Foraging in the Forest
Saturday, June 4th 9:00 am Join renowned herbalist Nathaniel Whitmore, for a walk around Lacawac looking for perennial vegetables, medicinal herbs, mushrooms, and all the edibles in the forest. The forest has sustained our ancestors for generations. Learn how you can add some unusual options to you garden repertoire. Meet at the Environmental Education Center. $5.00 per person. Registration required. 
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Bird Walk at Lacawac
Saturday, June 11th 8:00 am Join Northeast PA Audubon Society's expert birders for a walk through the Sanctuary. We will explore the area looking for birds setting up their nests as well as migrants just passing through on their way farther north. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at the Environmental Education Center. Donations suggested. Registration required.
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Morning Paddle on Lake Lacawac
Saturday, June 18th 9:00 am Enjoy a quiet morning on the lake after a short introduction about the ecological features and the research being conducted on the lake. Learn why this is the most pristine lake in North America. An identification scavenger hunt will be available to interested participants. Paddle and safety instructions will be given prior to launching. Meet at the dock. $10.00/person. Registration limited and required.
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Forest Bathing Walk
Wednesday, July 13th 7:00 pm Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide Steve Ruelke for a walk in the woods and an immersion practice called Forest Bathing. In the 1980s Japanese scientists began searching for ways to minimize all the negative impacts that urbanization was having on individuals and society as a whole. They discovered that a two- to three-hour immersion in which one relaxes and breathes in the natural chemistry of a forest, can lower blood pressure, reduce stress levels, improve mood, increase restfulness, and boost one’s immune system. They called this practice “Shinrin-yoku” which literally translates “forest bath,” the art of taking in the atmosphere of the forest. Meet at the Environmental Education Center. Registration required.
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Lake Lacawac Paddle
Sunday, July 17th 2:00 pm Enjoy a quiet morning on the lake after a short introduction about the ecological features and the research being conducted on the lake. Learn why this is the most pristine lake in North America. An identification scavenger hunt will be available to interested participants. Paddle and safety instructions will be given prior to launching. Meet at the dock on Lake Lacawac. $10.00/person. Registration limited and required.
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Tech on the Trail
Wednesday, July 27th 6:30 pm Bring your phone and learn how to ID plants and animals using iNaturalist, one of the leading nature data collection apps. Users can connect to a community of citizen scientists around the world to identify many different plant and animal species and assist in creating research quality data for scientists. A guided walk with an educator will give instruction on how to use the app and how to collect data for a Lacawac Citizen Science project. Meet at the Visitor Center. $5.00/person. Registration required.
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Morning Paddle on Lake Lacawac
Sunday, August 7th 9:00 am Enjoy a quiet morning on the lake after a short introduction about the ecological features and the research being conducted on the lake. Learn why this is the most pristine lake in North America. An identification scavenger hunt will be available to interested participants. Paddle and safety instructions will be given prior to launching. Meet at the dock on Lake Lacawac. $10.00/person. Registration limited and required.
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LIVE Birds of Prey
Saturday, August 20th 10:00 am The Delaware Valley Raptor Center will bring live raptors to Lacawac. Come and see a hawk, a falcon, owls, and an eagle. Learn about predator/prey relationships, wildlife rehabilitation, fascinating adaptations, and why we need to protect the wildlife in our communities. Park at the Environmental Education Center. $5.00/person. Registration limited and required
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Forest Bathing Walk
Saturday, September 10th 9:00 am Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide Steve Ruelke for a walk in the woods and an immersion practice called Forest Bathing. In the 1980s Japanese scientists began searching for ways to minimize all the negative impacts that urbanization was having on individuals and society as a whole. They discovered that a two- to three-hour immersion in which one relaxes and breathes in the natural chemistry of a forest, can lower blood pressure, reduce stress levels, improve mood, increase restfulness, and boost one’s immune system. They called this practice “Shinrin-yoku” which literally translates “forest bath,” the art of taking in the atmosphere of the forest. Meet at the Environmental Education Center. $5.00/person. Registration required.
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Mushroom Walk
Saturday, September 17th 9:00 am Join renowned mushroom expert Nathaniel Whitmore for a guided walk at Lacawac Sanctuary. Learn identification and where to look for many interesting species including conservation and ethics of picking and eating mushrooms. Meet at the Environmental Education Center. $5.00/person. Registration required.
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Morning Paddle on Lake Lacawac
Sunday, September 25th 9:00 am Enjoy a quiet morning on the lake after a short introduction about the ecological features and the research being conducted on the lake. Learn why this is the most pristine lake in North America. An identification scavenger hunt will be available to interested participants. Paddle and safety instructions will be given prior to launching. Meet at the dock at Lake Lacawac. $10.00/person. Registration limited and required.
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Full Moon Paddle
Sunday, October 9th 7:00 pm Enjoy a quiet evening on the lake as the sun sets then watch as the full moon rises over Lake Lacawac. Paddle and safety instructions will be given prior to launching. Meet at the dock on Lake Lacawac. $10.00/person. Registration limited and required.
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Un-haunting Hike
Sunday, October 29th 6:00 pm Family fun night. Wear your costume as we play night games in the forest, walk through the historic buildings. Find out what goes bump in the night. Learn who/what makes the "spooky" sounds in the old barn. Explore with your night vision. Collect candy treats along the way. Meet at the Environmental Education Center. Space is limited. $5.00/person. Registration is required.
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Full Moon Hike
Tuesday, November 8th 6:00 pm Join Environmental Educator, Jamie Reeger, for a guided hike on the trails at Lacawac. As our eyes adjust to the fading light we’ll look and listen for the nocturnal awakening. We will hike to the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack to watch the full moon rise. This is a strenuous 3 mile hike, please be prepared and dress accordingly. Meet at the Visitor Center. Donations suggested. Registration is required.
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Register for our programs:
Phone: 570.689.9494
Email: info@lacawac.org
Online: Use link under program description
Program fees are non-refundable.
Phone: 570.689.9494
Email: info@lacawac.org
Online: Use link under program description
Program fees are non-refundable.
