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Eagles Mere Conservancy Newsletter
Issue Number 32
PRESERVATION ~ EDUCATION ~ RECREATION
May 2015
The Eagles Mere Conservancy:
2015 Activities are in Bloom
So that was one long winter season. But here we are passing the vernal equinox
and that can only mean one thing—enjoying the warmth of Eagles Mere. Flowers
in bloom, the trails cleared, the cabin doors open, the stirring wildlife, and the
sounds of people, young and old, enjoying the resources and activities of the Eagles
Mere Conservancy.
This edition of the Eagles Mere Conservancy Newsletter is bursting with news
from the mountain. Your hiking and program schedules are now together and
included. Don’t forget to mark the calendars for the EMC Friendraiser on Friday,
July 17th at 6pm, and the annual meeting on Sunday, August 9th at noon. Check
out these great articles inside, filled with information:
• Update on our reforestation efforts by Steve Jaquith
• Our summer high school intern, Bridget Paonessa reports on conservation of
our forests
• A children’s program based on Eric Carle’s, The Very Hungry Caterpillar from
Vivian Williams
• A poem, Stars, by Jeb Carter
• Arachnids and echoes of an ancient forest by Irene Safren
• Hikes and rambles highlights by Jack Leo
• Annual kayak trip from Betsy Beaugard
August will find us welcoming new members to the EMC board, and that also
means new leadership. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who
makes Eagles Mere, and the Eagles Mere Conservancy, special to all of us— especially our board members, volunteers, forestry experts and naturalists who help
plan our events and help preserve the beauty of Eagles Mere. Our community is
about the land and the lake, but without good people Eagles Mere is just a place.
Continue to make it special.
Andy Rau, EMC President
Mission Statement
The Eagles Mere Conservancy preserves natural resources through land acquisition for water
and soil conservation, wildlife sanctuary and refuge, and preservation of scenic beauty in
Eagles Mere, PA and the surrounding area. The Conservancy promotes educational and
recreational programs to support its preservation mission and to encourage an understanding,
appreciation and responsible stewardship of natural resources.
HIGHLIGHTS
to look for in the summer schedule
• Birds of Prey on Tuesday, July
7th
• July Family Day on Saturday,
July 11th
• Friend Raiser on the Dell on
Friday, July 17th
• Kayak Trip on Friday, July 24th
• Bats: Myths and Facts on
Tuesday, August 4th
• August Family Day on Saturday,
August 8th
• Astronomy Night on Tuesday,
August 11th
Please join us
at the Cabin for the
Annual Meeting
on Sunday August 9,
12:00 noon.
We hope to see you
there!
Building on Our Successes
Who’s Who
in the Conservancy
Executive Committee
President - Andrew Rau
Vice President - Alice Weeman
Secretary - Pat Piper-Smyer
Treasurer - Kevin Gardner
Directors
Beth Borges
Meg Class
Sherri Cooney
Ruth Ann Hopkins
Mary Housenick Kalady
Suzanne Lee
Lisa Murray
Kevin McFadden
Tripp Pendleton
Amy Shapiro
Robin Hastings Sheedy
Pete Swinick
Fundraising
Cece Estey King
Consulting Forester
Steve Jaquith
Administration
Kathy Booth
Chief Naturalist
Irene Safren
Dir. Of Nature & the Arts
Vivian Williams
Director of Outdoor Education
Maggie Testa
To Reach the
Conservancy
Telephone:
Cabin: 570-525-3725
Office: 570-525-3385
Email:
conserve@epix.net
Website:
www.eaglesmereconservancy.org
Cabin Hours:
Monday-Saturday, 9:30am~4:00pm
Sunday, 11:00am~4:00pm
As our high-school student researcher, Bridget Paonessa, documented this past
summer, our reforestation efforts dating back to 1996 show that desirable tree seedlings will develop into saplings where they’re protected from deer. This is consistent
with our student research work in earlier years, in which it was shown that browsing
by deer is the limiting factor in regenerating our woodlands. The detailed reports
that Bridget has written have been added to our other student research records.
Bridget’s research plots confirmed that deer have very clear food
preferences, and that they have
strongly influenced our present and
future forest. Outside the fences, the
only saplings we found are American beech and striped maple. Inside the fences, we found healthy
saplings that developed from nearby
seed sources. Tuliptree, black cherry,
yellow birch, black birch, and pin
cherry were the most abundant.
Reforestation Process
Such diversity is important for a
healthy forest, especially when one considers that striped maple is short-lived and
most mature American beech trees are attacked and slowly killed by beech bark disease.
Those tall saplings inside our fences are now crowding each other. It is time to
thin some of the thick groves so the most suitable trees can continue to grow and
thrive. That is the gist of the updated forest management plan that will guide our
efforts for the next several years. This sapling release work has already started inside
the Catharine DeWeese woodland restoration area, where we have relocated the gate
for direct access from the railroad grade (less than a half-mile past the cabin). Notice
the cucumbertree we planted in 1996 just inside the gate, and the abundance of
young tuliptree saplings. We’re opening a trail through this young woodland so
visitors and students can see more of this special area.
