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Conservancy Currents Newsletter Spring – Summer 2022
The Spring and Summer of 2022 are upon us. Read about some of the news regarding the not-for-profit Edward L Rose Conservancy that protects our special places. Spring – Summer Conservancy Currents 2022 Newsletter
Read MoreAnnual Meeting – Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. on ZOOM
Please join us via Zoom for the Annual Members Meeting of the Edward L Rose Conservancy. You can participate through the web with audio and video, or simply call into the meeting for audio only. The agenda for the meeting is listed below. Meeting materials will be available for review during the meeting and distributed to all attendees after the meeting.…
Read MoreSilver Spring 2022 Wildlife Video
The time from late Spring to early Summer involves important activities for wildlife that frequent north east Pennsylvania. Some species are passing through and stopping to restore their energy at the lake. Other local bird species are driven by the timeline for nesting and raising young. The birds and other wildlife in this video exhibit…
Read MoreSpring Life 2022 – Honoring Rachel Carson
There is a good amount of wildlife activity around the lake in Spring and this video captures some of the residents and visitors. The video also honors Rachel Louise Carson who was born on 27 May 1907 in Springdale, a small village close to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Rachel was a marine biology scientist who wrote a number of books including…
Read MoreLast Ice – Spring has arrived
With the inflow of energy for Spring, the last ice gradually transforms our waterways to flowing, life-giving water. Ice and water play with light to give beautiful patterns and dynamic forms. We are all responsible to take care of our local environment. Over 80% of Pennsylvania’s lakes and rivers are impaired by excess nutrients and…
Read MoreTrail Clearing at High Point Preserve 2022
The annual Trail Clearing activity is planned for the High Point Preserve. Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022, (weather permitting). Time: 9:00 AM All are welcome. We will be meeting at the Butterfly Garden at the end of South Lake Road at 9:00 AM. Dress appropriately; gloves ; loppers and chain saw are helpful; For more…
Read MoreFirst Ice
A video “First Ice” featuring patterns, dynamics and reflections of ice forming on Silver Lake. The ice formation was protracted this winter with a warm December and strong winter winds. The video gives perspectives on the ice patterns as crystals grow over a period of several weeks. Migrating birds find momentary rest in the islands of…
Read MorePorcupine Winter Courtship Video
Porcupine Courtship The High Point Preserve is located in Brackney, Pennsylvania and is under the stewardship of the Edward L Rose Conservancy. The Conservancy monitors the local environment and has ongoing projects to make visible the beautiful and often hidden behaviors of local wildlife. Our local community of native creatures depend on a healthy, natural…
Read MoreFall 2021 Wildlife Video: Feathers, Fur, and Quills
We are blessed with the changing seasons and our local wildlife is in tune with those changes. This video features a variety of local wildlife in and around the Highpoint Preserve in Northeast Pennsylvania. A diverse mix of wildlife mirrors a healthy environment. Wildlife often are active at night, out of our view. We welcome…
Read MoreFall Colors and Wings Video
Sharing seasonal greetings and a short video from near the High Point Preserve, landscape and winged friends. The change of seasons brings dynamic movement of leaves, mist, birds and friends. Wishing you good time with your family this season. Reminder that even as the temperatures fall, nature is still open. Be kind and take good…
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