Loyalsock Foundation

08/31/2026

In honor of National Recovery month and in collaboration with the Bradford/Sullivan Drug & Alcohol, SCA, we invite the community to come together for an evening of reflection, connection, and hope.

Join us for a 1-mile family-friendly walk along the Summit Loop starting at 6 pm, ending at Meditation Ledge for a short program.

All are welcome to walk in support of recovery, in honor of loved ones, or simply to be part of a community that believes in hope.

The Summit Loop is located on Rt. 42 between Laporte and Eagles Mere. Email [email protected] with questions.

08/31/2026

08/24/2026

Due to installation of the disc golf course, the Summit Loop will be temporarily closed Monday - Friday until further notice. The trail WILL be open on weekends.

For the safety of visitors and workers, please stay off the Summit Loop during weekdays until we have completed our work to install the new disc golf course.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but are very excited to bring this new outdoor recreation opportunity to Sullivan County. Please email [email protected] with questions. Thank you for your understanding!

08/17/2026

It was the perfect evening for a book chat, w**e, and snacks - all amidst the ferns at The Summit. Thank you to everybody who joined us last week for our discussion of Atmosphere: A Love Story, plus other books we are reading, want to read, and have read!

You can pick up a copy of Atmosphere at the Sullivan County Library. We'll schedule another Summer Book Club next year.

08/13/2026

Looks like a beautiful evening to sit outside and talk books!

Join us tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13 at The Summit for a casual book talk on Atmosphere: A Love Story. We'll meet at the top of the driveway at 6 pm and take a short walk to the outdoor amphitheater.

Bring a chair, a beverage of your choice, and bug spray. Let us know you're coming: https://forms.gle/UtGnNoJxNuLZW3fe6

Questions? Text or call 504.427.5903. We'll see you tonight!

08/10/2026

The group is forming and you're invited! Join us for a relaxing evening as we discuss the book Atmosphere. Haven't quite finished the book? No problem! Everybody is welcome.

Meet at the top of The Summit driveway at 6 pm on Thursday, Aug. 13. Bring a chair, bug spray and beverage of your choice. We'll take a short walk down to the outdoor amphitheater.

Please register in advance in case of stormy weather. We'll let you know if the location changes. https://forms.gle/DmpDMLXwnz7UQP5T9

08/07/2026

Thank you to Jeff Klemens for an interesting and funny talk on flying squirrels and his current research project on this small but extremely fast animal. Jeff showed fascinating footage of flying squirrels in PA. We learned a lot about this very social animal!

Special shout out to Jeff's son, Jack, who stood in as a tree during part of the demonstration. We'd also like to thank St. John's Community Church for use of the space.

08/06/2026

NEW LOCATION!!!!!

Tonight's Flying Squirrel talk has been moved to St. John's Community Church in Laporte. We'll begin at 7:30 pm.

Directions to St. John's: From Rt. 42 in Laporte, turn onto Beech St. The church is one block up on the left. Please call 504.427.5903 with questions.

Join us for a talk on the flying squirrel led by professor of biology, Jeff Klemens, on Aug. 6 at 7:30 pm. The evening will include a demonstration of how motion-detecting camera traps and genetic techniques can be used to document these animals’ movement.

08/04/2026

We're scouting squirrels at The Summit! Associate Professor of Biology and Eagles Mere Conservancy Board Member, Jeff Klemens, has set up a temporary "squirrel cam" at Meditation Ledge.

Join him this Thursday evening at 7:30 for a fascinating talk on the southern flying squirrel. The conversation will feature a demonstration of how motion-detecting camera traps and genetic techniques can be used to document these animals’ movements.

This talk is free and open to all! Bring a chair and bug spray. Wear sturdy shoes as you'll take a short walk to Meditation Ledge.

In case of rain, the talk will be moved to the St. John's Community Church in Laporte on Beech St. Check here for updates on Thursday.