On the walk to this site, visitors can see how the reforestation process begins.
Volunteers installed a small demonstration fence in October of 2012 just past the
new Tulip Tree House. Here, tuliptree, black birch, red maple, and pin cherry seedlings are all evident. These are natural seedlings; we have simply protected them
from deer and planted ten larger native shrubs for variety. (This and a later planting
behind the cabin have 100% survival, thanks to the good work of our volunteers.)
We’re addressing our park trees as well as those in the forest. On the Village Green
and in Forest Park, it’s time for another round of planting new trees, selecting those
species with the best chances for long lives. We won’t be planting ash or hemlock due
to devastating insects. We’ll plant no maples or black cherry trees now, because we
have many of them and we want to diversify.
What will we be planting? On the Village Green we’ll include red oaks, which
have done very well wherever we’ve planted them over the past 15 years. Tuliptree,
hackberry, catalpa, littleleaf linden, shagbark hickory, Kentucky coffeetree, and several others are also on our list. For the very poorly drained soil in Forest Park we have
fewer good choices, but we expect to plant pin oak, shellbark hickory, blackgum, and
thornless honey-locust. They will fill in the gaps created by the removal of hazardous
trees.
We’re doing more than planting trees, of course. In Forest Park, we’re maintaining two small wetlands and a small
meadow by periodically removing invaders such as young bush honeysuckle plants that are starting to colonize these
unique areas. Some judicious and timely weeding will let these meadow plant communities continue to provide
desirable habitat for wildlife and people.
We maintain and improve the various types of land and facilities in our care, and we look toward the future. While
it’s now time to thin some sapling groves, two of our student research plots are in very young tree seedlings. Creating
the next forest and educating the next generation of forest stewards are ongoing projects. Bridget’s research reports are
part of the record of what our students have discovered about how best to regenerate and diversify our forests. Our
work continues.
Stephen E. Jaquith
Conserving the Conservancy’s Forests
Pete Swinick, a board member of the Conservancy and the chairman of its Forest Stewardship committee, visited
my high school in the spring of 2014 in hopes of finding teenagers interested in completing several different student
research projects. As a sophomore aspiring to major in biology in college, I jumped at this opportunity to learn more
about the environment. After several meetings with Pete, which were spent discussing the goals of the Conservancy, I
met Steve Jaquith, the Conservancy’s consulting forester.
In recent years, the Eagles Mere Conservancy has been taking strides to increase the diversity of the forest on their
385 acres of land. By fencing areas of all sizes and planting an abundance of young native trees and shrubs, they are
achieving this goal. With projects in several parts of the forest, someone
was needed to document the results of the multiple fencings and plantings.
With Steve’s guidance, I spent my summer completing a variety of
projects and writing reports on what I found. The majority of my research was centered on how deer browsing affects the growth and establishment of tree seedlings. With many of the projects, land was or had
been fenced off to prevent deer influence. Then, the number of tree seedlings or saplings within the fence was compared to the number outside of
the fence. In all circumstances, the abundance as well as the diversity of
species was drastically higher within the fence than it was outside, proving that deer are the single greatest threat to the future forest.
With hungry deer browsing nearly all the tree seedlings, the only foliIntern, Bridget Paonessa
age they are leaving behind are the plants they do not prefer to eat. I
have seen that the only seedlings that remain untouched by the deer are American beech and striped maple. Because
these are the only two species that can escape this threat, they are among the very few plants that compose the forest’s
understory. The only hope for the seedlings that are preferred by deer is to put fences around them. Once the trees
reach an appropriate size where the deer cannot harm them, the fence can be removed. Until then, the deer will
continue to essentially create a forest composed of the plants they dislike.
Because of the Conservancy’s generosity and Steve’s assistance, I have had the privilege of learning information I
would not have been privy to otherwise. I am eager to continue my research and document my findings.
Bridget Paonessa
Treasurers Report
Donors were very generous to the Conservancy in 2014. We received contributions of $129,788. Included
in that amount were gifts in memory of and in honor of individuals in the amount of $25,916. We sincerely
thank the families of Carter Buller, Evelyn Kassab, Gloria Currie, Nick Housenick, Skip Brand and Tina Class.
We are very grateful to receive annual income from the Margaret Estey Fund and the Betsy Moore Fund. Our
major expenses for 2014 were $25,826 for education, $52,019 for land preservation, and $25,263 for support.
Kevin Gardner, Treasurer
Notes From The Log Cabin
ARACHNID CHARMER
If that seems like a contradiction in terms, consider the
daddy-long-legs. Whereas most people are inclined to keep
spiders at a respectful distance, the daddy-long-legs often
elicit just the opposite response. There is something decidedly whimsical and appealing about the small body
bobbing along on top of those improbably long and spindly legs that appear to be no more than wispy threads. In
fact, they are not quite as fragile and vulnerable to injury
as they appear, and once broken off cannot regenerate. It
is common to see one of these little creatures with as many
as three of its legs missing, its progress a bit stumbling and
off balance, but still surviving. However, should it lose one
of its second pair of legs it would be severely impaired,
and to lose both would be fatal, for they bear every sense
except sight. Watch as a daddy-long-legs makes its way
along and you will see the second pair of legs, longer than
the others, stretched out in front tentatively tapping the
surface that it is walking upon before proceeding. Like an
insect’s antennae, they gather critical information about
its surroundings. Rather fantastically, the two dark eyes
are mounted on mini turrets in the middle of the back.
