Shaping the Next Generation of Scientists & Earth Stewards
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Lacawac Sanctuary is dedicated to inspiring lifelong connections to nature and shaping the next generation of scientists and earth stewards through research, education, preservation.  

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RESEARCH
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EDUCATION
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PRESERVATION

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PLEON's Lake School is an immersive, hands-on, field-based lake stewardship course targeted toward members of community associations tasked with managing their community's lakes. Participants will learn lake ecology basics, gain hands-on experience monitoring water quality, practice interpreting data, discuss emerging threats to PA lakes, and join a network of regional lake associations facing the same challenges. 
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Lacawac's camps fully immerse the participant in our living laboratory and help them to discover how they fit into the complex web of our diverse ecosystem. Lacawac stands true to its mission of research, education and preservation by shaping the next generation of scientists and environmental stewards.
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​Memberships are a critical part of our success in bringing science and nature programming to people of all ages.  As a member-supported organization, Lacawac Sanctuary relies on our donors to help us deliver year-round education to our whole community.  Become a member and make a difference while becoming good Earth Stewards!​​​
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Lacawac Sanctuary is a 500 acre living laboratory and biological field station ideal for experiential learning for all ages. Field trips are available to public and private schools, scouts, day care centers, home school groups, and after school programs.  Click the link below for a listing of our available field trips.​
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Nestled in the mountains of the Poconos in the heart of 550 acres, Lacawac offers over 12,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space to bring your dream event to life. The rental of Lacawac Sanctuary's Historic Lodge benefits our mission of Research, Education and Preservation and supports all of the work we do as a nonprofit.
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Lacawac Hours:  Open to the public sunrise to sunset

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LACAWAC SANCTUARY FOUNDATION
94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
570.689.9494 - info@lacawac.org
Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center is an independent, non-profit, environmental education organization located on the shore of Lake Wallenpaupack in the Northern Poconos.  We operate solely on grants and private donations from people like you.
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