The Woodlander

Summer 2016

July 4th Weekend Yard Sale/BBQ Community Event A Success!

Thank you to all of our residents who came out to help us celebrate the 4th of July weekend on Sunday, July 3rd. We had close to 220 residents and their guests attend the BBQ, as well as over 20 vendors for the yard sale. Thanks to the Recreation Committee for their help in organizing the amazing day. Special thanks to members of the committee and their families including: Joanne Sigl, Blanqui Rodriquez, Mary Fitch, Christine Allen and Karen De Maio, along with DJ Smooth for the great music, and Josephine Allen who donated her time to our face painting table. Thanks to one of our own employees, Brian Benning, for his help with the set up and break down of this event.

Message from the Board

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Committee Reports

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A Small Thing

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Welcome To PWL

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Dog Safety Chart

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Fox News Analyst To Speak at Signature Event

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Important Contacts for Seniors

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Trash Collection Information

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Venomous & Non-Venomous Snakes: A Case of Mistaken Identities 10 Important Pool Notice

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Pirates Swim Team News

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Tips to Prevent Lyme Disease

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Protecting Our Pollinators

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Recreation Committee

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Events at PEEC

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SAVE THE DATE! Monthly Board Meeting 3rd Monday of the Month

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Message From The Board 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

Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm Sunday CLOSED Monday CLOSED Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday 9:00am - 5:00pm Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Director: Director: Director: Director: Director: Director:

Exciting things are happening in the Woodlands, and we want to share our enthusiasm with you. Your new Board of Directors has hit the ground running. First, we have tackled an area that really hits home -- your pocketbook. We are determined to halt the cycle of ever-increasing dues. We are tightening our belt and finding new ways to save money at the same time we increase services.

We know that homeowners come first. It’s your money, and we will make every penny count. We promise.

We are hiring a bookkeeper to modernize our accounting practices and help us hold the line on dues. We will soon have new tools to identify areas where we can save money. We have already implemented several cost-saving strategies, including soliciting bids for every major contract, such as installing an electronic gate at the Aspen Rd. entrance, and developing a new program to collect delinquent dues.

We are developing plans to improve security and road maintenance. In response to many homeowners’ requests, we’ve opened the pool earlier and have increased adult-swim opportunities.

If you have suggestions on how we can better serve you, please let us know at pwlpoa@ptd.net. After all, we work for you. We have significantly increased transparency in how we manage the Association.

We want you to know what we are doing. We are upgrading our website, so you the Homeowner will be able to be kept up to date on our progress. We will continue to send out weekly e-mails updating you on community activities, meetings, and more. If you do not already get those e-mails, please send us a brief note to pwlpoa@ptd.net. We’ll put you on the list so we can stay better connected. We encourage you to please come to our Monthly Meetings, we want to hear from you.

Board of Directors

President: Vice Pres: Secretary: Treasurer:

EXCITING NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE WOODLANDS

Ray Fedorovich Karen DeMaio Ray Liebold John Caputo

Herbert Brown Grace Corcoran Richard Evans Blanqui Rodriguez Joanne Sigl William Sommers

At our Meetings it is our intent to field your questions and concerns, we won’t silence you by closing the meetings. This is OUR community and we need to hear from you, and with your help we can and will make things better. We are looking forward to a great year of reducing expenses and improving services.

See you at the pool.

Warm Regards, Your Board of Directors

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 PennDOT 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

RESIDENT INFORMATION FORM

Does the office have your up-to-date contact information? Forms were mailed and also available in the office – please fill out and return to the office.

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Committee Reports Human Resources/ Personnel Committee Report: The HR/Personnel Committee has hit the ground running with three meetings since mid- June. This is a nice mix of community residents who have backgrounds in varying fields that is an immense help to the committee.

The main objectives of the HR/Personnel Committee are make sure our employment practices are fair, consistent and adhere to state/ federal regulations and policies. The Committee is hard at work focusing on improving the way we recruit and retain employees (we have over 30 full time, part- time and seasonal employees).

Special focus on updating and implementing appropriate HR forms for use in the office and biggest project so far updating the Employee Manual. If you have suggestions or issues to bring to the committee please forward them to pwlpoa@ptd.net.

Join Our Public Safety Team Employment Opportunity PT/FT public safety officer position available immediately.

Must be flexible with scheduling and available to work any tour which may include days, evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Clean background check for both criminal and driving a must. Experience preferred. Applications available at the clubhouse.

Any questions call 570-296-8511.

