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Showing events starting from: Change the date and click to show events starting from the selected date. WALKS | EVENING FORUMS | WEEKEND WORKSHOPS | SPECIAL EVENTS | KIDS' CORNER | ALL EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS MEMBERS ONLY EVENING AT LAKE LACAWAC Thursday, May 15, 2008 5:30 pm FREE Enjoy the beauty of Lake Lacawac with members of the board of trustees. Light refreshments will be provided. Please call 570-689-9494 to RSVP. FREE. EVENING FORUMS Stargazing Party Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:30 pm $3 Members/ $5 Non-members/12 & under free In 2008, the Lackawanna Astronomy Society celebrates it's 50th year. While it formed as the outgrowth of an astronomy class at the Everhart Museum, the society has been affiliated with Keystone College's Thomas G. Cupillari Observatory in Fleetville PA since that facility was built in 1973. Jo-Ann Kamichitis, LAS President, will give the pre-observing slide show. Jo-Ann's interest in astronomy has lead her into a 33 years science teaching career and 30 years working at TGC observatory. Afterwards members of the LAS will have several telescopes set up, ready to observe the moon, and the planets Saturn , Jupiter and Mars. Observing however, will depend on the weather and the height of the moon and planets above the trees. EVENING FORUMS WATER GARDENS Wednesday, May 21, 2008 7:00-8:30 PM $3 Members/ $5 Non-members/12 & under free Learn how to install a raingarden to capture runoff, conserve water and create a beautiful water feature in your yard. Topics covered include impacts of development and impervious surfaces on our watersheds as well as low impact techniques to reduce impervious surfaces, increase ground water infiltration, and decrease non-point source pollutants. Learn which plants can tolerate drought or deluge of rainfall, and how to properly apply pesticides and fertilizers. Presented by Master Gardener Coordinator, ISA Certified Arborist Mary Pat Appel, Penn State Cooperative Extension Luzerne County. WALKS BIRDS AND BREAKFAST Saturday, May 31, 2008 7:30 - 10:00 am $8Members/$10Non-members May is an exciting month- the woods are alive with nature’s music thanks to the annual spring ritual of bird migration. Join expert birder Peter Wulfhorst for an early morning bird walk followed by a tasty breakfast in our historic Adirondack style lodge. Payment and reservation must be received by Wed. May 28. SPECIAL EVENTS ARTS ARE ALIVE Saturday, Jun 7, 2008 5:00 PM This season Lacawac is hosting a series of three art events (also on Aug. 9 and Oct. 4) to be held at the Carriage House. Come, meet the artist. Learn about the training behind the execution of the work. Gain insight into the creative powers of the artist. An opportunity for discussion and questions will follow each event. Then, join us for a catered buffet supper at the historic Lodge. Experience these three unusual and unique events! Renown Installation Artist Michael Hardesty will introduce his work. Monumental in scale, involving lasers, smoke, sound, video projections and large geometric forms, Hardesty is not happy with a piece “unless it raises the hairs on your arms.” Installation Art, a relatively new art form is, by its nature, an interactive art. The viewer’s presence in the room alters the work. A leader in establishing this art form in the 1980’s, Hardesty’s work is on permanent exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Residing in Wayne County and a member of the Wayne County Arts Alliance, Hardesty promises a fascinating, visually-aided talk, guaranteed to provoke questions. Followed by a catered buffet supper at the Lodge. Reservations are required. “Performance” only $25, “Performance” and Supper $45, Series of three (Performance and Supper) $100. WALKS Pocono Waterfall Tour Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 8:30am-5pm $3 Members/ $5 Non-members/12 & under free Spend the day exploring and learning the history of waterfalls in the Pocono region with naturalist Sure Thompson.  Wear sturdy shoes, don’t forget your water, and bring a lunch.  Reservations required by 6/10.  Open to ages 10-adult. Meet at PPL’s Environmental Learning Center (Rt6, Hawley) at 8:30 to carpool.  