There is an “urban legend” that many children have
repeated to me through the years with great assurance:
“They have the strongest venom of all but can’t bite us
because of their size”! In fact, they have no venom at all.
In spite of their resemblance to spiders, they are not spiders, all of which do have venom. What some mistake for
fangs are in fact two harmless leg-like pedipalps behind
the mouth used to steer food into their jaws.
Often during the children’s programs a daddy-long-legs
will wander onto the scene, an unexpected but always
welcome, guest. Children can’t resist trying to catch them,
usually using one of the fragile legs as a convenient handle,
and many impromptu lessons in daddy-long-legs anatomy
and proper handling take place over the course of a summer. In that way the wonder and delight that such close
contact inspires isn’t marred by unintended injury, and the
newly found friend can go bobbing on its way, all gangly
legs intact and operable.
ECHOES OF AN ANCIENT FOREST
What are those little plants all over the woods? Are they
baby trees? Of the many questions asked by visitors to the
cabin, this is one of the most frequent ones. I know immediately that they are referring to the club mosses, or
Lycopodium (though they are not mosses any more than
they are baby trees). Among the varieties of Lycopodium
found in Sullivan County is the one often referred to as
Princess Pine. Unfortunately, in many areas they have been
over collected for use as Christmas wreaths and decorations.
At times during programs with the children, I’ll ask
them to squat or lie down eye level with the “miniature
trees” and to imagine a small creature, perhaps an ancestor
of the dinosaurs, walking beneath them. For it was this
family of plants, along with the horsetails and ferns, that
comprised the first great forests of earth. Towering up to
200 feet high, they flourished in the moist humid climate
of the late Paleozoic Era, roughly between 350 million to
270 million years ago. Huge dragonflies with 2-1/2 foot
wingspans flew among them. Roaches, probably little
changed from those of today, scavenged for food beneath
them.
Gradually these forests diminished as flowering plants
evolved and became dominant. But their story would arc
across an unimaginable span of time and they would come
to dominate a very different world. For these were the great
forests of the Coniferous Period. Their fossilized remains
would fuel the Industrial Revolution, ushering in the age
of technology and changing the face of the world forever.
The tiny plants that are the object of so many questions are the remnants of that once great family. Sitting
quietly among them is to feel connected to their ancient
history; to feel part of that great river of life flowing out of
the ancient seas, across eons of time and into the unforeseeable future.
Come join us at the Conservancy cabin throughout
the summer as we continue to explore the rich diversity,
beauty and wonder of the natural world.
See you at the Cabin, Irene
Stars
They shine their happy faces down on us.
They witness everything.
Like Angels.
Winking and twinkling on God’s big black canvass.
Despite what people say, they are not merely hot gas.
They are as much just burning gas as Rainbows are just illusions.
They mean much more.
Striking love and passion into the eyes and hearts of all of God’s
children.
Forming shapes and stories as they dance across the night sky.
Spoken of and wondered about by all races, religions, and peoples.
Like angels, they cannot always be seen.
We are blinded by light, darkness, forces of nature, and technology.
Sometimes we even forget that they are there.
But like angels, we know in our hearts that they have been there all
along.
Jeb Carter
The Very Quiet Cricket
a range of sounds using our vocal cords and feeling the
In the past few years there seems to be a preponderance vibrations. But insects don’t have vocal cords. How could
of very young children; the demographics of Eagles Mere we get someone’s attention without speaking? Clapping,
is definitely dynamic. And so the Conservancy has a se- whistling, rubbing hands together, stomping, are all ways
ries of programs aimed at the youngest among us.
we could communicate if we imitate insects. To imitate a
I will share with you a favorite book and the associ- cricket, find a small comb and a wooden craft stick to repated activity, part of our Tiny Tot Explorer series, that is resent the file and scraper on the cricket’s wings. Rub the
especially well suited for outcraft stick along the comb.
door exploration. Eric Carle’s
You can also encourage a
books cover any number of
child to record insect song
biological topics and we exusing a cell phone.
plored sound this past summer
We follow the story with
with The Very Quiet Cricket.
a hike, gathering natural maThe story follows the efterials to create a paper plate
forts of a young cricket that
rattle with the perfect stick
meets lots of sound-making inhandle. Then we decorate
sects but cannot respond. Fithe plates and jam. The
nally the cricket (male) grows
Mid-Atlantic region is parin size and age and by the last
ticularly rich in insect song
page he is ready to chirp. The
and attention to this night
book contains a digital chip
music will make an evening
A Gathering of Crickets
with a chirp but since my book
magical.