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Articles appearing in The Woodlander are presented as a community service. They do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher or of the Pocono Woodland Lakes Property Owners Association. The publisher and the PWLPOA disclaim any liability for any advertisements published herein, in no way endorse or guarantee these ads and reserve the right to reject any ads submitted. Position of advertising in the newspaper is not guaranteed.

Thank you to all of our Committee Members

Employee Spotlight: Mary Fitch

Concession Stand Manager

Mary has lived in the Woodlands since 2013 and has been active with our community volunteering countless hours for our Recreation Committee over the last three years.

Mary has exercised her customer services skills in the retail/banking sector and also part of her family owned pizzeria for many years. She currently works as an Instruction Assistant for the Delaware Valley School district during the school year. We are pleased to have Mary join our Woodland’s team!

Grievance Committee:

If you have an issue that you would like addressed by the Grievance Committee, please reach out to the office at pwlpoa@ptd.net. Our next Grievance Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 10th at the Clubhouse.

New Badges Our new badges and stickers went into effect July 20th. Please be sure to pick up your new 2016/2017 stickers.

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

Located in the North Eastern Pocono Mountains, Pocono Woodland Lakes is only minutes from the upper New York and and Northern New Jersey areas. We can serve as your home, or your home away from home.

We are the beauty of the Delaware River Valley, only 90 minutes’ drive from Manhattan, and will astonish first-time visitors. The lovely valley’s quaintest town is our town, Milford. ​ e are a private community located just W outside of 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 1300 homeowners.

Pocono Woodland Lakes Property Owners Association Inc., was founded in July, 1976, and is incorporated as a Not-ForProfit 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 Covenants, 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!

A Small Thing

By Dana Bree, woodlands resident

I took a walk the other day. It was a beautiful day, sun shining, warm but not too hot. I was looking up at a gorgeous blue sky filled with feathery clouds when all of a sudden I heard a sound that I could not identify and then my right foot could not complete the step. My heel was on the ground but I could not lower my foot the rest of the way... as if there was something solid under my foot. I raised my whole foot and looked.

Directly beneath my upraised foot there was a praying mantis, the exact color of the small gold and green leaves on the black road. I knelt down to see that he was uninjured. I was filled with a sense of wonder. It was as if my heart had felt something that the rest of my body did not see and stopped me from completing that step.

The praying mantis is a symbol of contemplation. It is believed that the mantis does not move unless it is absolutely sure that is the right thing to do. We can learn from such a behavior and try to be sure that our minds and souls agree about the choices we are making in our lives.

Since that day, I have been especially aware of the small things around me. On the road, the bright orange of the tiny little newts, a turtle slowly making his/her way across the road. (I have often helped the turtle get safely to the other side.) A red fox trotting down the side of the road looking for lunch; in the woods, the dappled coats of fawns under watchful eyes of their mothers. And if I am really lucky that day, the rich glossy blue black of a mother bear and her energetic cubs tumbling and playing.

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

It is important to remember that this is the season of animal babies, energetic babies who do not always look before they leap into the road chasing after their mothers or just from the sheer exuberance of life.

When you are driving, try to be more aware and slow down for the safety of these beautiful animals. The reason many of us live out here in the woodlands is so that we can live next to these wild creatures, hear the songs of birds, see the stars at night and breathe air that is fresh and green.

The more we become aware of the small things, the broader our vision becomes and our enjoyment in daily life grows. Just a few thoughts from your neighbor in the woodlands.

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Car Temperature Dog Safety Chart Running into the store for “just a minute” can be fatal for a dog left in the car!

Dear Woodlands Community You are cordially invited to please visit our new community website at www.thewoodlander.com. While there please feel free to browse the pages for news and information.

Take our Survey on Pond Usage….we would like to know your thoughts on pond usage and ask that you take a 2 question survey online. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FHBSHFV

IF IT’S THIS HOT OUTSIDE:

IT ONLY TAKES THIS LONG:

TO REACH THIS INSIDE:

75° 75° 85° 85° 100°

10 MIN. 30 MIN. 5 MIN. 7-8 MIN. 15 MIN.

100° 120° 90° 100° 140°

Don’t Leave Your Dog In The Car This Summer! www.K-10plus.com

Please feel free to contact us via the Contact page on the website with your questions, comments, and suggestions.

Sincerely, PWLPOA Board

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.

PLEASE BEWARE OF CHILDREN ON OUR ROADWAYS - SAFETY FIRST!

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Fox News Senior Judicial Analyst Andrew P. Napolitano to Speak at Pike County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Signature Event Beth Nikles, Chairperson of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce Signature Event Committee, is pleased to announce the upcoming Chamber’s 2016 signature event, “An Evening with Andrew P. Napolitano.” The event will be held at Silver Birches, in Hawley, PA on August 25, 2016 with cocktails at 6:00pm and dinner at 6:30pm.

