The Woodlander

Summer 2015

JULY 4TH FIREWORKS $10 per CAR LOAD - WOODLANDS RESIDENTS ONLY (All proceeds go to cover insurance for the event)

President’s Message

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Security Notes

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Baker Seeks to Designate I-84 Exit in Honor of Cpl. Dickson

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Welcome To PWL

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In Memorial

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Trash Collection at the Dump

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Car Sticker Request Form Info

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Emergency Readiness Checklist

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The Importance of Sleep

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Lyme Disease Awareness

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Minimize Your Allergies

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Special thanks to the Breves family….

What started out as Grandpa’s idea of a family day celebration for July 4th back in 1913, continues to be a family tradition for over 100 years. Thank you for preparing & sharing this explosive display of lights for all the Woodlands to enjoy!

Pike County Humane Society Will be accepting donations and canned goods at the event!

Pirates Swim Team News

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Promoting Your Child’s Social & Emotional Health

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Enjoy Low Impact Exercises

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2015 PEEC Summer Camp

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Events at PEEC

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President’s Message

By GARY B. CULLEN

Pocono Woodland Lakes Property Owners Association PO Box C 141 Marigold Lane Milford, PA 18337 Office Phone: 570-296-8511 Office Fax: 570-409-8651 Email: PWLPOA@ptd.net

PWLPOA NEW OFFICE HOURS Effective - June 1, 2015

Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm Sunday CLOSED Monday 9:00am - 1:00pm Tuesday 7:30am - 7:00pm Wednesday 7:30am - 4:00pm Thursday 7:30am - 7:00pm Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

Spring has sprung, before you know it summer will be upon us and fall will be right behind that!

The old saying, “the older we get the time flies by faster” is so true!

It is my hope & desire as President that our community continues to be a place we not only happily reside, but a community we continue to be proud of. Personally I want to thank those residents who supported me not only at the last election, but over the four plus years I have been on the Board. This Board is facing a lot of challenges and we will not be able to grow and make the needed changes over night. Sometimes we need to make “baby steps” before the bigger steps or changes are to be realized. As human beings we are not always patient and we like change to be immediate and/or we get the other extreme where we do not like change at all. Some of us are reluctant to change and prefer the “status quo”. All I can promise you is I will try and be the eyes and ears of our community. I will ask our Board members that you elected to do the same.

In trying to accommodate our resident’s needs, as many homeowners are commuters, our clubhouse office hours have been expanded. Our new office

Board of Directors

President: Gary Cullen Vice Pres: John Breves Secretary: Karen DeMaio Treasurer: Nancy Johnston

Please, remember our monthly meetings are open to our community residents and are usually the 3rd Sunday of each month. For a full list of meeting dates and times you can go to our website at thewoodlander.com and we also have our meeting posted by the garbage site on the big green bulletin board. Let’s all remember that you as residents have elected us to work on your behalf. We are a group of dedicated volunteers that try and make educated decisions based on our experiences and our diverse backgrounds we bring to the Board.

In closing, I want to remind everyone of us to obey the speed limit signs of 25 mph and the stop signs throughout the community. This should be all year around, but is especially true as the weather gets warmer & nicer. Remember it stays lighter much later so we have more activity on our roads! Our security officers do the best they can, but cannot be everywhere in our community all at once. We live in a large community that covers approximately 37 miles of road. Should you ever see something suspicious, call security and ask questions. Our security number is 570-335-3620. The security team is on around the clock 365 days a year, the team does a super job and I want to thank them for their commitment to the community.

Enjoy family & friends and above all be safe!