has chirped for several decades, the very quiet cricket reStop by the Cabin and investigate our bookshelves, filled
mains very quiet. This afforded me the wonderful oppor- with wonderful books that will enhance understanding of
tunity to find a genuine chirp with a YouTube video so the natural world for all ages.
you can see and hear how the cricket rubs its wings toJoining Irene and Maggie in creative expression and
gether - http://youtu.be/8E6q9W8Ur2k. If you want serious investigation is always a joy. Ray, my star-watchto be awed by the diversity and number of species of crick- ing husband, will shed some light as we gather in the dark
ets, cicadas and katydids go to Singing Insects of North for another astronomy night. Please check the schedule
America for hours of insect “singing” pleasure - http:// for new offerings and old favorites. I look forward, as
always, to joining you in another summer of discovering
www.entnemdept.ufl.edu/walker/buzz/index.htm.
Before we begin the story, we explore sound and com- and rediscovering this wonderful place in the mountains.
See you at the Cabin, Viv Williams
munication. We hold our hands to our throats and create
The Tulip Tree House
Last August, in conjunction with August’s Family Day,
the EMC hosted the Grand Opening of the Tulip Tree
House, which was graciously donated by the Jenkin family. A grounded tree house, it has been named the “Tulip
Tree House” as it is situated next to a majestic Tulip Poplar
Tree. The structure will be used as a child-centered, handson, nature center housing many books and educational
materials donated by Joan and Dave Werner. The interior
of the house has been enhanced by a menagerie of animal
mounts, skins, feathers and antlers donated by the family
of outdoorsman and summer visitor to Eagles Mere, Lewis
Kunkel. Ken Class completed the interior by building a
long wooden slab table and bookshelf. Elaine and Rob
Bidelspacher donated a rustic table, perfect for puzzles or
playing games. The ConSERVancy Stewards, over the
course of several Sundays, hung animal mounts, organized
books and games, cleaned-up brush and mulched trails
surroundings. Despite rain showers, the event was well
attended. Rain ponchos were distributed and I led a scavenger hunt that guided participants through the Nature
Trail to the Tulip Tree House and ended back at the Cabin
area. Participants completing the scavenger hunt were rewarded free ice cream coupons. If you were not able to
attend this late summer event, please make sure you stop
by this summer to check out our fabulous new addition,
the Tulip Tree House!
Maggie Testa
Hikes & Rambles Highlights 2014
As I wind down my twelfth and last season of planning the Eagles Mere Conservancy hiking program, I wanted to
take the opportunity to thank the many individuals who have been such capable hike leaders for us.
Most particularly Ruth Rode and Wilson Ferguson who
have been the stalwarts of hike organization, planning, and
leadership for so many, many years. More recently George
Freeland, David Gillis, Dan Hrabko, Mary Jo Saxe, and
Steve Szoke have been excellent hike leaders and hopefully
will continue for many years.
I wanted to mention a few of the memorable hikes and
rambles of this season. We had a most interesting
and informative ramble on a Tuesday that looked like the
definite makings of a drencher when we visited the farm of
Bill and Mary Jo Saxe north of Dushore. We got to tour a
working no-tillage farm and learn about the advantages of
this new farming technique that helps to preserve soil quality
and minimize nutrient runoff and stream pollution. Another memorable hike was our expedition to the opposite
Hike to the Haystacks
side of the haystacks and subsequent “dry” fording of the
Loyalsock so clearly demonstrated in this snapshot.
Jack Leo
Kayak Trip
One of the highlights of my summer for the last 8 years or so has been the Conservancy’s kayak trip with Canoe
Susquehanna. Betsy, Allan and Jeremy Quant have been in the business a long time and run a first class operation.
They provide participants with great equipment (several types of kayaks) and shuttle us to our cars. Along the route,
Allan, a former teacher, gives us a history or nature talk about the area. It is so peaceful out on the water. If it gets too
hot, you can jump in the river or have a water fight with one of the water guns they provide each paddler. While the
trips are generally 6-7 miles, we all manage to complete the course at a relaxed pace. One of the Quants takes photos
of the trip which are available free on their website for you to enjoy afterwards.
Last summer we had a great turnout of around 20 participants. Six of my cousins from Rhode Island joined Mark
and me. But I think that there may have been more
McCorkles in our group. It was very sad that Carter Buller
was not with us but we did feel his spirit. He had been on
the trip for many years.
If you are no longer able to hike, you might want to consider this trip as a way to spend a morning out in nature.
This is the reason that Carter joined us each year. The sit-on
kayaks are easy to get in and out of and there are also 2person kayaks if one needs a little help with the paddling.
These kayaks are great for parents with younger children.
This year’s trip is planned for Friday, July 24th. The 6Kayak Trip with Canoe Susquehanna
mile trip is called the Lewisburg Appetizer. We will meet at
Milton State Park at 9:30 AM and paddle to Chillisquaque. You will not be disappointed! Please call me at 525-3381
for more information. But to make a reservation, you must call Betsy Quant at Canoe Susquehanna at 570-524-7692
or 888-524-7692 or email – mail@paddlehappy.com to reserve your kayak and place on the shuttle. The cost is $45.00
per person. For more information, go to http://www.paddlehappy.com. We usually meet at the Outlet Pond around
8:30 AM to carpool to the start.