Partnership with PPL and Mariposa Counseling & Natural Health Services. SPECIAL EVENTS A TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR WATRES, SANCTUARY FOUNDER Friday, Jun 20, 2008 5:00pm-7:30pm $45 per person As some Lacawac members know, Arthur Watres, our founder, stepped down from the Board of Trustees at the end of 2007. Arthur has been a member of the board since 1966, and the Watres family has been associated with Lacawac since 1913, when his grandfather purchased the property. We are going to pay tribute to Arthur for his many years of service to Lacawac and the community, on June 20, 2008. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please plan on joining us. KIDS' CORNER CHILDREN'S HIKE Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 10 AM - Noon $3 Members/ $5 Non-members/12 & under free Walk along a diverse trail within the Sanctuary at a child’s pace and interest level. We’ll look at animal tracks, bugs and salamanders, and even play a game or two. Registration required by 6/17. SPECIAL EVENTS POCONO NATURE FEST Saturday, Jun 28, 2008 11:00-3pm $5 PER CAR Come out and gain hands-on experiences as you learn about the natural world around you. Attend live animal programs (Birds of Prey from the Delaware Valley Raptor Center at 11AM & native wildlife from the Pocono Wildlife Rehab Center at 1PM) or take an Edible Plants Walk at 2PM. Budding biologists can take a peek at microscopic plankton; learn about hydrogeophysics from Temple University researchers or visit with local conservation groups. There will also be tours of the Sanctuary’s 1903 Adirondack style lodge at 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM, wildlife games, nature crafts, face painting, music a native plant sale, food and fun for the whole family! SPECIAL EVENTS LIMNOLOGY OF LAKE LACAWAC Saturday, Jul 12, 2008 9AM-Noon $8Members/$12Non-Members Join Professor Win Fairchild to uncover the secrets of a 13,000 year old glacial lake. During this hands-on program you will go out on Lake Lacawac in row boats or canoes to collect samples which will be analyzed and identified (using microscopes as needed) either in the boats or back on shore. Basic data collection will include light penetration, temperature, pH, oxygen, macro-invertabrates and plankton. Win Fairchild teaches freshwater ecology at West Chester University. Recommended for adults or children over 12 years old. Class size is limited. Register early to reserve your space. WALKS OWL PROWL Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 7 pm $3 Members/ $5 Non-members/12 & under free Join Darryl and Jackie Speicher, founders of the Pocono Avian Research Center, on a moonlight walk in search of owls. Before the walk they will give a brief presentation on the species and calls of local owls. Children 12 and under free. KIDS' CORNER CHILDREN'S POND SAFARI Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 2:00-4:00 pm Discover the life on the surface, in the middle, and on the bottom of Heron Pond. We’ll have plenty of time to seek out and identify many of the critters that live in these quiet waters. Be sure to wear rubber boots or water shoes and “play” clothes for getting dirty. KIDS' CORNER LITTLE NATURALIST NATURE DAY CAMP Monday, Jul 21 - Friday, Jul 25, 2008 9AM-Noon $60 for members $70 for non-members for the week. (3-5 yrs. old). Young people will learn that they are an important part of our diverse ecosystem through hands on activities including hiking, storytelling, scientific collection and observations, crafts and games during this one-week session. (3-5 yrs. old) SPECIAL EVENTS COME SAIL WITH US Saturday, Jul 26, 2008 12-3:00 pm $20 Join members The Paupack Sailing Club and Lacawac Sanctuary at Ironwood Point for a light picnic lunch followed by an afternoon sail on the 13 mile long Lake Wallenpaupack. Experienced members of the sailing club will explain and demonstrate sailing basics. You will learn how to put up the sails, guide the boat and learn sailing jargon while enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. If you have ever thought about learning to sail, if you enjoy sailing but do not have your own boat, or if you have always wondered