Help Save Camp Trexler

October 2022

Article written by Carol Hillestad

Graphic design by Andrea Higgins

Preserving the Poconos with PHLT:

Camp Trexler

‘Trexler legacy under threat: PHLT seeks to save Scout camp from development'

Harry Trexler was an industry giant, extremely wealthy … and at the same time, a dedicated, conservation-minded man. In 1928, he — helped by neighboring families — donated 755 acres of springs, wetlands, wildlife and woodlands in Polk Township to be a wilderness camp, run by the Boy Scouts, for the benefit of future generations.

But now, Camp Trexler, one of the last stretches of pristine woodland in the township, is under threat.

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Fall Events

Healthy Lands Week

Volunteer Event

Saturday, Oct. 1 | 9AM-12PM

Volunteer Event

Help us celebrate Pennsylvania’s public lands! Join PHLT to help remove barberry and other invasive shrubs from a small restoration area near the parking lot at Glen Run Nature Preserve in Stroudsburg.

Healthy Lands Week is a statewide initiative to strengthen volunteer activities and raise awareness of stewardship of public lands. Through clean-up events, invasive species removal and maintenance projects, volunteer recognitions, and other initiatives, it is an annual “rallying cry” for stewardship of public lands across all of Pennsylvania.

"Excursions into Nature"

Opening Art Reception

Sunday, Oct. 2 | 1PM-4PM

Free | Open to the public

Stop by the Brodhead Creek Heritage Center for the opening reception of "Excursions into Nature" - paintings by Don Baylor. Light refreshments will be provided.

Come and view spectacular landscapes from the Poconos and Rocky Mountain West, along with angling art and scenes from the Mediterranean. More than 30 oils, acrylics, and watercolors will be on display - several not previously exhibited - with originals and prints for sale. A percentage of all sales will be donated to the Brodhead Creek Heritage Center.

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Full Moon Walk & Fire

ForEvergreen Nature Preserve

Sunday, Oct. 9 | 6:30PM-8:30PM

Free | RSVP required

Come explore ForEvergreen Nature Preserve after hours, under the light of the October “Hunter’s Moon”! Gather around the campfire for some good company and s’mores, or tag along with PHLT for a leisurely full moon walk & talk on the preserve.

Plein Air Group Session

Linda's Farm in Jonas

Saturday, Oct. 22 | 9AM-12PM

$5 members | $10 nonmembers

Paint beautiful scenery of farmland and old peach and apple orchards en plein air on the private property of PHLT board member Linda Snyder in Jonas. There is no instruction, just the pleasure of painting with other artists out in nature.

Kids' Owl Call & Craft Brodhead Creek Heritage Center

Tuesday, Oct. 25 | 5:30PM-7PM

$5 per group/family

Learn owl about our wise and mysterious nocturnal birds at this family-friendly event! PHLT board member and avian experts Jackie and Darryl Speicher will talk about our native owl species, and sound out their different hoots and calls for everyone to try. Kids can also enjoy a simple owl craft led by PHLT board member and artist Elaine Madere, paired with cupcakes and juice.

Sunflower Paint & Sip

Brodhead Creek Heritage Center

Friday, Nov. 4 | 6PM-8PM

$35 per person

Join artist Tess DeLuise for a paint & sip fundraiser for Pocono Heritage Land Trust Friday, Nov. 4 at the Brodhead Creek Heritage Center.

Enjoy a glass of wine (or soft drink) while you learn how to paint autumn sunflowers on a 14×14 canvas with acrylic paint. Cost is $35 per person, which includes all materials, artist instruction & $10 donation to PHLT.