Betsy Beaugard
2015 Summer Programs ~ Eagles Mere Conservancy
All children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
**Alternative programs will be planned if it rains. Please be on time!
All programs begin at the Conservancy Cabin unless otherwise indicated.
Most, but not all, programs start at 10am; check time and place to be sure.
Hikes depart from the Outlet Pond at 9:30 AM (for those events where we will drive north on 42 to
either 154 or 220, we will meet hikers from Laporte & World’s End State Park at the junction of 154 &
220 at ~9:40). Be prepared with water, lunch, sturdy shoes, & proper clothing (such as long pants due
to briers & stinging nettles). Families encouraged to participate – children must be accompanied by an
adult. On some hikes there may be rough terrain & bushwhacking where there is no blazed trail (so
identified in hike description). Hike lengths & elevation change over 150' are estimated for each hike.
Afternoon return time will depend on hike length and/or driving distances.
JUNE
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Monday 10-11:15 A.M. Trails and Tales: Through stories, games, discovery walks, crafts and other activities children learn about the natural world. Suggested ages 4-7 but flexible. Cabin. Irene
JULY
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Wednesday 10-11:30 A.M. From Planaria to Polliwogs: The Critters of the Pond. Using dip nets we
will scoop along the pond edges to find some of the fascinating critters that call the pond home. Microscopes
will be available for close-up views. 5-Adult. Cabin. Irene
Thursday World’s end back to Eagles Mere Park. Jack Leo
World’s end back to Eagles Mere Park: Drive ~7˚ mi to World’s End State Park to begin hike. Hike will
combine portions of Double Run Nature (waterfalls), Red X link, LT (mineral spring & Neeneha Falls) and
Loyalsock Canyon Vista trails to hike to Eagles Mere Park. ~5 mi.
Friday 10-11:30 A.M. Bug Olympics. Come meet and learn about some beneficial local insects, their lives
and importance in our environment. Then..let the games begin! Bug contestants will be collected on site at
the games (no pre-selected bugs, please). Human participants will work in teams to enter their bug athlete.
Medals to be awarded. Rain date Tuesday, July 14. Cabin. Irene
Sunday 12:30—1:30 ConSERVancy Stewards. Calling all teenagers! Earn community service hours for
that college application! Cabin Maggie
Monday 10-11:15 A.M. Trails and Tales. Through stories, games, discovery walks, crafts and other activities children learn about the natural world. Suggested ages 4-7 but flexible. Cabin. Irene
Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Live Birds of Prey. Come meet and learn about these magnificent birds, how human
activities effect them and what can be done to help them. There will also be a “please touch” collection of
feathers, pellets, talons, etc. Presented by Franklin Klock of the Carbon County Environmental Education
Center. Intergenerational.DeWire Center.
Wednesday 9:30 A.M.-Noon. Double Run Nature Trail. We’ll meet at the Outlet Pond to carpool to
World’s End State Park. This beautiful trail follows a stream with small waterfalls and deep pools. Two miles
with a few steep rough spots. Irene
Thursday Canyon Vista Rock Gardens Circuit: Rick Liebert
Drive about 7˚ miles to Canyon Vista. Hike up thru the Canyon Vista rock garden and then continue on an
unblazed trail along a rock escarpment to RX6, left on RX6 to its connection with the LT, right on LT then
right on Canyon Vista Trail. Just before Canyon Vista Trail begins its descent we continue on an unblazed
trail along lower edge of escarpment through interesting rock features. Left on Cold Run Road for a short
distance to an old RR grade, then right on grade over to the LT/Loyalsock Canyon Vista Trail and return to
start. ~4.2 miles
Saturday 10-11:30 A.M. Gnome Homes. Build a home or a village for a gnome using dry woodland
materials. (nothing green to be picked). Construction sites will be carefully selected and environmental
impact considered. Our structures will be there for all to see along the railroad bed. Cabin. Irene
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2:00-4:00 Family Day! Join your Eagles Mere family for a fun-filled Scavenger Hunt! The last clue will
lead you to your ice cream sundae treat! Cabin
Sunday 12:30-1:30 ConSERVancy Stewards. Calling all teenagers? Come serve the EM conservancy by
helping clear trails and cut back invasive plants. Meet at the cabin by 12:30. Maggie
Monday 10-11:15 A.M. Trails and Tales. Through stories, games, discovery walks, crafts and other activities children learn about the natural world. Suggested ages 4-7 but flexible. Cabin. Irene
Wednesday 10-11:30 A.M. Letter boxing. Join us in the fun and challenging world of letter boxing.
Create your own stamp and passport book. Follow clues to find the hidden passport book with the Conservancy stamp. Intergenerational. Cabin. Irene.
