Pocono Heritage Land Trust is honored to receive $250,000 grant for local stream improvements
Photo of McMichael Creek by
Ray Roper
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently announced 41 grant awards totaling more than $6.9 million for water quality restoration and habitat conservation throughout the Delaware River watershed.

Pocono Heritage Land Trust will receive $250,000 to improve habitat for fish and wildlife at six locations in the Brodhead Creek Watershed, leveraging public and private partnerships that will combine the efforts of private fishing clubs, a regional water authority and a local university.

Habitat improvement and stream bank restoration projects will span across six locations on the Brodhead Creek, McMichael Creek, Paradise Creek, and Pocono Creek.

“Pocono Heritage Land Trust is honored to be the recipient of this grant,” said Louise Troutman, executive director of Pocono Heritage Land Trust. “It’s an opportunity for us to help improve four of our local waterways. We look forward to working with our public and private partners as a part of the larger effort the National Fish and Wildlife Federation is undertaking in the Delaware watershed.”


Volunteers build boardwalk at
Kurmes Nature Preserve
On September 12th, United Way Day of Caring volunteers assisted PHLT Stewardship Manager Matt Schultz in the creation of two boardwalks on wet spots over the trail at Kurmes Nature Preserve in Cresco, PA.

Represented were volunteers from UGI, Sierra Club, East Stroudsburg University, PHLT members, and local community members.

In addition, volunteers cleared and trimmed overgrown vegetation from the trail. Thanks to these volunteers for donating their time and skills!
"ESU Observatory Welcomes All to View the Moon, Saturn and Jupiter"
The Physics Department and the Society of Physics Students at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania will hold an open house at the university observatory to view the Moon and the planets Saturn and Jupiter on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 7:30-8:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Observers will have the opportunity to view Saturn through the observatory’s 16-inch telescope and other objects using smaller telescopes.

Kittatinny Ridge Survey
The Kittatinny Coalition and Appalachian Trail Conservancy are launching a survey to better understand the personal, cultural, and economic value individuals place on the Kittatinny Ridge. 

Results may be used to develop improved recreation opportunities, enhance natural resource protection efforts, and develop a communication strategy to boost appreciation for and fill knowledge gaps about the Ridge.

Share your thoughts to support conservation and enter to win prizes! Survey is available online through the Center for Land Use and Sustainability, until October 28th:

Join us for upcoming PHLT events!

For more information, to register, and to view additional upcoming events,

Wednesday, October 9
10 AM - Noon
Signs of Autumn Walk
with Stewardship Manager
Matt Schultz
at Jonas Mountain Nature Preserve 

Join Stewardship Manager Matt Schultz for a brisk hike at Jonas Mountain Nature Preserve. We will enjoy the fall colors and look for signs of autumn throughout this beautiful preserve located in the far reaches of Monroe County's West End.
Sunday, October 20
1:00 - 4:30 PM
NPOS Walk #35:
Glen Brook Glen to Glen Trail West Walk
with local naturalist Don Miller

This guided PHLT walk is on a portion of the former Stroudsburg to Saylorsburg railroad bed trail between Godfrey's Ridge and the McMichael's Creek at Glen Brook Golf Course.

Mark your calendars!
  • November 6th: Guided walk at Kurmes Nature Preserve
  • November 17th: Brodhead Canyon Natural Places and Open Spaces Walk #36 with Don Miller
  • December 6th: Owl Hike guided by the Speichers of Pocono Avian Research Center
  • December 15th: Cranberry Bog Natural Places and Open Spaces Walk #37 with Don Miller
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