Ensure a future for our Pocono landscape 🌄

August 2022

Ensure a future for our Pocono landscape

In the Poconos, we enjoy an abundant natural landscape: healthy creeks and lakes, scenic views, large swaths of forest, and regular sightings of their inhabitants: deer, bear, fox and other wildlife. These lands have been protected thanks to you.

It takes a community of people who value nature to make land protection happen. Working together, PHLT’s supporters, members and friends ensure that there will be natural places and open spaces in the Poconos for generations to come.

Continued success is only possible because of your support. Please invest in the preservation of important land and water by renewing your membership today.

Donate to renew your membership

Get involved

Did you know, you don't have to be a board member to serve on one of PHLT's committees?

Let your voice be heard!

All meetings are held in hybrid format; both in-person and zoom.

Acquisition Committee | last Wed. at 4PM

Evaluates PHLT's potential and ongoing land protection projects and acquisitions.

Stewardship Committee | 2nd Thurs. at 11AM

Identifies and executes improvement projects for the long-term management of PHLT's nature preserves.

Events committee | 1st Thurs. at 11AM

Coordinates community events, art exhibits and membership, marketing & fundraising opportunities.

Governance committee | meets as needed

Prepares PHLT's annual workplan; identifies and advises the board on strategic and policy issues.

August Events

"PEEC Into Our Parks"

Free Outdoor Event

Saturday, August 6 | 11AM - 3PM

Free | Open to the public

Check out this free community event at the Levee Loop Trailhead at Dansbury Park, aimed at exploring the parks system and watershed in East Stroudsburg and Stroud Township. Hosted by Stroud Region and PEEC, this free, fun outdoor event offers games and activities, refreshments and giveaways! Come take a "PEEC" into our local parks and learn more about the outdoor programs and green spaces our region has to offer.

Learn more

"One Artist, Two Souls"

Opening Art Reception

Sunday, August 7 | 1PM - 4PM

Free | Open to the public

Stop by the Brodhead Creek Heritage Center for the opening reception of "One Artist, Two Souls" - paintings by Elaine Madere. The exhibit’s title reflects the different approaches Madere uses to create her art. While she primarily paints traditional landscape scenes of the Poconos, Madere also pours and teaches the art of acrylic pouring to create colorful abstracts. Paintings in both styles are included in the show.

Learn more

Plein Air Workshop at ForEvergreen Nature Preserve

August 8, 9, 10 | 9AM - 12PM

$125 for all 3 days | RSVP Required

Artist Tricia Lowrey Lippert has been painting en plein air for over 40 years. "It is a wonderful way to connect with nature and to be creative at the same time. Plein air painting teaches the artist to see and make decisions quickly and decisively. This improves the artist’s ability and enhances their studio painting."

Ready to hone your skills?

PHLT Members Hike at

Rail Gap Nature Preserve

Saturday, August 20 | 9AM - 10:30AM

Free | Members Only | RSVP Required

Join PHLT's Executive Director Louise Troutman for a guided walk on Rail Gap Nature Preserve's newest trail. This 3/4 mile loop trail explores the upland forest on the quiet side of Pocono Creek, offering scenic vistas and passing by some interesting historic artifacts along the way.

As a PHLT member, be among the first to enjoy and explore this new area!

Photo credit: Ray Roper