Online Registration is the only method available for signing up for programs. 
​Pre-registration is required for all events by 11:59pm the day before the program. Event will close for registration after that time. 

Rescheduling and Cancellation Policy:​​
  • Lacawac reserves the right to reschedule, postpone, or cancel a program due to low registration (fewer than 10 attendees), weather conditions, or other circumstances beyond our control. Participants will be notified as soon as possible if changes are necessary.
  • If Lacawac cancels a paid program, participants will receive a full refund of their registration fee. If Lacawac reschedules or postpones a paid program, tickets will automatically be honored for the new date. If a ticket holder cannot attend the rescheduled date, they may choose to donate their registration fee to support Lacawac’s nonprofit mission, or receive a credit toward a future Lacawac program.
  • As a nonprofit organization, Lacawac incurs credit card processing fees for both registrations and refunds, which reduces funds available for programs. Thank you for understanding and for supporting our mission.
  • No action is needed if you are able to attend on the new date. We encourage participants to check their email and Lacawac’s website and social media channels for updates, especially as weather conditions may impact programs.
2026 Programs Supported by:

Sigrids Animal Trust
This program is for veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and their families.

Victory Gardens: History on the Homefront
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 6pm

Join the At Ease Initiative at Lacawac’s Greenhouse for a special presentation on Victory Gardens, led by Anna Grismer of the National Park Service. Learn about the rich history of Victory Gardens, why they were planted, and how families used them to grow food and support their communities during times of war.

Additionally, after the program eligible participants interested in obtaining a free National Park Service Military Lifetime Pass can receive assistance from Anna and the National Park Service. Learn more about the NPS pass at www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Veterans of the US Armed Forces and members of Gold Star Families are eligible for a Military Lifetime Pass. For purposes of this program, a veteran is identified as an individual who has served in the US Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves.
  • Gold Star Families are next of kin of a member of the US Armed Forces who lost his or her life in a “qualifying situation,” such as a war, an international terrorist attack, or a military operation outside of the United States while serving with the US Armed Forces.

🗓️ Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 6pm
📍 William E. Chatlos Environmental Education Center

Tree ID 101 Hike
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10am

Celebrate “National Love a Tree Day” with a guided walk through the forests of Lacawac Sanctuary! Join Forest Specialist Trevor Tochydlowski for a morning hike focused on identifying common trees of our region. Learn how to recognize trees by their leaves, bark, and overall form while gaining a deeper appreciation for the role forests play in our local ecosystem. This free, guided hike takes place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM and is suitable for adults and interested teens.

🗓️ Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10am
📍William E. Chatlos Environmental Education Center
Price: Free

Pollinator Power!
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 10am

Join us for Pollinator Power! Discover the bees, butterflies, and other busy creatures that help our plants grow. Families will explore the area around the visitor center through fun, hands-on activities and a short guided walk. Perfect for elementary-aged kids and their grown-ups who want to get outside and learn together!

🗓️ Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 10am
📍 Visitor Center
Price: $10/family (non-members) | $5/family (members) | Free to veteran, first responders, and active duty military families

Greenhouse & Garden Workday with Jeanine Davis
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 10am

Join the At Ease Veteran & Frontline Initiative for a hands-on greenhouse and garden workday at Lacawac Sanctuary. During this educational workday, participants will work alongside Jeanine Davis to plant the Veteran & Frontline Initiative Garden while learning the fundamentals of starting and maintaining a garden.

Throughout the program, participants will explore the uses of the herbs and vegetables being planted, gain practical knowledge on plant care, and build confidence in their own gardening skills. This interactive experience offers an opportunity to connect with nature, learn something new, and take part in the continued growth of the garden space.

All skill levels are welcome to attend, just come prepared to get your hands dirty as we dig in and grow together.

🗓️ Saturday, June 13, 2026
🕐 10am
📍 Greenhouse/Visitor Center

Edible and Medicinal Herbs Walk
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 10am

Discover the wild plants that inhabit our landscape. Learn how to identify, sustainably harvest, and prepare these plants to weave them into meals and home remedies. Many are easy to recognize, safe to work with, and inhabit your favorite trails, backyards, and even more urban areas. Heather will share her tips and tricks from more than fifteen years of working with wild edible and medicinal plants.This walk will be easy-moderate in nature with many stops along the way to meet and discuss the plants. To document your experience, please bring a notebook/pen for note-taking.

Heather Houskeeper "The Botanical Hiker" is an herbalist and forest therapy guide, long-distance hiker, and author. Heather has professionally guided others into the natural world through seminars, workshops, and walks since 2010 and is the founder of the School of Plant and Place Connection, an in-person herbal medicine school located in Milford, Pa. Heather has hiked thousands of miles, including the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, studying and working with the plants for food and medicine. She is the author of three trail-inspired books about wild edible and medicinal plants and the Wild Food columnist for Dirt Magazine. Learn more about Heather at: www.thebotanicalhiker.com  and www.schoolofplantandplaceconnection.com 

🗓️ Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕐 10am
📍 Lacawac Sanctuary Visitors Center
💲 Non-members: $10 | Members: $5 | Veterans/Military/First Responders: Free

Nature Photography with Matt Giambra
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 10am

Matt Giambra works full-time as a photographer for DiscoverNEPA and comes with a background in environmental education as well. Blending his two passions, Matt will discuss the important role of planning, locating, and sticking with the subject. The day will consist of a brief presentation immediately followed by a wildlife photo walk on the Lacawac property.