Thursday Haystacks Circuit: Mary Jo Saxe Haystacks Circuit: We will drive about 9 miles to the Cosgrove
cabin off Rock Run Road. The hike will go from the Cabin on Bear Creek down to a swimming hole on the
Loyalsock, then we will hike out to Karge Road and on to a steep trail leading down to the Hay Stacks. After
crossing the Loyalsock to the southern bank, we will take the Loyalsock Trail back to Rock Run Road and on
to the starting point. Overall about 5 miles. Bring lunch
Friend Raiser in the Dell. 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10-11:30 A.M. Who Knows Whose Nose? Discover some weird and wonderful animal adaptations. Design a critter that won’t be found and eaten by a hungry predator. Intergenerational. Cabin. Irene
3:00-4:00 P.M. Nature Art on the beach. Maggie
6:00-9:00 P.M. Babysitters’ Club. Enjoy a night to yourself by dropping your kids and your babysitters off
at the conservancy Cabin for evening games, crafts and adventures with Maggie. Ages 3 and up. Maggie
Sunday 12:30-1:30 ConSERVancy Stewards. Calling all teenagers! Earn community service hours for
that college application! Maggie
Monday 10-11:15 A.M. Smokey Bear and Fire Prevention. Everyone’s favorite bear is coming to the
cabin! After an interactive and informative program on fire prevention and the methods used to fight forest
fires Smokey will pay a visit. Don’t forget your camera! Cabin. Irene
Tuesday Ramble: Split Rock George Freeland
We will drive about half way up the road leading to High Knob and park a short distance off the road. The
ramble is about 1 ˚ miles round trip, mostly level although we may walk through high grass. We walk to a
large collection of “split rocks” that afford lots of climbing opportunities for the kids and those who are young
at heart.
Wednesday 10-11:30 A.M. Damsels and Dragons. Come learn about and meet those vibrant creatures of
the air, damselflies and dragonflies. Before they emerge as adults however, they begin life as drab colored
larvae (also called nymphs or naiads). Using pond nets, we’ll catch and observe them along with other pond
critters. Cabin. Intergenerational. Irene
Thursday Near Hoagland Vista area Steve Szoke Generally hiking Browns Trail , old RR grade , Big
Swamp Run falls, down to Hoagland Branch.
Friday 8:30 A.M. KAYAK TRIP The 6-mile Lewisburg Appetizer trip starts at Milton State Park and ends
at Lake Chillisquaque. See the river from a new perspective while watching for wildlife and learning local
history! While snacks are provided, there is an optional stop at mile 4 to purchase food. After the trip, you
will be transported back to your car. Cost: $45/person or $35/person if you bring your own equipment.
Boats must have current registration or launch stickers. Reservations are required. Email
Mail@paddleHappy.com or phone 888-524-7692 (local 570-524-7692) for details and to book your spot! To
discuss the trip or arrange to carpool, please contact Betsy Beaugard, 570-525-3381 or
betsy.beaugard@verizon.net. Meet at the outlet pond at 8:30 a.m. sharp if you want to carpool or follow us
to the start.
Saturday 10-11:30 A.M. Gotta Have a Habitat. Intergenerational. We’ve received letters from some
critters who would like to make Eagles Mere their home. Explore different habitats in the vicinity of the
cabin to see if you can find them suitable homes. Cabin. Irene
AUGUST
8/1
8/2
Saturday 3:00-4:00 Nature Art on the beach. Maggie
Sunday 12:30-1:30 ConSERVancy Stewards Calling all teenagers! Earn community service hours for that
college application! This week we continue to clear brush! Yeah! Bring gloves if you can. Cabin. Maggie
8/3
8/4
8/4**
8/4
8/5
8/6
8/7
8/8
8/8
8/9
8/9
8/10
8/11
8/11
8/12
8/13
8/14
Monday 10-11:15 A.M. Trails and Tales. Through stories, games, discovery walks, crafts and other
activities children learn about the natural world. Suggested ages 4-7 but flexible. Cabin. Irene
Tuesday Farm Ramble: Mary Jo Saxe We will drive 18 miles to Saxe farm near Colley to visit 175 acre
crop farm for easy 1.5 mile hike through and around fields of soybeans, corn and hay. Walking tour will
educate hikers on local farming conservation efforts. Lots of wildflowers to see. Some hills. Bring lunch to
enjoy at overlook.
Tiny Tot Explorers 10am – 11:15am for pre-school aged children
Stories, songs, crafts and walks will lead to adventure and discovery of the natural world around the cabin.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Led by Viv
7:30 P.M. Bats: Myths and Facts. DeWire Center. Susan Gallagher, Chief Naturalist at the Carbon
County Environmental Education Center will present a program on these highly beneficial and much
maligned animals. A live bat will be with her to meet the audience. Join us for this fascinating and informative program. DeWire Center.
Wednesday Botanical Illustration: Mosses 10am-11:30am for Adults and Teens
Learn about the biology of moss and sketch and water color their beautiful forms. We will take a short walk
to a beautiful mossy glade. Bring a lightweight folding chair, a cup of coffee and enjoy the peace of an August
morning. Led by Viv
Thursday Rock Run: Dan Hrabko Start on Brunnerdale Rd. and hike down to old Rock Run Rd. approx.