If you are interested in attending the Anthony P. Napolitano event, please visit the Pike County Chamber of Commerce’s website at www. pikechamber.com/event or call them at 570-2968700. Tickets are $125.00 per person and include a gourmet meal. As tickets are expected to sell out, call today to reserve your seat.

As Fox News’ Senior Judicial Analyst since 1998, Judge Napolitano broadcasts nationwide daily on the Fox News Channel and the Fox Business Network. He is nationally known for watching and reporting on the government as it interferes with personal liberty, private property, and economic opportunity.

Judge Napolitano lectures nationally on the U.S. Constitution, the rule of law, civil liberties in wartime, and human freedom. He has been published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, and numerous other publications. His weekly

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newspaper column is hosted by The Washington Times and dozens of Internet venues, and is seen by millions every week.

Judge Napolitano is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Notre Dame Law School. He is the youngest life-tenured Superior Court judge in the history of the State of New Jersey. He sat on the bench from 1987 to 1995, when he presided over more than 150 jury trials and thousands of motions, sentencings, and hearings. Judge Napolitano taught constitutional law and jurisprudence at Delaware Law School for two years and at Seton Hall Law School for 11 years. He was often chosen by the students as their most outstanding professor. He returned to private practice in 1995, and began television work in the same year.

The Pike County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization consisting of over 480 area businesses, professionals and civic organizations. Incorporated in 1962, the membership continues to grow and diversify, all with one common goal: to strengthen the business environment and enhance the quality of life in Pike County.

For more information about this event or the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, please visit www. pikechamber.com or call 570-296-8700.

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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

important contacts for seniors

Pike County Agency on Aging is always looking for Pike County Residents who would be gracious enough to partner their time and talents with our agency to make the world a better place for our Seniors.

From the Pike County Area Agency on Aging

It could be as much or as little as you like (it’s your time and talent!). If you are interested, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Lana Romeo at 570-775- 5550 ext. 1317.

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• Thursdays 3PM to 9PM

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Trash Collection Information

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New Homes, Remodeling & Lot/House Packages HIC 006369

WWW.EDNIKLES.COM CALL NOW! 570.296.9200

• 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.

ONLY members in good standing with valid stickers are permitted to use garbage area.

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Venomous & Non-venomous Snakes: A Case of Mistaken Identities

By Derek Scott

There are over 20 different snake species that inhabit Pennsylvania, with about half as many known to reside in the northeastern part of the state. Of the dozen or so that live in our area, the only 2 venomous species are the copperhead and the timber rattlesnake. These snakes are commonly confused with many of the nonvenomous species that share the same habitat.

Below are some facts to help you differentiate between our local venomous and non-venomous species. Please note that regardless of whether a snake is venomous or not, it is always best to keep your distance. These reptiles don’t want to deal with people any more than we want to deal with them.

The copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) is one of the two venomous snakes species found in our area of Pennsylvania.

These snakes tend to reside in open, rocky areas such as ledges and outcrops, but can also be found in fields and clearings with brush piles to hide under.

Copperheads are heavy-bodied, medium sized snakes that can have several color variants, but usually appear gray or beige. The bands along the body are hourglass-shaped and are narrowest on the back. They are a reddish-brown color and tend to get darker towards the edges of the markings.

These snakes get their name from their flattened, triangular heads which are a distinct copper color.

Copperheads, like many venomous snakes, have elliptical pupils which resemble the eyes of a cat.

Timber rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) are the only other venomous snake species found in this region of the state. Just like the copperhead, they prefer rocky ledges and outcrops, but can also be found in forest habitats with plenty of groundcover. Timber rattlesnakes are large, heavy-bodied snakes that have two different distinct patterns: a yellow phase and a black phase. Their background coloration can vary PAGE 10

between the two, anywhere from a yellow-brown to a very dark brown. The markings on these snakes often appear blotchy and sometimes lack uniformity. On dark phase timber rattlesnakes, the markings match the background color so closely, they almost appear non-existent. The tails of these snakes often lack the patterning of the rest of the body and end with their characteristic rattle.

Northern water snakes (Nerodia sipedon) are commonly misidentified as a venomous snake species because of their coloration and pattern. The background color of these snakes can vary from a gray or tan to a light brown hue, while their saddle-like patterning is typically a reddish brown. It is important to note that as they age, northern water snakes will become darker in color.

