzville" by contest winner Sherry Ferguson; category: wildlife)

Please join us for an opening reception to congratulate our photo contest winners and connect with other photography enthusiasts in our community! These fifteen winning photographs will be displayed in print, and a slideshow of all the photo entries will also play during the event.
Light refreshments will be served. No RSVP required.

The winning photos will be on display at the gallery at Brodhead Creek Heritage Center through the end of March. Contact us to schedule a visit.
New ways to help out on PHLT preserves!
Sign up for a volunteer event:
Thursday, March 3rd | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jonas Mountain Nature Preserve (Jonas/Effort)
We’ll be removing autumn olive and other invasive plants from this preserve.

Wednesday, March 16th | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fieldstone Farm Nature Preserve (Cresco/Mt. Pocono)
This is a new, volunteer-led program from the stewardship team at PHLT. 
On the third Wednesday of each month we will be working at a different PHLT preserve to spruce up the trails, parking areas, and generally keep the preserve looking its best. Everyone is welcome to help out!

Saturday, April 2nd | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn Preserve (Tannersville)
We’ll remove invasive shrubs and vines to make space for native species at this small but beautiful preserve along the Pocono Creek.

Sunday, April 24th | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pomeroy Nature Preserve (Stroudsburg)
We’ll remove invasive plants and look for natives popping up in the restoration area.
Help protect the natural heritage of the Pocono Mountains.
Explore Outdoors
Outdoor fun doesn't need a scheduled event!

Our nature preserves are open dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.

Plan your next adventure at phlt.org
Thank you for your support!
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