3.5 miles. Will visit several falls, pools and foundation ruins. Bring lunch and wear long pants, lots of
Stinging Nettles.
Friday 10-11:30 A.M. Pond Poke. Meet some of the fascinating critters that live in the hidden world of the
pond. Using dip nets we’ll scoop along the pond edges to see what we can find. Microscopes will be available
for close-up views. Intergenerational. Cabin. Irene
Saturday Gnome Homes 10am – noon INTERGENERATIONAL
Build a home or village for a gnome out of dried woodland materials. Construction sites will be carefully
selected and environmental impact considered. Our structures will be there for all to see who travel on the
old railroad bed by the log cabin. Led by Viv
3:00-4:00 Trailblazers-The Laurel Path to the Hardly Able. Search for animals’ homes and hideaways.
Look for signs of animals such as nests, holes, chewed wood, and feathers. We will depart from and return to
the beach steps. Maggie
Sunday 12:30-1:30 ConSERVancy Stewards. Calling all teenagers! Earn community service hours for
that college application! Meet at the cabin. Maggie
2:00-4:00 Family Day Join your Eagles Mere family for a fun filled Scavenger Hunt! The last clue will lead
you to your ice cream sundae treat! Cabin.
Monday 10-11:15 A.M. Smokey Bear and Fire Prevention. After an informative, interactive program on
fire prevention and the methods used in fighting forest fires, everyone’s favorite bear will make a guest
appearance. Don’t forget your camera! Cabin.
Tuesday Chalk and Water Art at the Beach 10:45am – 11:45am 5yrs. and up. Meet in front of the
beach desk. Use lake water to create sidewalk pictures and capture them with chalk before they disappear.
Bring a bucket. Led by Viv
Tuesday ASTRONOMY NIGHT with RAY WILLIAMS - Meet at the Outlet Pond parking lot at 8 pm
to carpool to our star-gazing site. Bring binoculars, warm clothes, and a blanket or beach chair.
Wednesday Hardly Able Lake Tour 10:30am for Adults and Teens. First come, first serve. The Hardly
Able can only hold 20 so arrive and sign-up at the boat dock. We are aiming for a 40-minute tour that will
cover the natural history of the lake as viewed from the boat. We will have an orientation at the boat dock,
which is open to everyone, followed by the boat ride. Led by Viv
Thursday Loyalsock Trail/Upper Coal Mine Rd: Steve Szoke A favorite hike we haven’t done recently can
start at LT crossing upper Coal Mine Rd. past upper and lower alpine views, Rode and Lee falls along
Ketchum Run, past split rock and out at High Knob Rd
Friday 10-11:30 A.M. Bug Olympics. Meet and learn about some beneficial local insects and the critical
role they play in our environment. Then...let the games begin! Bug contestants will be collected on site at the
games. Human participants will work in teams to find and enter their bug athlete. Medals will be awarded.
Cabin. Irene
8/15
8/15
8/16
8/16
8/17
8/18**
8/18
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8/21
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8/24
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8/27
8/28**
8/29
8/31
Saturday: Letterbox Hunt 10am-11:30am INTERGENERATIONAL
Learn about the international recreational hunting of letterboxes. Create your personal stamp for your
passport book and follow the nature trail of clues to find the hidden letterbox. Led by Viv
3:00-4:00 P. M. Nature art on the beach. Maggie
Sunday 9:00-!0:00 Trailblazers Map and Compass on the yellow Arrow Loop. After instruction on
how to use the components of the map and compass, trailblazers will venture froth to find the “Natural
Treasures “along the trail! 7 and up. Maggie
11:30-12:30 ConSERVancy Stewards Calling all teenagers! Earn community service hours for that college
application! Meet at the Cabin. Maggie
Monday 10-11:15 A.M. Trails and Tales. Suggested ages 4-7 but flexible. Through stories, games, discovery walks, crafts and other activities children learn about the natural world. Cabin. Irene
Tuesday Tiny Tot Explorers 10am – 11:15am for pre-school aged children
Stories, songs, crafts and walks will lead to adventure and discovery of the natural world around the cabin.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Led by Viv
7:30-8:15 P.M. Storytelling. Ages 5-Adult. Long before there was a written language there was storytelling.
Join us for some Native American stories and others. Cabin. Irene
Wednesday Botanical Illustration: Under a Lily Leaf 10am-11:30am for Adults and Teens
What creatures live under and on top of a lily leaf? We’ll borrow some leaves and flowers from the Outlet
Pond and investigate pond life using lenses and microscopes. This is a chance to do a focused study with
your illustrations. Led by Viv
Thursday EMRA Trails: Jack Leo Mackey Run to Wenonah Falls and then back up RR grade to EM on
EMRA Trails.
Friday 10-11:30 A.M. Lenape Life. Travel back in time some 500 years before the coming of the settlers.