Director: Herbert Brown Director: Gail Darcey Director: Ray Liebold Director: Ray Fedorovich Director: Joanne Sigl Director: Blanqui Rodriguez Alt Board Member: David Allen

PWLPOA COMMUNITY INFORMATION PWLPOA Office PWLPOA Security PWLPOA Maintenance PWLPOA Guard Shack - Aspen Gate

570-296-8511 570-335-3620 570-296-8513 570-686-1396

Pike County Police Pike County Humane Society PA State Police Penn DOT Power Outages (Met-Ed) National Poison Control Child Abuse Hotline

570-296-7700 570-296-7654 570-226-5718 570-296-1793 888-544-4877 800-222-1222 800-932-0313

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

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Security Notes The official publication of the POCONO WOODLAND LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

With summer upon us, we would like to remind ALL residents of a few important issues: • SPEEDING will be strictly enforced. Fine for the first offense is a mandatory $100 • BE WATCHFUL of children playing and people on roadways

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• AMENITY BADGES are required when using the pool and need to be available when entering pool area

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• VEHICLE STICKERS need to be properly affixed to your vehicle

• NO RESIDENT will be permitted to dump without vehicle stickers

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• PARKING citations will be issued to vehicles without stickers parked in PWLPOA parking lots • NOTIFY SECURITY when you are planning home parties where parking outside driveway will be required Last and most important, we wish all our residents a safe & healthy summer.

— SECURITY STAFF

SPEED LIMIT 25 Notice To All Residents We would like to remind you that the speed limit in the community is 25 mph.

This limit is being enforced by Security. First offence is a mandatory $100 fine.

PLEASE BEWARE OF CHILDREN ON OUR ROADWAYS - SAFETY FIRST!

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Welcome to Pocono Woodland Lakes,Your Home, Our Community!

We are a private community located in beautiful Historic Milford PA. A great place for kids to grow up, and for family and friends. We invite you to join our community of over 1600 homeowners.

Pocono Woodland Lakes Property Owners Association Inc., was founded in July, 1976, and is incorporated as a Not-For-Profit organization in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. PWLPOA is located in the Township of Dingmans, County of Pike, and PWLPOA consists of 33 miles of roads, and is a family community environment.

PWLPOA operates in accordance with its By-Laws, Restrictive Covenant, and Rules and Regulations, and is governed by the elected Board of Directors.

It is more than a place to live ... it's a lifestyle!

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Baker Seeks to Designate I-84 Exit in Honor of Cpl. Bryon K. Dickson II Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20, has introduced legislation to designate Exit 30 off of Interstate 84 in Pike County in honor of Cpl. Bryon K. Dickson, II.

Dickson, who was a member of the Pennsylvania State Police assigned to the Blooming Grove barracks located along Route 402 about one mile from that interstate interchange, was shot and killed in the line of duty on Sept. 12, 2014, during an incident at that station. Trooper Alex Douglass was also shot and severely injured during the horrific event that led to a 48-day manhunt for the alleged shooter in Pike and Monroe counties.

Baker said that by naming the exit for Cpl. Dickson, motorists will always remember the Marine and trooper who bravely served his nation, state and community.

“We have a solemn obligation to the memories of those who lost their lives, to remember the pride, passion, and purpose with which they served,” Baker said. “We also have an obligation to the families, friends, and colleagues they left behind, to mourn what they have lost.”

Baker noted that the stretch of I-84 from the New York State line west to the junction with Interstates 81 and 380 was designated the “Fallen Trooper Memorial Highway” in 2011 after a bill she sponsored was adopted and signed into law. A monument placed at the Matamoras Welcome Center just off Exit 53 includes an inscription and the names of all Pennsylvania State Troopers killed in the line of duty.

“Whenever anyone drives along this stretch of Interstate 84, I hope they will be reminded of the sacrifices made by Cpl. Dickson and other members of law enforcement who put their lives on the line each and every day,” Baker added.

• Multipurpose clubhouse with year round availability • A pristine fully stocked pond • Immaculate pool facility • Security 24/7 - and gatehouse (restricting traffic on Aspen Drive) • Tennis and Basketball Courts • Maintenance - Roads & Snow Plowing • Beautiful 40 Acre Lake Activities are scheduled for our members year round.

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IN MEMORIAL In Memory of Carol A. and Jerry F. Condon

A plaque was dedicated by the PWLPOA and placed on the gazebo at the pond in appreciation for over 30 years of service to this community.

Inscribed with the following inspirational: “May your day be touched by a bit of Irish luck, brightened by a song in your heart, and warmed by the smiles of the people you love.”

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2015/2016 INFO FORM Does the office have your upto-date contact information?

Forms were mailed and also available in the office – please fill out and return to the office.