Despite being mistaken for both copperheads and timber rattlesnakes, northern water snakes have a few distinguishing characteristics that can aid you in identification. Unlike their venomous counterparts, these snakes have narrow heads, but are capable of flattening themselves out to appear more menacing and full-bodied. Northern water snakes also lack the elliptical pupils associated with venomous snakes.

Eastern milk snakes (Lampropeltis triangulum) are most often confused with copperheads because of the similarities they share in color and pattern. Both species exhibit a gray to beige body color overlaid by strong, brown patterning.

The pattern on a copperhead closely resembles the shape of an hourglass, while the eastern milk snake will have more of a blocky pattern.

These blocky blotches are often outlined in black and can also be seen running along the sides of the body.

While these two snake species have similar looking bodies, you need look no further than their heads to tell them apart.

Copperheads, as the name implies, have a copper colored head that appears large, flat, and triangular.

Eastern milk snakes typically have similar patterns on the head and body, although a “Y” or “V” shaped blotch may be seen on the back of the head.

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Pool Information Pool Hours Sunday noon - 8pm Monday noon - 8pm Tuesday noon - 8pm Wednesday noon - 8pm Thursday noon - 8pm Friday noon - 8pm Saturday noon - 8pm

POND OPEN ON WEEKENDS ONLY 12 – 6 PM LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY Morning Lap Swim: 11-12 PM every day

Evening Lap Swim: 7-8 PM Tuesday and Thursday

Swim Lessons are currently in Session 2 on Tuesday and Thursday. Information can be picked up during regular office hours in the clubhouse.

Pirates Swim Team information on the website at www.thewoodlander.com

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Pocono Woodlands Pirates Swim Team 2016 Over the years, the Pirates program has involved as many as 75 swimmers per summer and has brought home many championship trophies. A highlight of an outstanding 10th season in 2015 included the PWLPOA community hosting in August a Swim Championship that the Pirates won! Gold Key captured 2nd place, 739 won 3rd, Silver Lake placed 4th and Fawn Lake came in 5th. Last year marked the 10th anniversary milestone of our community’s recreational swim team, the Pocono Woodland Pirates. The Pirates continue to depend on parent volunteers and certified coaches to organize and run this positive program that benefits our children and enhances the community. The goal of the Pirates swim team is for all swimmers to have fun, improve both their skills and their times, and develop good sportsmanship, team spirit, and positive self-images. New swimmers are welcomed and encouraged to join in on the fun in 2016.

Children must be 5-18 years old and able to swim unassisted in the deep end of the community pool. They must also reside in the Woodlands or have a relative that is a resident in good standing. Go Pirates! For more information or to ask questions, email pwlpoapirates@gmail.com.

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Protecting Our Pollinators

By Lea Della Vecchia

Bees are buzzing, birds are flying past – but what are they doing, really? The summer is a time when a lot of insects are busy gathering nectar—and pollinating flowers in the process. Pollinators are responsible for pollinating more than two-thirds of the world’s crop species. Pollinators come in all shapes and sizes.

Common pollinators in our area include bees, hummingbirds, moths and butterflies. In their quest for nectar, these pollinators inadvertently roll around in the pollen of plants, and deposit the pollen on the stamen of the next flowers they visit. The pollen fertilizes the flower, and a fruit begins to develop. Plants that require insect pollinators generally have sweet nectar to draw in the pollinators.

Honey bees are an interesting pollinator species.

To produce 150 pounds of honey, bees must travel the distance between the moon and the Earth 13 times! In Pennsylvania, honey bees are attracted to the flowers of a variety of tree species as well as herbaceous and annual plants. Some favorites include sunflowers, clover, goldenrod, milkweed and many other common wildflowers.

Butterflies are another important pollinator species. Common butterflies in Pennsylvania include swallowtails, monarchs, and fritillaries, among many others. Butterflies seek brightly colored blooms in clusters. Flowers generally have a landing pad for the butterflies to rest. Common species pollinated by butterflies include plants in the Aster family, bee balm, cosmos and many others.

Pollinators are at risk though. At present, bees are suffering from a condition called colony collapse

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disorder. The origin of colony collapse disorder is unknown. Honeybees are vanishing in relatively large numbers, and bees that do return to their hives are dying from a myriad of conditions, including viruses, mites and funguses. These bees have compromised immune systems, making them susceptible to intruders.

It is thought that neonicotinoids pesticides are responsible for the decline of our insect pollinators nationwide. Neonicotinoids act as a neurotoxin to insects, but are believed to have no effect on humans. Many commercially planted seeds, including corn seeds, are coated with neonicotinoid pesticides, and as they are planted it is thought the dust kicked up contains the pesticide and it travels through the air to nearby bee hives. Corn is not pollinated by bees, yet bees are affected by the pesticides. This has led to much legal debate about the use of neonicotinoids nationwide.

