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April 2023

The matching donation period has been extended!

Efforts to preserve Camp Trexler are still going strong.


Learn more about this project on our website home page, and if you haven't already, please consider making a pledge to support this important cause.

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Upcoming Events

 
 

Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 22 | 10:30AM - 3:30PM at Pocono Organics Farm

Free | No registration required


Celebrate Earth Day at one of North America’s largest Regenerative Organic Certified Farms. Experience educational fun from a variety of vendors, presentations, educational attractions and displays, and of course, enjoy some food! Pocono Heritage Land Trust will have a table at the event. Stop by and say hello!

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City Nature Challenge

Friday, April 28 - Monday, May 1st

Online - Wherever you are!

Free | No registration required


City Nature Challenge (CNC) is a worldwide event that gets people outdoors and learning about the plants and animals that live in their communities. PHLT Stewardship Manager Matt Schultz is organizing the Northeast Pennsylvania region in this global bioblitz--and everyone is encouraged to join in on the fun!

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Volunteer for Earth Day

Thursday, April 27 | 10AM - 2PM

Glen Run Nature Preserve

Special volunteer event


Celebrate Earth Day by helping Pocono Heritage Land Trust volunteers remove easy-to-pull garlic mustard, dame's rocket, and other invasive plant species as part of an ongoing native plant restoration project at Glen Run Nature Preserve.

Register here

Opening Art Reception

Saturday, May 6 | 1PM - 3PM

Brodhead Creek Heritage Center

Free | No registration required


Stop by the Brodhead Creek Heritage Center on Saturday afternoon to enjoy paintings by artist Steve Fabian and venture a stroll around ForEvergreen Nature Preserve. Wine and other refreshments will be served.

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Intro to Kurmes Preserve

with Paradise Historical Society

Sunday, May 7 | 2:00PM

Kurmes Nature Preserve

Free | No registration required


Naturalist and educator Don Miller will talk about the preserve and its features. He'll share information about this location and the Flood of 1955, the railroad, and remains of railroad related structures. If you choose, a short, flat, easy walk will lead to a vernal pool with spring wildflowers along the way. This program is outdoors and takes place drizzle or shine. Bring a lawn chair if you'd prefer to be seated.

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Members-Only Hike at

Robert Mader Nature Preserve

Saturday, May 13 | 10AM - 12PM

NEW Robert Mader Nature Preserve

Free for Members (become a member)


Pocono Heritage Land Trust MEMBERS are invited for an exclusive tour of Monroe County's newest nature preserve!


Join us for a guided hike and be the first to explore the new 127-acre Robert Mader Nature Preserve in Pocono Township. Acquired by PHLT last fall, this nature preserve will not open to the general public until later this year.

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In case you missed it: PHLT photo contest winners are on display!

The fifteen winning photographs will be on display (and some for sale!) during the month of April. Stop by Monday-Friday to see the exhibit, or visit our gallery page to see the winners as well as a slideshow presentation featuring all 166 entries.


If you missed the chance to submit, keep an eye out for our next contest in winter 2024!

 
 

Upcoming Volunteer Days

 

Spruce up the Center for Spring!

Brodhead Creek Heritage Center

Tuesday, May 2nd | 10AM - 12PM


Volunteers are needed Tuesday, May 2nd from

10:00 to noon to do some light weeding in the flower beds and touch up the paint on the gallery walls.

Help give the center a fresh look for spring!

Please email info@phlt.org to RSVP.

 

Volunteer on PHLT Nature Preserves

Invasive plant workdays are led by PHLT Stewardship Manager Matt Schultz, and are a great way to learn hands-on about native species and ecosystem restoration.


Trail Crew workdays are led by an all-volunteer crew that meets monthly on the third Wednesday to maintain trails and spruce up a designated preserve.


All volunteer days run from 9:00AM to 12:00PM unless otherwise indicated.

Register here



Thursday, April 27th

10AM - 2PM

Earth Day special

Invasive plant workday

Glen Run Nature Preserve



Wednesday, May 17th

Trail crew workday

Jonas Mountain Nature Preserve



Wednesday, June 21st

Trail crew workday

Rail Gap Nature Preserve



Wednesday, July 19th

Trail crew workday

Glen Run Nature Preserve



Wednesday, August 16th

Trail crew workday

Kurmes Nature Preserve



Wednesday, September 20th

Trail crew workday

Yankee Run Nature Preserve



Wednesday, October 18th

Trail crew workday

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

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