Get Outdoors with these September Events 🍂

September 2021

Fall is Coming, and Volunteer Days are Back!

Help restore and maintain the health and beauty of PHLT's nature preserves.

or sign up for our volunteer email list to stay informed of upcoming opportunities.

For the safety of all participants, please be vaccinated and wear a mask if social distancing is not possible.

Wednesday September 8th | 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

Pomeroy Nature Preserve

Location: Near Stroudsburg

Join us for the annual United Way Day of Caring! This year we will clear and mark a new trail along the picturesque McMichaels Creek on Pomeroy Nature Preserve. If time permits, we will also further our restoration initiatives by removing invasive species and cleaning up trash deposited by recent flooding. Pizza, snacks and water will be provided! Boots, long pants and bug spray recommended.

Thursday October 7th | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Pomeroy Nature Preserve

Location: Near Stroudsburg

Help remove Japanese barberry and other invasive shrubs from the restoration area.

Saturday October 16th | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Glen Run Nature Preserve

Location: Just south of Stroudsburg

We will continue our work of removing burning bush (aka winged wahoo) in the floodplain of this preserve, focusing on large diameter individuals using a chainsaw. Ear protection is recommended.

Thursday November 4th | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Jonas Mountain Nature Preserve

Location: Near Effort

We’ll be removing autumn olive and other invasive shrubs from this preserve.

Saturday November 13th | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fieldstone Farm Nature Preserve

Location: Mt Pocono

We’ll continue our effort to push back against woody invasive species at this photogenic preserve.

Get Outdoors with these September Events

For the safety of all participants, please be vaccinated and wear a mask if social distancing is not possible.

Pollinator Walk

Thursday, September 9

12:00 - 1:00 PM

ForEvergreen Nature Preserve

Stewardship manager Matt Schultz will lead a walk around the preserve, stopping to admire pollinators on the many flowering plants that grow here.

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When we take a moment to slow down and look around, nature comes up with some pretty great rewards.

Artist Reception

Sunday, September 12

1:00 - 4:00 PM

Brodhead Creek Heritage Center

"Focus on the Poconos

(with a Few Ringers)"

Photography by Ray Roper

Stop in to admire this new exhibit of nature photography, highlighting the beauty of the Poconos with a "few ringers" from travels around the world.

Details here

"Birds of Hawk Mountain"

Photo credit: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

Tuesday, September 14

6:30 - 8:00 PM

Virtual online talk

Learn all about migration! Avian expert Jackie Speicher will teach you how to identify hawks in our area and share how important Pennsylvania is for their migration. This event is in preparation for our guided migration hike at Hawk Mountain on Sept. 16th, but anyone is welcome to attend the virtual talk.

Trip to Hawk Mountain

Photo credit: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

Thursday, September 16

All Day

Hawk Mountain (Kempton, PA)

Meet us at 10AM on the mountain! Join Jackie to observe the incredible fall migration of Broad-winged Hawks, Osprey, Bald Eagles, American Kestrels and more. With a range of trails (varying skill level options) and lookout points, there is something for everyone. Entry fee: $10/$7 seniors.