Bees pollinate crucial food crops and contribute $14 billion in value to the United States agriculture economy. Bees are responsible for the pollination and subsequent fruit of 90% of the apple crops.

There are 4000 bee species in the United States, 400 of which can be found in Pennsylvania.

Supporting our pollinators means supporting biodiversity within our ecosystems. There are a variety of ways to support pollinators in your garden. Plant a variety of native plants that produce flowers at different times of the year – this is important, as the flowers provide a source of nectar for pollinators. A variety of colors and shapes of flowers will allow many different pollinators to thrive in your garden. Pollinators need water to drink and places to nest. Avoiding

pesticide and insecticide use on your property is also an important thing to remember when creating insect pollinator habitat. Even use of these chemicals nearby can harm pollinators that may frequent your garden.

Sources:

http://www.xerces.org/wp-content/ uploads/2010/02/pa-nj-native-bee-benefits1.pdf http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/ pa/plantsanimals/?cid=nrcs142p2_018171http:// www.gardenswithwings.com/what-is-a-butterflygarden/nectar-plants.html http://www.fws.gov/pollinators/ http://ento.psu.edu/publications/areneonicotinoids-killing-bees

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Recreation Committee Kicking Off A Great New Season!

The Recreation Committee had a great first part of the year with many events for our Woodland families and children. The Recreation Committee is made up of Board Members and resident volunteers. Thanks to the committee. A special thanks on a tremendous job decorating. Thanks for those families who donate their time cleaning up after a party or helping us when we need assistance during a party. There is Tween/Teen Pool Party on Friday, July 29th from 7:00-10:00 pm. We are also planning a Labor Day celebration. Be on the lookout for more information on the upcoming Adult Only Swim Night on Friday, August 12th and for more exciting events!

PWLPOA Annual Fishing Contest June 4, 2016 9 am til noon Our annual PWLPOA fishing contest was again a huge success! A great time was had by all! Special thanks to John Redmond and Brain Benning for organizing and overseeing the contest.

NOW ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENTS, TRANSACTION FEE WILL APPLY. PLEASE SEE OFFICE FOR DETAILS.

Office will no longer accept cash as payment.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Current dues $914.00 payable by June 1st.

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EVENTS AT PEEC Pocono Environmental Education Center Located 538 Emery Rd., Dingmans Ferry 570.828.2319

AUGUST Little Eco Explorers: Fish Sunday, August 7, 1-3pm Cost: $5 per child A fun hands-on program for young children! Join us for a story, craft, and activity focusing on a particular critter. Call for details.

Butterfly Walk Saturday, August 13, 10am-12pm Cost: $5 Learn about the wonderful world of butterflies! Join David Trently on a search through the fields and around the ponds for butterflies and dragonflies. Call early – spaces fill up fast!

Bridge the Gap: Tumbling Waters Hike Saturday, August 13, 9am-12pm Cost: Free Join us for an interpretive hike on our Tumbling Waters Trail. This 3 mile loop features a beautiful waterfall and a scenic overlook of the Delaware River Valley.

Frog Frenzy Sunday, August 14, 10am-12pm Cost: $5 per person Join us for a fun morning 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.

Ecozone Discovery Room!

Sunday, August 14, 1-4pm Cost: $2 per person 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.

Bridge the Gap: Pond Paddle Saturday, August 20, 1-3pm Cost: Free Come join us for a free paddle on our ponds! 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 boat! Funding for this program provided by the William Penn Foundation.

Nature at Night Saturday, August 20, 8-9:30pm Cost: $5 A pleasant summer evening is the perfect time to head outside. Take a walk in the woods to listen for owls, look at stars, and enjoy the music of the night. Enjoy fun activities that test your night vision.

Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk Sunday, August 21, 1-3pm Cost: $5 Nature provides food & natural remedies for us in the form of many plants. Join us on a hike focused on wild edible & medicinal plants. No collecting will be done within the Park.

Geology Hike Sunday, August 21, 1-3pm Cost: $5 Come join us for a program based on the geology of the area. We’ll take a short hike and talk about rocks, fossils, glacial deposits, and what makes our park unique.

Pond Explorers Saturday, August 27, 10am-12pm Cost: $5 per person Join us as we explore the ponds with nets! We’ll collect fish, macro-invertebrates, amphibians, and anything else we find in some buckets, for up-close study. Wear boots and plan on getting a little wet and muddy! Register early!

Ecozone Discovery Room!

Saturday, August 27, 1-4pm Cost: $2 per person 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.

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