what it would be like to sail, this event is for you. Prepaid-registration is required by Friday, July 18. Sign up early as space is limited. $20 per person, all precedes benefit Lacawac Sanctuary. SPECIAL EVENTS EXPLORE LAKE LACAWAC Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 10 AM - 12 Noon $8Members/$10Non-members Naturalist Jen Naugle will be your guide as you paddle or row around our 13,000 year-old glacial lake to learn about its formation and the flora and fauna that live there. Canoes, rowboats and life jackets are provided. KIDS' CORNER Jr. Nature Detectives Day Camp Monday, Jul 28 - Friday, Aug 1, 2008 9am - 4 pm $120member $140non-member for the week Young people (6-9 yrs. old) will learn that they are an important part of our diverse ecosystem through hands on activities including hiking, storytelling, scientific collection and observations, crafts and games during this one-week session. Day rates available. WEEKEND WORKSHOPS WATERCOLOR WEEKEND Friday, Aug 1 - Sunday, Aug 3, 2008 $180Members/$190Nonmembers Commuter Rate: $125 Mem This three day, two night intensive class focuses on both basic and advanced skills in landscape painting. Your instructors, Renee Emanuel & Bill Teitsworth, are both award winning artists. Enjoy the ambience of the historic Lodge (built 1903) and the Sanctuary’s secluded, woodland beauty. Call for more information or a rochure. Class size is limited to 18 students. Pre-paid registration due by 7/18. EVENING FORUMS NATIVE PLANTS Wednesday, Aug 6, 2008 7 pm $3 Members/ $5 Non-members/12 & under free – Master Gardener, Sue Thompson, will define Pennsylvania native plants, discuss why it is beneficial to use them in our landscapes, and share ideas on how to do it. Garden designs and information on which native plants to use for butterfly/hummingbird, healing, meditation, habitat, and Native American medicinal herb gardens will be presented. Sue Thompson is the owner of Mariposa Gardens, a nursery in Honesdale. PA specializing in PA Native Plants. She is also the designer and manager of the Lacawac Native Plant Garden. Her background includes studying landscape design with England’s Gill Hale, Feng Shui Master Thomas Lin Yun, and at Rutgers University. Sue has incorporated the use of PA native plants into her design work and has lectured throughout PA, NY, and NJ on this subject. Children 12 and under free. SPECIAL EVENTS ARTS ARE ALIVE Saturday, Aug 9, 2008 5:00 PM CLASSICAL FUSION -“Elliot Rosoff and Friends” present works of “Classical Fusion,” a term well-known violinist Elliott Rosoff uses to describe a kind of music-making he has championed for more than a decade. It involves combining acoustical and electronic instruments in performances of classical repertoire. Rosoff has performed in solo and chamber music programs at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and Merkin Concert Hall in New York. Although classically trained, Rosoff’s resume lists almost as many Broadway and pop gigs as it does symphonic and chamber music engagements. A resident of Pike County, Rosoff has recently created an evening of magic in the Great Hall at Grey Towers. At Lacawac, “Elliot Rosoff and Friends” offer a wonderful, eclectic program for music lovers of all ages. Followed by a catered buffet supper at the Lodge. Reservations are required. “Performance” only $25, “Performance” and Supper $45 (RSVP by 7/25), Series of three (Performance and Supper) $100. SPECIAL EVENTS CASINO NIGHT Friday, Aug 15, 2008 6pm-10pm $40 Join us at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant on Rt 507 in Hawley, overlooking Lake Wallenpaupack for our 2nd Annual Casino Night. Tickets are $40 and provide each person with play money for Poker, Black Jack, Roulette, Big Six Wheel and Dice. Enjoy Ehrhardt’s famous buffet, hors d’oeuvres, and dessert. Use your winnings to bid on a variety of auction items. Tickets may be purchased from David Zeiler at Nationwide Insurance, Rt. 6 Hawley; Melanie Seagraves at The Dime Bank, Rt 507 Greentown; Barb Ridd at The Wayne Bank on Main Street in Honesdale and at the Sanctuary. Proceeds benefit the sanctuary’s education and preservation programs. Showing 20 of 27 events matching your critera. show more events