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Trash Collection At The Dump Tuesdays 3PM to 9PM Thursdays 3PM to 9PM Saturdays 8AM to 12PM Sundays 10AM to 5PM

ONLY Household Garbage is allowed. Appliances, construction material, car parts, etc. are not accepted. NO cars will be permitted to dump garbage at the facility without a PWLPOA sticker.

NO Walk-in dumping allowed.

MOTOR OIL COLLECTION TANK - For your convenience, there is a tank for accepting used motor oil inside the collection area. No charge.

FLATTEN ALL CARDBOARD BOXES before throwing them into the dumpster!

RECYCLING INFORMATION

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS: White envelopes; computer, fax and copy paper; kraft paper (brown grocery bags); magazines and catalogs; chipboard/box board; white and colored ledger paper; newspaper; notebook paper; paper egg cartons; construction paper; soft covered workbooks; telephone and paperback books; junk mail (incl. envelopes and coupons).

Juice boxes; milk cartons; aluminum cans; glass bottles (green, clear, brown); tin and bi-metallic containers (including aerosol cans); aseptic milk/ juice cartons; aluminum foil (pie plates, eg.); plastic containers; frozen food cartons.

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

No trash, diapers, clothing, styrofoam, bags, caps or lids, food, compost, yard waste.

2015/16 Car Sticker Request Form

When submitting request form or when picking up stickers, you must submit an updated valid registration for each vehicle. NO STICKERS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT VALID REGISTRATION – NO EXCEPTIONS. Property Owners who do not live full-time in the Woodlands must also show their vehicle registration and must match address on file in the office. Members mailing request should include copy with request.

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Emergency Readiness Checklist

PLACE YOUR AD HERE! Email us for info at: woodlander@nikijones.com

Know the basics!

1. The most important disaster issue for the area where I live.

2. If there were an evacuation order, the recommended route from where I live? My evacuation transportation options. The Location of the nearest emergency shelter.

3. The location of shut-off valves for my household utilities (gas, electricity, water) and how to use them. Special tool, etc.

4. Designate an out of area emergency contact, in case local phone service is disrupted.

Make sure loved ones know the emergency communications plan.

5. Make a point to meet my neighbors, in case we need to help one.

Have essential Emergency Supplies READY!

1. Drinking Water, (at least one gallon per person per day) 2. Food (non perishable; ready to eat) 3. Cell Phone 4. Flash Lights 5. Light Sticks (found in sporting goods or camping supplies stores) 6. Portable Radio 7. Hand operated can opener 8. Batteries 9. First Aid Kit 10. Scissors or knife 11. Supply of Prescription Medicines 12. Current Medication list 14. Emergency contacts list 15. Cash or Traveler’s Checks STAY CALM, HAVE A PLAN – make sure everyone knows what to do!

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The Importance Of Sleep

By Eric Nelson

Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and depression. What do these conditions have in common? They are all associated with insufficient sleep. Ten percent of the US population report experiencing chronic insomnia while over a quarter of us report occasional sleeplessness.

Sleep is a vital aspect of healthy living and a contributing factor for a better quality of life.

The amount of sleep we need changes throughout our lifetime with newborns requiring from 16 to 18 hours a day. Sleep guidelines from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute recommend 7-8 hours of sleep a day for adults (including the elderly). There are a number of different major sleep disorders with different symptoms and treatment. Insomnia is characterized by an

inability to initiate or maintain sleep. Excessive daytime sleepiness combined with sudden muscle weakness is indicative of Narcolepsy. People with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) experience “creeping sensations” along with aches and pains.

Sleep Apnea manifests by characteristic gasping or “snorting” noises that interrupt sleep.

If you find you are having trouble with getting enough sleep, try practicing these helpful tips: • Try going to bed and rising at repeatedly consistent times

• Make your bedroom quiet, dark, relaxing and at a comfortable

• Try to avoid reading or watching TV in bed and instead use your bedroom only for sleeping • Avoid consuming large meals before going to bed

If your efforts still result in a lack of sleep, seek medical evaluation and treatment but keep a diary for about ten days prior to seeing a physician.

