Education/Awareness
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A dynamic, active group, Hemlock Farms Conservancy supports and raises awareness of the environment in numerous ways:
We sponsor many meaningful and fun nature-focused events. We give a yearly scholarship to a Pike County student with career goals to care for the environment. We steward parcels of land within Hemlock Farms. We actively partner with conservation groups, including Penn State Extension, the Pike County Tick Borne Diseases Task Force, the American Chestnut Tree Foundation, the Pike/Wayne Conservation Partnership, and the East Stroudsburg University Tick Lab. We are proud to be approved by Pennsylvania's State Conservation Commission as a Nominating Organization to Pike County Conservation District. This role is valuable to the Pike County Commissioners as they seek qualified individuals to serve on the Conservation District Board. All of this is accomplished through the efforts of an active, all-volunteer Board of Trustees and our generous sponsors. Interested in joining or sponsoring our fun, dynamic group? We are always looking for new volunteers and sponsors! |
Funding
- We give a yearly scholarship to a Pike County student with career goals to care for the environment.
- Grants to Hemlock Farms Community Association for conservation
Current Projects
Annual Bird Count
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ESU Tick Lab Scientific Study
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American Chestnut Restoration Project
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Wildlife Education Presentations
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Invasive Species Awareness and Projects
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Hemlock Trail Care and Maintenance
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How We Make an Impact
T E S T I M O N I A L S
"(HFC) you are a gem...You explain what can be complicated science in a way that is accessible to the average person. Plus, you make it fun." -- Yehudit M.
"The Pike County Tick-borne Disease Task Force would like to thank you...we hope we can continue this great partnership well into the future." -- Brian Snyder, Pike County Community Planner
"Your generosity has inspired me to not only help others, but to give back to the community as well." -- Joseph L., scholarship recipient
"I love HFC and all you've done for the community. I am an avid hiker and appreciate all your trails and signs!" -- Austin K.
"The Hemlock Farms Conservancy is an incredible organization, dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and habitat — as well as inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards!" -- The Amphibian Foundation
"Thank you for championing Penn State Extension and its variety of science-based educational programs." -- Brent Hales, Ph.D, Associate Dean College of Ag Sciences, Director and Steven P. Alessi, Client Relations Manager
Penn State Extension