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Welcome to Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation
Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation is a 545-acre nature preserve and biological field station dedicated to research, environmental education, and the protection of our region’s natural resources. We invite you to explore our trails, participate in our programs, and support our mission to advance science and inspire stewardship.
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Lacawac Sanctuary and Browning Beaver Meadow Sanctuary Hiking Hours: 
​Open to the public sunrise to sunset

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Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation is an independent nonprofit dedicated to scientific research, environmental education, and conservation, nestled along the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack in the Northern Poconos. Our mission is made possible through the support of grants and generous private donations, ensuring that future generations can explore, learn from, and protect the natural world.​

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LACAWAC SANCTUARY FOUNDATION
94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
570.689.9494 - [email protected]