Include times you go to bed, go to sleep, wake up, get out of bed, take naps, exercise, and consume alcohol or caffeinated beverages. All of these will be considered in treatment for sleepless nights.

Lyme Disease Awareness

by Devin Sauschuck

The weather is warming up which means ticks will reappear. As we know, Lyme disease is caused by the transmission of the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi from an infected blacklegged tick on a human.

Typical symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, headache, fatigue and a skin rash called erythema migraines. It is important to be treated once you see these symptoms arise because if left untreated, infections can spread to the joints, heart and nervous system.

Lyme disease is diagnosed based on signs, symptoms and a history of possible exposure to infected blacklegged ticks. Laboratory blood tests are helpful if they are used correctly and performed with validated methods. Patients treated with suitable antibiotics in the early stages of Lyme usually recover rapidly and completely.

A few tips to help with possible exposure to Lyme Disease: • Track symptoms - maintain a diary of symptoms and signs of infection

• Check with your doctor for testing if you think you have been exposed • Maintain a healthy diet and get plenty of rest PAGE 8

• Arm yourself with the accurate information

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Minimize Your Allergies As the trees begin to bloom, the pollen gets airborne and temperatures rise, your nose will begin to run. Sneezing, coughing and watery eyes are all signs of seasonal allergic rhinitis. Pollen from birch, cedar, cottonwood and pine are big allergy triggers.

10 Tips to Help Minimize Pollen Exposure

• Check pollen counts. Visit the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology’s National Allergy Bureau (aaaai. org/nab) for up-to-date levels.

• Shut windows. If you’re at home or in your car, help keep the pollen out by using an air conditioner.

• Move outdoor activities to the afternoon.

Pollen counts are highest from 5 to 10 am. Any outdoor activities you have planned either wait until after those times or wear a mask.

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Go out on rainy days. Moisture helps clean pollen from the air. Dry, windy days are likely to have a lot of pollen.

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• Take a shower after being outdoors. Toss your clothes in the hamper and rinse pollen from your skin and hair.

• Dry laundry indoors. While having the fresh air smell on your clothes, pollen can easily cling to them.

• Use high-efficiency filters. Filters will help keep indoor air cleaner by trapping pollen and other allergens if you use forced airconditioning or heating systems.

• Use a neti pot. A neti pot will rinse your sinuses in a quick, natural and effective way by flushing out mucus and allergens so you can breathe easier.

• Ask your doctor about over-the-counter medicine. Your doctor or allergist can help determine what medication will be best for you.

• Treat as early as possible. Allergy medications work best if taken before pollen hits the air. Ask your doctor when you should start treatment.

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Pirates Swim Team News This year marks a milestone with the 10th anniversary of our community’s recreational swim team, the Pocono Woodland Pirates. To add to the excitement, our community will be hosting the Swim Championships in August this year!

Our swim team was initiated in the summer of 2005 by parents and swimmers of PWLPOA. Over the years, the program has involved as many as 75 swimmers per summer and has brought home many championship trophies. The Pirates continue to depend on parent volunteers and certified coaches to organize and run this positive program that benefits our children and enhances our community.

POOL OPEN 12 - 8PM DAILY

CONCESSION STAND OPEN 12 – 7PM DAILY – includes light lunch items, snacks, drinks, ice cream and candy.

CLUBHOUSE PARTIES

Small room available during the summer, 50 people max – schedule with office

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Preparing for PIRATES SWIM Championships Sunday, August 9th

The swim-team board will be seeking community members and businesses to sponsor the Pirates by purchasing “Good Luck BOOSTERS” in the event program. It will be viewed by hundreds of people from not only the Woodlands’ home team, but also from the several visiting swim teams from throughout Pike County and their families, friends and supporters who will attend.

Good Luck BOOSTERS (per line) $2.00 Personal or Business card $10.00 1/4 page $15.00 • 1/2 page $25.00 Full page $35.00

The Pocono Woodland Pirates swim team participates in the Pocono Mountain Summer Swim League (PMSSL) along with 9 other teams. The goal of the Pirates swim team is for all swimmers to have fun, to improve both their skills and their times, and to develop good sportsmanship, team spirit, and a positive self-image.

