Monthly Newsletter for March, 2018
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4th Annual DRWI ~Delaware River Watershed Initiative
Pocono Heritage Land Trust (PHLT) along with many other non-profits, including our friends at Brodhead Watershed Association (BWA) attended the 4th Annual DRWI Winter Gathering. DRWI is a cross-cutting collaboration working to conserve and restore the streams that supply drinking water to 15 million people in NY, NJ, PA & DE.
Hundreds of people from 4 states attended this event in February to work together to preserve and protect land and water quality for all.
15 Spring Activities to Do With Your Kids (Indoor and Outdoor)
Late winter and early spring is that time of the year when kids and parents are getting antsy about getting outdoors after many long, cold winter days. Here are 15 spring activities you can do with your kids!

#14: Hunt for Animal Tracks and Create a Plaster Cast directions here !
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Growing Seeds Indoors - Common Mistakes
Starting seeds can be a real pain. It takes dedication, attention and time. That said you can’t beat eating a  tomato  that you have nurtured from day one. I would say that the biggest mistake in starting seeds would be to give up!

Learn more here !
Upcoming March Events:
Full Moon Hike at Jonas Mountain Nature Preserve with Don Miller, Naturalist
Thursday, March 1 • 6:00pm - 8:00 pm
A Looking for an adventure? Come howl at the moon and explore our trails after dark! We welcome hikers of all ages and experience levels to enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful PHLT' Jonas Mountain Nature Preserve!
Click here for more information.
Raven Walk at Kurmes Paradise Creek Preserve
Sunday, March 4 • 1:00pm - 4:00 pm
Don Miller, Naturalist
Want to learn more about Ravens, their habits and habitats and see them and their nest sites? Join well known local naturalist Don Miller for a Northern Raven exploration on the Kurmes Paradise Creek Preserve in Paradise Township. Be prepared for some late winter weather and bundle up.
Click here for more information on the hike or here for the story of the Ravens return to the Poconos!
Shinrin-Yoku Walk and Yoga at ForEvergreen Nature Preserve
Saturday, March 10 • 11:00am - 12:30 pm
Cindy Miano, Exec. Director/Yoga Instructor
Shinrin-Yoku, aka "Forest Bathing" has become a recognized stress reducer and form of relaxation in Japan and gaining popularity in the United States. Walk is one mile followed by a gentle stretching yoga class in nature.
Click here for more information.
Contact
Pocono Heritage Land Trust
Pocono Pines, PA 18350
Founded in 1984, Pocono Heritage Land Trust is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization funded by grants and contributions from individual and corporate donors.  Please consider joining us as a member to support our conservation work.