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Trail 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…
Read MoreConservancy Currents Newsletter Summer Fall 2021
The Fall of 2021 is upon us and the good work of the Edward L Rose Conservancy continues. The Conservancy Currents newsletter brings information on conservation easements and land use. With sadness, we send news of the passing of Jesse Wells of Montrose, PA. Jesse has supported the Conservancy and worked to care for the…
Read MoreGreat Blue Heron Closeup on Floating Platform
One of the long term environmental projects of the Conservancy is the annual deployment of floating platforms. The cedar timber platforms were built by volunteers and early in the Spring are anchored in a shallow end of the lake. The platforms have been used successfully by nesting birds such as geese and ducks, and by…
Read MoreImpromptu Bakes Sale brings Donation to E L Rose Conservancy
Two generous young ladies on vacation were inspired to create a project to generate some donations for the Edward L Rose Conservancy. With one day of inspiration, Maya and Giulia did some baking and put together a lake side BAKE SALE with refreshments. All of the proceeds were donated to help the Conservancy. The BAKE…
Read MoreSpring Nesting
Part of our mission is to provide and protect habitat for local wildlife. Given clean water, clean air, and native food supply, local wildlife can thrive as a part of our rich, diverse environment. This video gives some close-up views into the hatching of local water-fowl and some private views of gentle, shy creatures.
Read More2021 Annual Meeting for Members of the Edward L Rose Conservancy July 31, 2021 9:00 AM
Please join us for the annual membership meeting of the Edward L. Rose Conservancy via Zoom. 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 distributed after the meeting to those in attendance and the…
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