Edward L Rose Conservancy

05/11/2026

Spring brings new life and hope. This nature video from the High Point Preserve and Silver Lake brings clips of the transition to Spring in the physical environment and in the behaviors of local wildlife.
The winter ice does not leave the lake suddenly. There are changes to colors and movements with the wind. What you might see as a cold and lifeless ice sheet, has movement and energy.
The star of this video is a local bald eagle, who caught a large bullhead fish and decided to have lunch next to a trail camera on a fallen tree.
Recently a bright, caring young person, on seeing the eagle, said "That's my Grandpa watching for us".
We celebrate the 100th birthday of David Attenborough; his words on connection speak with wisdom.
Youtube link:
https://youtu.be/NJ3gjwwHyws?si=GAXdJhNMxD8P9ig5

05/02/2026

This Saturday's Bird Walk is scheduled for Saturday, May 16th, at 8 AM. Due to the cold Spring, quite a few species have not returned yet.

Spring Bird Walk, Woodbourne Forest Preserve, Saturday, May 16th, 8 AM
This walk, that welcomes both Beginners and Experienced birders, will be held along the Baker Road that is located on the back side of the Woodbourne Preserve. Directions: Going south on Rt 29 take a left at the blinker light in Dimock, onto the road to Brooklyn. Drive about a mile and take the first left onto Baker Road. You will see our cars parked along the beginning of that road. We will drive along the Baker Road, stopping at 6 sites that offer a wide variety of habitats, where nesting and migrant birds have been recently observed.
For more info, contact Joyce Stone, at [email protected]. This walk is offered by the Edward L. Rose Conservancy, at no charge."

04/23/2026

🌎✨ Happy Earth Day! ✨🌿

Quick fun fact: some of the coolest places on Earth are conservancy lands—areas protected by people who basically said, “Hmm… maybe let’s keep this forest instead of turning it into a parking lot.” 😄

These lands help protect wildlife, plants, and all the behind-the-scenes nature magic that keeps our planet running. Think of it as Earth’s way of putting up a “Please do not disturb” sign 🌳🦋

So on Earth Day and everyday, give nature a little love—plant something, pick up trash, donate, or just enjoy the outdoors.

Special thanks to Rebecca Caudrillier, a life long supporter, for this post and for reminding us that everyday is Earth Day.

01/22/2026

Meet new board members, peek under the snow to see what the voles are up to, learn a bit about barred owls and a new effort to grow emerald ash borer-resistant ash trees - and more - in this issue of Conservancy Currents:

Winter's Hidden World
New Conservancy Directors: Johannah Barry, Claire Woidt
Winter Watch: Owls Overwintering in Northeast Pennsylvania
Accreditation
Hope for Ash Trees--with your help
Upcoming Programs
Help Wanted

We look forward to seeing you again in the spring.

https://elrose.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Winter-2026-Conservancy-Currents.pdf

01/07/2026

The transition from Fall to Winter in 2025 happened quickly. This nature video captures the change in energy with the formation of first ice on Silver Lake.
The High Point Preserve, under the stewardship of the Edward L Rose Land Conservancy, is home to a variety of animals that also transition to get ready for winter.
In this video we observe porcupine, fox, deer, coyote, bobcat, ermine and some water fowl migrating.
Link to Youtube nature video:

This video celebrates the changing of seasons in NEPA; the Fall turned quickly to a colder season this year and the first ice on the surface of Silver lake c...

11/23/2025

2025 Autumn Video :
The High Point Preserve is located adjacent to Silver Lake in NE Pennsylvania. The stewardship of the High Point Preserve plays a key role in protecting and caring for the Silver Lake watershed and the local plants and wildlife.
This video includes honoring Jane Goodall and her world-wide message.
https://youtu.be/xGV4FZEN5ns?si=TGWeQtq4IXdwwON8

You can make a difference in protecting our local environment for future generations.

A view of Silver Lake in Autumn 2025. Honoring Jane Goodall and her last message to us.We are part of the environment and have a responsibility to care for ...

11/20/2025

NOTICE

This is a reminder from the Edward L. Rose Conservancy that, in an effort to control overpopulation of deer in the preserves, limited deer hunting will be allowed at the Highpoint Preserve and Greenwood Sanctuary during deer rifle season which runs from November 29 thru December 13 this year. Trails will remain open, but please exercise caution and wear orange.

Woodbourne will be completely closed during this period, but Greenwood and Highpoint will remain open to our members.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact [email protected].

Thank you for your understanding,

E L Rose Conservancy Board of Directors

11/03/2025

Fall 2025 Conservancy Currents Newsletter
The Conservancy's quarterly newsletter - attached - is a mixture of business and pleasure (and interesting photographs). Enjoy reading about what you are making happen.To paraphrase a nugget of wisdom I read recently: That’s the whole point (of the Conservancy and your support) - conserving nature for ALL the people, by those who can.

Hunting in Our Preserves - Please be Aware
Late Summer Events Were a Great Success
Greenwood Celebration of Autumn
Hemlock Wooly Adelgid Treatment
Estate Planning for Land Owners
Re-Accreditation Application
Lifetime Membership

Link to the Newsletter:

https://elrose.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fall-2025-Conservancy-Currents.pdf

10/26/2025

Feedback on the hike at Greenwood Sanctuary

Early this month, there was an open house and hike at the Greenwood Sanctuary in Dimick PA that is under the stewardship of the Edward L Rose Conservancy.
On Saturday October 11, 2025, an open house was held at the Greenwood Sanctuary in Dimock, PA.
A hi-light of the day was the hike and tour of the trails through the forest and fields.
Jim Kessler led the enthusiastic group beyond the traditional 3-dimensional hike along and up and down the trails.
Jim also translated the story of the forest with knowledgeable and insightful observations which included the passage of time and changes in the history of the forest
that gave an additional dimension of Time to the in-depth discussion of the trees, land use and local history.

10/10/2025

Directions to Greenwood Sanctuary, Dimock , PA
Hike and Tour on Saturday October 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM