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 Lacawac recently announced the 6th annual Lake to Lake 8K Trail Run, Woods Walk and Dog Wag. The event will take place on Sunday October 20th beginning at 9:30 am. Sponsorships are available for businesses who would like to support a good cause and a great yearly event. Event registrations will be available soon. For more information on the Run/Walk visit https://www.lacawac.org/lake-to-lake-8k-trail-run.html.
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 Lake Ariel, PA (July 2019) – Get ready for the BEST wine and spirits festival in the Northern Poconos: Uncorked, featuring hand selected wines and spirits from across region and the finest local establishments in the area. Enjoy live entertainment and food available for purchase from Hop Barons. Uncorked: A Northern Poconos Wine and Spirit Festival is a great way to enjoy the summer season! Proceeds benefit The Cooperage Project and Lacawac Sanctuary. This collaborative event will allow you to support two great community nonprofits while highlighting regional wine and spirit producers. This is a 21 and over event.
Uncorked: A Northern Poconos Wine and Spirits Festival will take place Sunday July 21st from 3 to 6 pm at the Cooperage Project in Honesdale. Tickets are available for $25 per taster or $10 for a nontaster. Participating Wineries and Distilleries include: Antler Ridge Winery, Wood Winery, Deep Roots Hard Cider, Lucchi Family Wine Cellars, Space Time Mead & Cider Works, Lang Beverage Company, Mountain Lake Winery, Marilake Winery and Restaurant, Capra Collina Winery and Talerico's Tropical Winery LLC. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.lacawac.org/uncorked-wine-festival.html.  LAKE ARIEL (May 2019) – On August 10th Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center will celebrate its 4th annual Farm to Plate fundraising gala at the Historic Watres Lodge at Lacawac. This year's event is presented by Rustic Charm Vintage Rental Company. Each year Lacawac chooses to honor community members and those that have helped shaped Lacawac’s future. This year Lacawac’s dinner committee and Board of Trustees have chosen to honor the following: Lifetime Achievement Award in Research – The Academy of Natural Sciences; Lifetime Achievement Award in Education – Wayne Bank; Lifetime Achievement Award in Preservation – Attorney John F. Spall and The Arthur Watres Community Service Award to the Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WECCO).
The Academy of Natural Sciences The Academy of Natural Sciences is the oldest natural science institution in the Americas. It was founded in 1812 by many of the leading naturalists of the young American republic with an expressed mission of "the encouragement and cultivation of the sciences." Throughout its existence the Academy has sponsored expeditions, conducted original environmental and systematics research, and amassed remarkable collections containing more than 18 million specimens, an extensive library and archive, and arguably the finest rare natural history book collection in the world. The Academy’s academic enterprise was strengthened considerably in 2011 when it merged with nearby Drexel University — a leading private non-profit research institution that focusses on innovation and entrepreneurship and provides a unique cooperative education program for its students. Two centuries after the Academy’s founding it remains one of the most important natural science institutions in the world. Wayne Bank Founded in 1871, Wayne Bank will celebrate 148 years of community banking in 2019. The Bank has 26 Community Offices serving Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Lackawanna, and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania, along with Delaware and Sullivan Counties in New York State. Employing more than 200 local people, Wayne Bank offers a full line of products and services to meet the financial needs of consumers and businesses. The Bank is also committed to providing the most advanced, secure, and user friendly bank technology, along with a knowledgeable staff and innovative tools to demonstrate how easy and accessible it is to use. This offers customers the convenience of banking from anywhere, combined with the comfort of personalized service from their local bank. As a community bank, Wayne Bank is an integral part of both the local community and economy. Each year, the Bank contributes to hundreds of organizations throughout Pennsylvania and New York and Bank employees are passionate about helping their communities through event participation and service to local charities. By supporting residents, businesses, schools, and charitable organizations, Wayne Bank is dedicated to reinvesting in the community and encouraging economic growth. John F. Spall Esq. Attorney John F. Spall is a graduate of Wallenpaupack Area High School, class of 1964; The University of Scranton, class of 1968; and Villanova University School of Law, class of 1971. Attorney Spall is the firm’s senior partner and is an experienced real estate attorney with more than 45 years of experience. He has served as the Pike Wayne Board of Realtors legal counsel since 1974. He also has served Wayne County, as a 1st Assistant District Attorney and County Solicitor. Attorney Spall is a member of the Wayne and Pike County Bar Associations, the Pennsylvania Bar Association and is admitted to practice before the Courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeal for the Third Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States of America. He is current President of the Wallenpaupack School District, he is also a Director and Secretary of the Dime Bank. He is a current trustee to the Lacawac Sanctuary. He was a past Chairman of the Board of the Pike Wayne Board of the American Red Cross and a past director of the Greentown Historical Society. He was a past solicitor for the Wayne County Housing Authority and Redevelopment Authority. He was also a Director for the Hawley Bank, and a director and regional chairman of First Eastern Bank and has served numerous other community organizations. Wayne Economic Development Corporation Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO) incorporated nearly 65 years ago as a private, non-profit organization dedicated to creating jobs and improving the prosperity of the citizens of Wayne County. We are advancing our communities by integrating the County’s unique natural landscape and quality of life with forward-thinking technology, infrastructure and business support. Initiatives include The Stourbridge Project, a new technology/media business incubator with free coworking space (named the 2018 Project of the Year by the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association). Also, expanded broadband, a first-class business park, model workforce delivery system, agricultural planning, local financing and resource development. In 2018, WEDCO brought nearly $1.8 million in grant funds to Wayne County for development and planning projects. WEDCO is a Certified Provider for the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority. We are a 501(c)6 non-profit corporation comprised of businesses in partnership with state, county, and municipal government that realizes a bright economic future depends on investing and planning today. For more information on Lacawac’s 4th Annual Farm to Plate Dinner including sponsorship opportunities and tickets, visit lacawac.org/farm-to-plate or contact Craig Lukatch, President at 570-689-9494, craig.lukatch@lacawac.org.  Lacawac welcomes Devan George to its team as the newest environmental educator!
Devan joins the team after graduating from University of Delaware with a M.S. in Entomology. She grew up in Honesdale, PA, attending Honesdale High School and frequenting programs at Lacawac Sanctuary. While getting her B.S. in Environmental Conservation and Sustainability from the University of New Hampshire, she spent time volunteering at Lacawac. Prior to beginning work at Lacawac, Devan has worked for the United States Department of Agriculture, Dow AgroScience, Cornell University, and Camp Wiyaka, as their nature director. Environmental education is a lifelong passion, she always made time for sharing what she was working on and the things that she learned with the communities she lived in. She is so excited to begin the summer and work with all of you at Lacawac! (Pictured here holding a flat rock scorpion, Hadogenes troglodytes, and a whip scorpion, Phyrnus spp., on her shoulder)  The Honesdale National Bank donated $1,500.00 to Lacawac Sanctuary to support the nature preserve, environmental education center, and biological field station through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. This donation will help provide free or reduced-cost programs in-the-classroom or at Lacawac’s Field Station. Lacawac’s educational outreach programs serve K-12 students throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. The donation directly goes to support hands-on science and environmental experiences for children in over 30 school districts in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, and Wayne counties.
Founded in 1836, The Honesdale National Bank (HNB) stands as one of the area’s strongest, independent financial institutions serving Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier counties of New York. HNB offers full-service community banking through our eleven offices in Wayne, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike and Susquehanna counties. HNB has earned the distinction as a leading community bank by offering customers security, experience and unparalleled service. A reflection on our banking tradition, in 2018, HNB was named one of the “100 Highest Performing Community Banks with assets of $500M to $1B in the 21st Century” by Alex Sheshunoff and The Partnership for Banking Excellence. As a leading community bank, HNB is focused on reinvesting back into the communities in which they live, work, play and serve. Through their focus on growing opportunities for residents, local businesses and community organizations our corporate social responsibility efforts are rooted in activities that enable our local area to continue to grow thrive. Lacawac Sanctuary is a nonprofit association founded in 1966 for the purpose of protecting a gift of the original Connell Park lands by Arthur and Isabel Watres and facilitating environmental education and research. Located on Lake Wallenpaupack, the Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation plays an important role in the preservation of Lake Lacawac which is one of the southernmost glacial lakes in the hemisphere and has been preserved in pristine condition free from development and encroachment. For more information visit www.lacawac.org. Photo: Craig Lukatch, President Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center; Charles Curtin, Vice President and Trust Officer.  Scranton, Pa (March, 2019) – Wilkes-Barre and Scranton personal injury law firm Scartelli Olszewski, P.C., announces its continued support of local nonprofit organization Lacawac Sanctuary and Biological Field Station. The attorneys at Scartelli Olszewski are proud to be donors of such an impactful agency working fiercely for the good of the environment. Lacawac is an organization which promotes environmental preservation, education, and research. Learn more about the invaluable work being done by Lacawac by visiting www.Lacawac.org.
About Scartelli Olszewski, P.C.: Founded in 2001, Scartelli Olszewski, P.C. handles personal injury and wrongful death cases on behalf of medical malpractice victims as well as all personal injury matters. Scartelli Olszewski, with clients in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pa region, lives by its slogan: “Small enough to care, large enough to win.” To learn more about the firm, visit http://www.scartelli.com.  Lake Ariel, PA (March 2019) –NBT Bank donated $5,000.00 to Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. Lacawac Sanctuary is a non-profit research and education center providing the community with a host of quality environmental, historical, and cultural programs. This donation will assist with academic enrichment programs such as Conservation Leadership Academy, PiER Mentoring Program for Girls in STEM; and Day Camps, K-12 Field Experiences and Youth Environmental Sciences Afterschool Outreach.
Craig Lukatch, Lacawac Sanctuary’s president stated, “We are grateful to NBT Bank for their financial assistance. Our programs help children in our community so the local funds support our local residents. Lacawac’s goal is to educate people of all ages about northeast Pennsylvania’s unique and diverse habitats and natural resources keeping true to our mission of education, research and preservation,” Jamie Reeger, Lacawac’s Environmental Education Manager noted that “Our hands-on academic enrichment programs directly complement what students are learning in school, and address the Pennsylvania State Education Standards for Science and Technology and Environment and Ecology.” Mary Ellen Bentler, NBT Bank Vice President and Retail Market Manager Northeast PA Market stated that “NBT Bank values the work that is accomplished at Lacawac Sanctuary and supports its work through donations such as the one made through the Pennsylvania EITC program.” Businesses can make a charitable donation to approved organizations based on the amount of state taxes they owe. In return, the businesses receive a 75 percent tax credit (up to $400,000) when they file their state taxes. A two-year commitment at the same funding level earns a business a 90 percent tax credit. Lacawac Sanctuary is a nonprofit association founded in 1966 for the purpose of protecting a gift of the original Connell Park lands by Arthur and Isabel Watres and facilitating environmental education and research. Located on Lake Wallenpaupack, the Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation plays an important role in the preservation of Lake Lacawac which is one of the southernmost glacial lakes in the hemisphere and has been preserved in pristine condition free from development and encroachment. For more information visit www.lacawac.org. Photo: Laura Rowe, NBT Bank, Hamlin Branch Manager; Craig Lukatch, President Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center; Mary Ellen Bentler, NBT Bank Vice President and Retail Market Manager Northeast PA Market.
LAKE ARIEL, PA (March 2019) – Lacawac Sanctuary’s mission is to educate the next generation of environmental stewards and scientists and strengthen academic achievement by providing hands-on, indoor and outdoor STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) education programs for Preschool-12 students.
Lacawac is currently seeking funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and private foundations and donors to renovate and construct an environmental education center where children and educators can come together to understand, appreciate and protect our natural resources. Lacawac’s future Environmental Education Center will also be a gathering place in a stunning setting for the entire community. For more than 50 plus years Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center has inspired a love for nature and ecology among families, researchers, and students throughout Pennsylvania and beyond. Nearly a half century of footprints on the trails and the natural evolution of our diverse ecosystems have created a critical need to revitalize and expand the aging facilities and to preserve our forests, wetlands and other natural areas for future generations. Generous community support will help Lacawac develop a new Environmental Education Center, which will increase capacity to serve more students, allow Lacawac to provide environmental science programs year round both indoors and outdoors, and offer a venue where everyone can reconnect to nature and world. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3), Lacawac is funded solely by its members, benefactors and program participants. These fund only the day-to-day operational expenses of Lacawac. To further our mission to provide environmental education, train the next generation of scientists and earth stewards, conserve our natural resources and preserve our history, Lacawac will launch a capital campaign to build an environmental STEM education center, upgrade educational programming and improve accessibility to the property and facilities. We are inviting and encouraging our friends, supporters and everyone who cares about our work to participate in this campaign to prepare for the next 50 years. Lacawac encourages the general public to view the plans for the new environmental education center on Lacawac’s website at: lacawac.org/environmental-education-center. Lacawac is asking the public to participate and provide feedback on the plans. A link to provide comments is found at Lacawac’s website. For more information on Lacawac’s future plans to develop an environmental education center, contact Craig Lukatch, President at craig.lukatch@lacawac.org.
What does your special day look like and where do you see yourself saying "I Do"? Have you considered the Northern Poconos? From outdoor weddings to an intimate indoor reception, here are a few perfect venues for you. These four beautiful venues are all unique in their own right and you will love checking them out.