Fundraising opportunities this year will include our annual Swimathon, a coin toss, and a clothing drive.

New swimmers are welcomed and encouraged to join in on the fun! Children must be 5-18 years old and able to swim in the deep end unassisted.

(Birth Certificate required to verify age). They must also reside in the Woodlands or have a relative that is a resident in good standing.

Visit our website www.thewoodlander.com/swimteam

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PIRATES SWIM Practices (start: Monday, June 22) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-10:30am (9-18yrs) 9:15-10:30am (8 and under) Tuesday & Thursday 8:00-9:00pm (All) Meet schedule •

July 4th Wild Acres @ PW

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July 18th Lake Adventure @ PW

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Aug 1st PW/739 (Sunrise&Conasaugh) @ Hemlock Farms

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July 11th PW @ Trails End

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July 25th 739(Sunrise&Conasaugh)/Fawn Lake @ PW

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Aug 9th Championships @ PW (Gold Key, 739, Fawn Lake, Silver Lake (PMLF & Marcel)

We do understand that there are many camps and vacations during the summer, so it is not mandatory to attend every practice and meet.

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Enjoy Low Impact Exercises

By Sensei Albert Casale

Factors like limited mobility and pain can make a difference in the types of exercises you’re able to do. Low-impact exercises allow for less strain on the body while still providing a means of staying physically active. Also, low-impact exercises can help older adults ease into a new workout program.

Exercising in water is a good option, as are stretching, light weight training and as gentle as Tai Chi. Tai Chi is gaining popularity in the United States as an aid to good health, especially for older adults. This slow, graceful Chinese exercise program pays dividends in increased strength and muscle tone, enhanced range of motion and flexibility, and improved balance and coordination.

In clinical trials, it has also shown an unquestionable ability to reduce blood pressure and heart rate. Many who practice Tai Chi find that it also offers a variety of “quality of life” benefits such as improved concentration, an increased sense of well-being, decreased feelings of stress, more energy, improved posture, and better circulation. This low-impact form of exercise is especially well suited for those recovering from an injury; and because it’s a weight-bearing exercise, it’s also helpful for preventing the brittle-bone disease, osteoporosis.

Sensei Albert Casale is a Tai Chi master and is experienced for many years and able to teach his students successfully. For information call 570-828-7386 or email mastercasale@mountaindojo.com

Promoting Your Child’s Social And Emotional Health

By Sensei Albert Casale

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We all want the same thing for our kids. We want them to grow up to love and be loved, to follow their dreams, to find success. Mostly, though, we want them to be happy. But just how much control do we have over our children’s happiness?

While we can’t control our children’s happiness, we are responsible for our own and because children absorb everything from us, our moods matter. Happy parents are likely to have happy kids, while children of depressed parents suffer twice the average rate of depression.

Consequently, one of the best things you can do for your child’s emotional well-being is to attend to yours: carve out time for rest, relaxation, and perhaps most important, romance. Nurture your relationship with your spouse. “If parents have a really good, committed relationship” “the child’s happiness often naturally follows” What other things parents can do make children happy? Catch your child being good! Praise your child often for even small accomplishments like playing nicely with brothers or sisters, helping to pick up toys, waiting her turn, or being a good sport. Find ways to play with your child that both enjoy every day. Talk with your child, tell stories, sing, and include some type of regular physical activity such as a walk or bike around the neighborhood.

Never put a TV in a child’s bedroom. Parents should watch along with older children and try to put the right spin on what their children are seeing. Young children should not be exposed to the glorified violence on TV, including the news. TV should not become a babysitter.

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2015 PEEC Summer Camp The long, lazy days of summer are fast approaching and the staff at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) are preparing for PEEC’s popular Summer Camp program.

Summer Camp begins at PEEC on June 29 & continues through August 21, 2015 from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. Campers (ages 3 years -11th grade) will have up to 8 weeks to explore, play, and learn about the natural world in which they live. Parents can choose individual weeks or register their children for the entire summer with the assurance that PEEC staff members are fully trained in CPR/First Aid and have completed all background checks.