🗓️ Saturday, July 11, 2026
🕐 10am
📍 William E. Chatlos Environmental Education Center
💲 Non-members: $5 | Members: Free | Veteran/Military/First Responders: Free

Botanical Eco Printing
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 10am

Explore the magic of nature’s colors in this hands-on eco printing workshop. Together we’ll gather fresh leaves and flowers from the Sanctuary, then learn the alchemical process of tin can bundling to coax their shapes and pigments onto paper. You’ll create your own one-of-a-kind botanical prints—subtle, earthy, and beautifully organic—while gaining the skills to continue this art form at home. Perfect for creatives, nature lovers, and anyone curious about plant-based artistry.

🗓️ Saturday June 27, 2026 | 10am
📍 William E. Chatlos Environmental Education Center
Price: $20 non-members | $15 members

America250PA PA Day - Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Volunteer Day
Monday, July 20, 2026

Join Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation for a volunteer day in celebration of America250PA’s National Pennsylvania Day and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.

Volunteers will help care for Lacawac’s historic and natural spaces through a variety of projects including preparing, staining, and painting the exterior of the historic Lodge, along with light trail clearing, invasive plant removal, and general site beautification.

This is a great opportunity to give back, get outdoors, and support the ongoing stewardship of Lacawac’s historic and ecological resources. All tools and guidance will be provided. Please dress for outdoor work and weather appropriate conditions.
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🗓️ Monday, July 20, 2026
🕐 TBD
📍 Lacawac Sanctuary

Rendezvous with Rachel Revere (Celebrating America250)​
Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 2pm​

It is May 2, 1775 and Rachel Revere has only heard from her beloved husband Paul once since his legendary midnight ride on the 18th of April. Still isolated from one another due to the Siege of Boston, Rachel desperately tries to create a plan to safely take her children: six step-children from Paul’s first marriage and a newborn baby of their own, from the reach of the British Regular Army in Boston. In this program, you will help Rachel, as she carefully considers the dangers and demands of each plan. Find out if Rachel is successful in her perilous mission to unite her family, amidst the wake of an American Revolution.

“Rendezvous with Rachel Revere” is presented by History at Play, a Boston-based theatre company founded in 2010 by Artistic Director Judith Kalaora. The company is dedicated to bringing to life the stories of influential and often overlooked women through immersive historical performances. Kalaora is a professional educator, award-winning playwright, and living historian. She graduated magna cum laude from Syracuse University and completed the Globe Education Program at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London. History at Play performs both nationally in person and globally online.
The program itself is divided into three parts. The first is a theatrical performance, with Kalaora portraying Rachel Revere. The second is a PowerPoint presentation that explores Boston at the start of the American Revolution, focusing on the relationship between the city and British forces. The final portion is an interactive Q&A session with the audience.
This program is made possible through a partnership between Lacawac and the Greene-Dreher Historical Society.

🗓️Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 2pm
📍Lacawac Sanctuary | Carriage House
Price: $15 non-members | $10 members of Lacawac or Greene Dreher Historical Society | Free for Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members, & First Responders​

Native Plants Talk
Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 10am

Come learn about native plants from Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Wayne County! Native plants are essential components of healthy, resilient ecosystems. Because they evolved naturally within a region’s climate, soils, and wildlife relationships, they provide unmatched ecological benefits and can also provide low maintenance and low-cost beauty throughout the landscape. This presentation highlights why native plants matter, how they support biodiversity, and practical steps communities and landowners can take to incorporate them into landscapes.

🗓️ Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 10am
📍 William E. Chatlos Environmental Education Center
Price: $5/family (non-members), Free (members)
Refund Policies for Family and Adult Programs

  • Lacawac reserves the right to reschedule, postpone, or cancel a program due to low registration (fewer than 10 attendees), weather conditions, or other circumstances beyond our control. Participants will be notified as soon as possible if changes are necessary.
  • If Lacawac cancels a paid program, participants will receive a full refund of their registration fee. If Lacawac reschedules or postpones a paid program, tickets will automatically be honored for the new date. If a ticket holder cannot attend the rescheduled date, they may choose to donate their registration fee to support Lacawac’s nonprofit mission, or receive a credit toward a future Lacawac program.
  • As a nonprofit organization, Lacawac incurs credit card processing fees for both registrations and refunds, which reduces funds available for programs. Thank you for understanding and for supporting our mission.
  • No action is needed if you are able to attend on the new date. We encourage participants to check their email and Lacawac’s website and social media channels for updates, especially as weather conditions may impact programs.


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