Lacawac Sanctuary Historic Watres Lodge Lacawac Sanctuary, in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, is a nature preserve that surrounds a 52-acre glacial lake. Lacawac Sanctuary was founded in 1966 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The sanctuary came about with the donation of 341 acres and now totals 545 acres. The mission of the sanctuary is to preserve the glacial lake, its watershed, surrounding forest, and historic buildings. Declared a National Natural Landmark, Lake Lacawac is free from development and is the southernmost glacial lake in the hemisphere. It has been referred to as “the southernmost unpolluted glacial lake in North America” due to the owners being careful to not allow wastewater into the lake. This is what makes Lacawac so special for your special day! Lake-side outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour on the first floor of the Historic Watres Lodge, then dinner on the lawn of the lodge in a beautiful tented space and dancing in the 20th century carriage house make for a fabulous experience throughout Lacawac on your wedding day. Your creative flair can be added to the treasures found around every corner. These treasures provide a unique atmosphere for you and your guests. The centerpiece of Lacawac besides the lake, is our Watres Lodge built in 1903. Our newly renovated Ice House Cottage is the perfect place for the bride and her maids to prepare for the big day and it is also available for the newlyweds to stay in while they prepare and/or the night of the wedding. Clients love these special options for their wedding party. More information on Lacawac weddings at www.lacawaclodge.com. The Settlers Inn, Hawley Couples hosting their romantic wedding in the Poconos at The Settlers Inn will have the choice of a garden or riverside outdoor ceremony. After you’ve said “I do,” you and your new spouse can take wedding photos while your guests will enjoy a cocktail hour, which includes an open bar and a scrumptious selection of hors d'oeuvres. A champagne toast will take place during the reception, which is held in The Undercroft Room. The lovely dining room features a fireplace, beautifully set with willow tree tiles, windows and glass-paned doors to enjoy the natural light, a stone entryway that leads to our gardens, and accents of cherry wood, glass art, and Arroyo Craftsman wall sconces. The Undercroft Room is warm, inviting, and serene, creating the perfect environment in which to celebrate your nuptials. (From Settlers Website). For more information on weddings at Settlers Inn visit their website at thesettlersinn.com/weddings. The Ledges Hotel, Hawley Ledges Hotel, is the ideal Pocono Mountains location for a more intimate wedding. The settling is breathtaking with their decks offering views of the river gorge falls. The Waterfall Package at Ledges is ideal for 25 to 50 guests and is available from May to October. Bridal parties will have the ceremony on site, a cocktail reception, wedding cake, coffee bar, and an open bar with a champagne toast. Their Gorgeous Package can accommodate up to 125 guests year-round. This package offers guests 4 hors d’oeuvres, 2 small plate stations, an open bar and dessert displays like cream puffs or chocolate covered strawberries. Guests can end the evening with a coffee bar and after dinner cordials. Each bride and groom will also receive the assistance of a wedding coordinator to make sure all details are handled from beginning to end. (From Ledges Hotel website). For more information on this unique venue visit ledgeshotel.com/weddings-receptions. The French Manor, Newfoundland When it comes to romantic Pennsylvania wedding venues, no place compares to the French Manor Inn and Spa. Nestled atop Huckleberry Mountain in Newfoundland, PA, our enchanting stone chateau offers brides and grooms the ideal setting for their special day. The grounds at the inn offer unparalleled views, an inviting ambiance, and luxury accommodations for you and your guests. The knowledgeable staff is eager to assist with planning your Pocono wedding down to the smallest detail. Another great thing about having your reception at The Manor is that we will not host any other weddings on your special day. (From the French Manor Website). For more information on the beautiful French Manor visit them at thefrenchmanor.com/storybook-weddings/. Photos credit Nicole Dumond Photography. nicoledumondphoto.com/  The Dime Bank donated $6,000.00 to Lacawac Sanctuary to support the nature preserve, environmental education center, and biological field station. $5,000.00 was donated through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program to support Lacawac Sanctuary’s mission to educate the next generation of environmental stewards and scientists and strengthen academic achievement by providing hands-on, indoor and outdoor STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education programs for Preschool to 12th grade students.
$1,000.00 was donated as a corporate sponsorship to help with the Sanctuary’s mission to promote environmental understanding through education and conservation – a worthy mission that aligns with the values of many organizations devoted to improving quality of life in the communities where they do business. The Lacawac Sanctuary is a non-profit conservation, research, and education center providing the community with a host of quality environmental, historical, and cultural programs. Lacawac Sanctuary president Craig Lukatch-Setser stated, “The financial support offered by The Dime Bank makes it possible for Lacawac to educate over 2700 students each year with hands on STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) opportunities both in the classroom and at Lacawac' 550 acre outdoor classroom. We are grateful for the bank's continued support and their partnership to make education a priority in our region and communities we live in.” For more information, visit www.lacawac.org. The Dime Bank is dedicated to supporting education in our school districts and to bringing the arts to our communities through the sponsorship of many different programs and venues. The Dime Bank has been participating in the EITC program since 2001. If you are passionate about your future, choose The Dime Bank as your financial partner. Serving its primary market of Northeast Pennsylvania since 1905, the bank offers a full array of financial services and solutions. Community banking yields community benefits. For more information on The Dime Bank, visit www.thedimebank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender. Pictured left to right: John F. Spall, Esq., The Dime Bank Board Member and Lacawac Sanctuary Trustee; Craig Lukatch-Setser, Lacawac Sanctuary President; Cassandra Box, The Dime Bank Teller; Amanda Ferris, The Dime Bank Teller; Viktoria Thompson, The Dime Bank Customer Service Representative. |
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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 program fees, memberships, sponsorships, grants and private donations from people like you. |
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