Learn to make cordage (rope) out of plant fibers, and try making fire with a fire bow. Learn about some of the
plants both wild and cultivated used for food and medicine. Try your skill at some games including corncob
darts, spear the deer, flip-sticks and others. An informative hands-on program for both children and adults.
Cabin. Irene
Saturday: Stick Chant and Games 10:00-11:30 pm for 7yrs and up
Find the perfect pair of sticks in the woods. Decorate and use them to produce the rhythmic beat of a Maori
chant followed by stick games. Led by Viv
Monday 10-11:15 Trails and Tales. Suggested ages 4-7 but flexible. Through stories, games, discovery walks,
crafts and other activities children learn about the natural world. Cabin. Irene
Tuesday Tiny Tot Explorers 10am – 11:15am for pre-school aged children
Stories, songs, crafts and walks will lead to adventure and discovery of the natural world around the cabin.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Led by Viv
Wednesday Botanical Illustration: Wildflowers 10am-11:30am for Adults and Teens
With a close -up look at our wildflowers, we will capture intricate designs through sketching and watercolor.
Bring a lightweight folding chair, a cup of coffee and enjoy the peace of an August morning. Led by Viv
Thursday TBD: Rick Liebert
Friday Origami Frog in the Pond 10am-11:30am 5 yrs. and up. After exploring the habitat of the outlet
pond, we will create a paper-plate pond inviting enough for a frog to jump into. Fold a jumping frog and see
where he/she lands. Led by Viv
Saturday 10-11:30 A.M. A Celebration of Summer. Join us in some fun activities to celebrate another
Eagles Mere summer. Learn what some or our animal neighbors will be doing to prepare for the cold months
ahead. Intergenerational. Cabin. Irene
Monday 10-11:30 A.M. Trails and Tales. Suggested ages 4-7 but flexible. Through stories, games, discovery walks, crafts and other activities children learn about the natural world. Cabin. Irene
SEPTEMBER
9/3
9/4
Thursday TBD : Alice Weeman
Friday 10-11:30 A.M. Wildflowers and Other Plants. Much has changed since our walk in July. Join us
on an easy ramble to discover some late summer wildflowers and any other plants (and animals) of interest
along the way. Cabin. Irene
In Memory of Brett Hopkins
If you haven’t been over to the Conservancy Cabin for a visit this summer, there’s no time like the
present. One of the many things you’ll find there is a gift to the conservancy on behalf of a very special
person, Brett Hopkins, who was the youngest son of Barry and Ruth Ann Hopkins. After Brett passed
away unexpectedly, on May 6, 2013, a beautiful plan for a tribute came together.
Conceived as a way to preserve Brett’s memory in Eagles Mere,
many wonderful people joined in to contribute to the project.
Barry and Ruth Ann elicited the assistance of Heath Bender, a
local artisan sculptor to complete the job. Heath had previously
created several pieces for the Conservancy, and he was the perfect
choice for such an important project. There were four one-of-akind wooden benches created, each with the phrase ‘In Loving
Memory of Brett A. Hopkins’, and each with a different handcarved animal. Brett loved Eagles Mere, he loved the outdoors,
hiking and the Wolf Sanctuary where he volunteered. Though he
is deeply missed by family and friends, this special gift will live on as a legacy to honor Brett, and a
testament to the impact he made on many lives that touched him. The Hopkins family is very grateful for
the contributions made in his memory.
Robin Sheedy
In Memoriam
“The passing of Bush James this year is a loss to the entire Eagles Mere community. Once described by
the New York Times as the “borough’s unofficial historian,” we know he was much more—a tireless worker
and volunteer, and a spirited advocate of honoring traditions and vibrant community life. The Eagles
Mere Conservancy would like to thank Bush James, and his family, for all the work and time he gave to the
Conservancy throughout the years—and for his commitment to the many other Eagles Mere organizations.”
In Memory of Skip Brand
Each of us who knew Skip Brand know how much he loved Eagles
Mere. His wonderful memories of summer visits to Eagles Mere when
he was small boy made it easy for him to bring back Dorrie, JB, and
Laura in the mid 1980’s. And now his and Dorrie’s six grandchildren
are learning why their “Pop” loved Eagles Mere so much. Through
words and actions Skip showed our community this love. The Conservancy was so fortunate when Skip agreed to join our Board. He
‘took to the woods’ helping to keep the trails cleared for others. He
worked hard to get the old sidewalks of Forest Park replaced to welcome more walkers safely through this historic area. He sang our
praises and he will be missed by all of us in Eagles Mere and by so many others.
Alice Weeman
Stick Weaving at the Cabin
A Glance Back
at 2014
Rock painting at the beach with Maggie
Mike Miz performing at the Dell
Examining their catches from the Pond Poke
The famous Bug Olympics
Hardly Able tour with Viv
A day at the Cabin is always a good day
Pond Poke with Miss Irene
More fun at the Cabin
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Thanks to all who gave their time, talent, and energy to the Conservancy and made our programs possible.
Eagles Mere Conservancy
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Crowd shot from Dell Event
The Board at the 2014 Friendraiser
Friendraiser at the Dell