Additionally, this year PEEC is offering several sessions of residential (overnight) camp for older campers. Junior Naturalists (5th-7th Grade) can spend a week learning about the universe at “Cosmic Crew” Week, August 10-14. Senior Naturalists (8-11th Grade) will have two opportunities to spend the week at PEEC. Appalachian Adventure Week, July 13-17, will include a backpacking trip along the Appalachian Trail and a 3-night river trip will be included in “River Rendezvous” Week, July 27-31.

Further information is available on-line at peec.org/camp along with registration forms & online registration. For additional details or to have information mailed, call PEEC at 570-828-2319.

Weekly registration fees range from $150 - $250 depending upon the camper’s age & the activities included in each week. Options available to parents, for an additional charge, are bagged lunches provided by PEEC & transportation from several area locations.

PEEC’s mission is to advance environmental education, sustainable living, and appreciation for nature through hands-on experience in a national park. PEEC provides unique, year-round environmental experiences to families, school groups, scouts, and nature enthusiasts of all ages. The environmental center is located near mile marker 8, within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, in Dingmans Ferry, PA (Lehman Township). For more information, call (570) 828-2319 or visit PEEC on-line at www.peec.org. PEEC is close to home, where learning comes naturally!

Easter Event A Huge Success!

The Recreation Committee entertained about 40 children and parents at the Clubhouse.

They were treated to Games, Music, Arts/Crafts and an Egg Hunt.

The Easter Bunny even made a special appearance for us!

Special thanks to Karen Acker, Mary Fitch, Lydia Orabona, John Breves.

Thank you to Linda D’Ulisse who stuffed over 900 eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt.

Please look out for more recreation events this summer and fall for Woodland families!

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EVENTS AT PEEC Pocono Environmental Education Center Located 538 Emery Rd., Dingmans Ferry

"Celebration with a Bang" Family Nature Getaway Weekend From Thursday, July 02, 2015 To Sunday, July 05, 2015 Bring your friends and family to experience the best of what PEEC has to offer. Nature hikes, animal presentations, swimming, canoeing, fireworks, campfire and more! Price includes three nights lodging and meals from Thursday dinner to Sunday lunch.

Adults $225 / Child, Commuter, and Day Rates Available Frog Frolic Saturday, July 11, 2015, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sunday, August 02, 2015, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sunday, August 16, 2015, 10:00am - 12:00pm Join us for a fun afternoon at the ponds and streams!

Learn about some of our frog friends as we gently catch and release these hopping amphibians. Wear boots and plan on getting a little wet and muddy!

Cost: $5 per person

Moonlit Drumming Saturday, July 11, 2015, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Master drummer, Maxwell Kofi Donkor, is back for another unforgettable experience. Enjoy an introductory lesson and a drumming circle under the moonlit sky. Don’t miss this great event! No experience necessary. Call to reserve a drum.

Cost: $30 adult / $15 child Little Eco Explorers: Beavers Sunday, July 12, 2015, 10:00am - 12:00pm It’s a new program for 3-6 year olds! Join us for a story, craft, and activity focusing on a particular critter. Call for details. Cost: $5 per child Sunday for Singles Nature Hike Sunday, July 12, 2015, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Enjoy a guided hike on a PEEC trail.

This program is all about exploring nature and meeting new people. Cost: Free

Ecozone Discovery Room!

Saturday, July 18, 2015, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Sunday, August 09, 2015, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Sunday, August 23, 2015, 1:00pm - 04:00pm Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave, and dig in a fossil pit! Explore this indoor discovery room and enjoy hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability and the local environment. No registration required. Cost: $2 per person Bridge the Gap: Kayak Paddle Saturday, July 18, 2015, 5:00pm - 7:00pm Sunday, July 26, 2015, 10:00am - 12:00pm Sunday, August 02, 2015, 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday, August 15, 2015, 10:00am - 12:00pm Come join us for a free kayak paddle on our Pickerel Pond. Beginners are welcome—we will teach you everything you need to know! Dress appropriately— you may get wet. Spaces are limited; call to reserve a kayak! Funding for this program provided by the William Penn Foundation. Cost: Free

Nature at Night Saturday, July 18, 2015, 8:00pm - 9:30pm A summer evening is the perfect time to head outside.

