Spring is in the air... get outdoors and explore!
Lichen: two organisms teaming up
A good thing to look for this time of year are lichens.
A lichen is the result of algae and fungi teaming up, on a cellular level, to create a “composite organism.” The algae cells give the lichen the ability to photosynthesize, while the fungal cells provide structure and allow the lichen to grow out of water in many diverse environments. Did you know-- the presence of lichen indicates good air quality? Learn more about lichens in our latest Wandering Woods series.
The "life rush" of amphibians returns
As the short Winter to Spring transition progresses under the glow of March’s full Worm Moon, and the waft of thawing earth fills the air--now is the time to experience the intense but short-lived "life rush" of amphibians that greet the first blushes of Spring! Savor the phenomenon of annual amphibians gathering for a short time in the shallow leaf-filled ephemeral puddles in the woods, calling out their familiar symphony of Spring. Read more in our latest
Who Goes Here? series, and sign up for the Vernal Pool exploration event this Sunday at Kurmes Nature Preserve!
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For the safety of all participants, please be vaccinated and wear a mask if social distancing is not possible.
Vernal Pool Walk & Talk at
Kurmes Nature Preserve
*THIS SATURDAY* April 2nd
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Free for PHLT Members

For more than forty years, Poconos naturalist and long-standing PHLT board member Don Miller has been studying the annual arrival of the seldom-seen but often-heard vernal amphibians and their very early Spring stirrings in Paradise Creek headwaters and the woods of Kurmes Nature Preserve.

Join Don for an afternoon exploration of vernal pools at the 400-acre Kurmes Nature Preserve, which offers a large vernal pool located only a short distance in from the Devil's Hole trailhead. If time permits and trails are in good condition, we can continue on to look at two other small vernal pools on the preserve to observe the burst of amphibian activity--one of the very first signs of the return of Spring!
Pocono Arts Council
"Nature" Exhibit at BCHC
Thursday April 7th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Free and open to the public

Pocono Arts Council presents “Nature,” a themed art exhibition on display April 7-29. Art has always been a powerful tool for expressing the beauty of the natural world, as well as ideas and feelings about issues of concern. “Nature” will feature the artists' interpretation and depiction of the natural world. Submissions can include geographical subjects, landscapes, natural objects, wildlife, and natural environments. Artists interested in contributing to this exhibit, please visit the Pocono Arts Council website for more information.

Stop by the Brodhead Creek Heritage Center on April 7th from 6-8 PM for the exhibit's opening reception. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public; no RSVP required.
Guided Hike at Twin Brooks Conservation Easement
Saturday April 16
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free and open to the public

Meet PHLT Stewardship Manager Matt for a special trip to Twin Brooks Conservation Easement, located near ForEvergreen Nature Preserve.

This property is not normally open to the public, so savor the opportunity to explore the vernal pools, wetlands and forested ridges of this Pocono Heritage Land Trust conservation easement.
BWA Guided Hike at
Glen Run Nature Preserve
Saturday April 16
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
with Roger Spotts and BWA

Get Outdoors Poconos and explore Glen Run Nature Preserve with Environmental Educator Roger Spotts and the Brodhead Watershed Association.

Glen Run Nature Preserve offers a variety of habitats, mixed hardwood forest, and an excellent view of the borough below. Register with BWA.
Save the Date! More events coming soon...
Eagle Walk & Talk
Brodhead Creek Heritage Center
Saturday April 30th | 10AM - 12PM
Annual Membership Banquet
Pocono Farms Country Club
Sunday May 15th
Get outdoors - help out on PHLT preserves!
Invasive Species Workdays

Saturday, April 2 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn Preserve (Tannersville)

Sunday, April 24 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pomeroy Nature Preserve (Stroudsburg)

Thursday, May 5 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Glen Run Nature Preserve (Stroudsburg)
Thursday, May 5 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
Pomeroy Nature Preserve (Stroudsburg)

Sunday, May 22 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fieldstone Farm Nature Preserve (Cresco)
Sunday, May 22 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
Kurmes Nature Preserve (Cresco)

Thursday, May 26 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pomeroy Nature Preserve (Stroudsburg)
Thursday, May 26 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
Glen Run Nature Preserve (Stroudsburg)

Saturday, June 4 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn Preserve, Tannersville
Trail Crew Workdays

Wednesday, April 20 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pomeroy Nature Preserve (Stroudsburg)

Wednesday, May 18 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jonas Mountain Nature Preserve (Effort)

Wednesday, June 15 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Rail Gap Nature Preserve (Stroudsburg)

Wednesday, July 20 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Glen Run Nature Preserve (Stroudsburg)

Wednesday, Aug 17 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Kurmes Nature Preserve (Cresco)

Wednesday, Sept 21 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Yankee Run Nature Preserve (Cresco)

Wednesday, Oct 19 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn Preserve (Tannersville)
Pick up Pennsylvania
This spring, if you are looking for a way to get outdoors, consider volunteering with Pick Up PA! Create your own litter cleanup event with neighbors and friends or find a local event happening in your area. Spring events in support of The Great America Cleanup (March 1st - May 31st) are eligible for FREE work gloves, safety vests, and trash bags as supplies last.  
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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