Take walk in the woods, listen for frogs and look at the stars. Free for Members / $5 for Non-Members Summer Canoe Paddle Sunday, July 19, 2015, 10:00am - 12:00pm Sunday, August 09, 2015, 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday, August 22, 2015, 10:00am - 12:00pm Enjoy the summer out on the water! Paddle a canoe… and try out our new kayaks! Beginners are welcome – we teach you everything you need to know. Dress appropriately – you may get wet.

Call to reserve a canoe.

Cost: $5

Bridge the Gap: Wild Edibles Walk Saturday, July 25, 2015, 10:00am - 12:00pm Nature provides food for us in the form of many plants.

Join us on a hike focused on wild edibles. No collecting will be done within the Park.

Cost: Free

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THE WOODLANDER • SUMMER 2015

Earthen Healing Saturday, July 25, 2015, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Come join us for a new program about the remarkable healing properties of plants. We’ll teach you which native and garden species cure various ailments and how to prepare them for use. Cost: $5 Butterfly Walk Sunday, July 26, 2015, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Learn about the wonderful world of butterflies! Join David Trentlyon for a search through the fields and around the ponds for butterflies and dragonflies.

Call early – spaces fill up fast!

Cost: $5

Ecozone Discovery Room!

Sunday, July 26, 2015, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave, and dig in a fossil pit! Explore this indoor discovery room and enjoy hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability and the local environment. No registration required.

Cost: $2 per person

Women’s Weekend From Friday, July 31, 2015 To Sunday, August 02, 2015 Get away from it all! Enjoy a relaxing weekend that includes a nature hike, canoeing, campfire, and more.

This wonderful program includes two nights lodging in a yurt or cabin and six meals. Register early!

Cost: $199

THE WOODLANDER • SUMMER 2015

Bridge the Gap: Day Hike Saturday, August 08, 2015, 9:00am - 12:00pm Join us for an interpretive hike of our Tumbling Waters trail. The Tumbling Waters trail is a 3 mile loop, with a beautiful waterfall at the half-way mark. Please wear sturdy footwear and bring a water bottle. We will provide the snacks!

Cost: Free

PRO SERIES: Ferns and Lycophytes with Bill Olson Saturday, August 08, 2015, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Learn from the experts. Join Bill Olson, acclaimed botanist, for an in depth look at ferns and lycophytes of the area. End the day in the lab, using microscopes for an up close look. Spaces limited - call to reserve a seat in the van.

Cost: $20 ($70 for 4 Pro Series Sessions)

Pocono Quilt Camp From Friday, August 14, 2015 To Friday, August 21, 2015 Join Patti Shreiner for a relaxing time at the 16th annual Quilt Camp! Stay for a day, the weekend, the week, or for the entire time! Work on the focus projects, a different one each day, or work on any of your own.

Supply list will be provided. Focus projects: Quilted purse, jelly roll quilt, silk dyed scarf. Includes lodging and meals!

August 14 - 16 -- $205 / $155 Commuter August 16 - 21 -- $395 / $345 Commuter

Dragonfly Walk Saturday, August 15, 2015, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Learn about the wonderful world of dragonflies! Join David Trently on a search throught the fields and around the ponds for dragonflies and butterflies. Call early -- spaces fill up fast.

Cost: $5

Starlit Drumming Saturday, August 15, 2015, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Master drummer, Maxwell Kofi Donkor, is back for another unforgettable experience. Enjoy an introductory lesson and a drumming circle under the night sky. No experience necessary.

Call to reserve a drum.

Cost: $30 adult / $15 child

Sunday for Singles Nature Hike Sunday, August 16, 2015, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Enjoy a guided hike on a PEEC trail.

This program is all about exploring nature and meeting new people. Cost: Free Bioblitz!

From Friday, Aug. 28, 2015 To Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 Join us for a survey of the plants and animals located within the Park. We’ll be sending out teams of experts and volunteers to find and identify as many species as possible. Additional acitivities will also be offered at PEEC. Pre-registration required. Call for additional details.

Cost: Free

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