Pike County Conservation District

05/29/2026

🌱Fresh Sprout Friday #2🌱

Are you considering a timber harvest as part of your property’s long-term management? 🤔Do you want to learn more about what goes into a timber sale? 🌳Join our partners over at Delaware Highlands Conservancy and the Van Scott Nature Reserve and the PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry for a “Walk and Talk” to have your questions answered!

Link: https://delawarehighlands.org/events/timber-sale-field-tour/

Are you considering a timber harvest as part of your property’s long-term management? Do you want to learn more about what goes into a timber sale? Join the Conservancy and the PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry for a “Walk and Talk” on June 5 to have your questions answered!

Austin Noguera, Service Forester with the DCNR, and Steven Gosch, Stewardship Coordinator with Delaware Highlands Conservancy, will meet participants at the Delaware State Forest District Office to explore timber management planned on approximately 208 acres of adjacent forested land. The tour will visit select stands where techniques such as shelterwood cuts and overstory removal are planned while highlighting how trees are marked for sale, how management will support long-term forest health and species diversity, and how the harvest will provide opportunities for public education.

Visit https://delawarehighlands.org/events/timber-sale-field-tour/ for details and to sign up for this FREE program.

05/29/2026

🌱Fresh Sprout Friday🌱

Summer is coming and energy rates are on the rise. Looking to lower utility bills? Want independent advice about solar and the latest home energy efficiency technology? Join our partners Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support (SEEDS) for their upcoming SEEDs Energy Circle meeting to ask questions and share your experiences with energy efficiency, solar power, heat pumps, battery storage, and other clean technologies.

📅Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
🕞Time: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
📍Location: ZOOM
✅RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/d4NL4qxcZzSGcvx28
Zoom meeting information will be emailed ahead of time to everyone who RSVPs.

05/28/2026

‼️Closing soon ‼️

The deadline to submit a nomination for the PCCD Conservation Achievement Awards is coming up fast! Get your nominations in by June 1, 2026, at 4:00pm.

✨Help us shine a spotlight on individuals and organizations making a real difference in Pike County. This is your opportunity to recognize those who have made a lasting impact on conservation and the protection of our environment. ✨

To learn more, visit: https://pikeconservation.org/community-recognition/

05/27/2026

Pike County Conservation District is excited to share the completion of a new ACAP project at Egypt Valley Farm in Tafton! 🚜🐄

With additional support from NRCS and the farm operator, the project added conservation practices like heavy-use areas, water facilities, stream crossings, and more that protect water quality, improve soil health, and support long-term farm sustainability along Egypt Creek. 💧

We’re proud to partner with local producers to make a lasting positive impact on our community’s natural resources and look forward to supporting more ACAP projects across Pike County!

🤔📞Learn more at https://pikeconservation.org/programs-services/acap/ or by calling 570-226-8220.

Project is funded by the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program through the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission.

05/26/2026

A huge shoutout to local Pike County team "Gopher Gold" from Delaware Valley High School for placing in the top 10 out of 63 teams at this year's Pennsylvania Envirothon!! 😁🎉Amazing job!!

Photo: Principal Lou DeLauro, Andria Prime, Ella D**g, Jackson Hancock, Ruby Bailor, Daisy Olivo Heller, Team Advisor Bernadine Salak.

05/22/2026

The District office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

🌱Fresh Sprout Friday 🌱

Lace up your hiking boots, put on that sunscreen, and join us and our partners at the National Park Service on July 18, 2026, at 9:00am as we explore Dingmans Creek and learn about the history of Childs Park! 🔆🥾

❌No pets allowed on this hike.

Check-in with District staff at all 4 hikes in 2026, and you’ll be eligible to receive a FREE “Hikes in Pike” Stoni patch at the end of the year! 🌷☀️🍂❄️

Registration is required. To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-summer-hikes-in-pike-tickets-1989914669343... or scan the QR code below.

05/20/2026

‼️Trivia Night Incoming‼️

Sad you were going to miss out on putting your native‑wildlife knowledge to the test? Well, don't worry! Trivia night with Delaware Highlands Conservancy has been moved to Tuesday, May 26 , so there is still time to get in on the fun! Join them at Here & Now in Honesdale from 6:00-7:30pm for this month’s Science on Tap and a hands‑on night of furs, skulls, and wildlife trivia. 🦅🦨🐢

05/19/2026

🌽From Field to Feed: PA Ag Facts 🐮

Farms and forests can work together!

Riparian forest buffers are trees and plants growing along streams. They help protect waterways from runoff coming off agricultural fields and filter sediment and nutrients before they reach the water. These buffers can even reduce nitrogen from agricultural runoff by up to 68%. The result?

💧 Cleaner streams
🌳 Healthier wildlife habitat
🚜 More resilient working lands

A simple strip of trees along a stream can make a big difference for both farms and water quality!

05/18/2026

Road cleanup: because nature shines brighter without the clutter. 🦺🚯

Staff, Board Members, and DEP came together today to clean up PCCD's adopted section of Route 402. Despite the heat, we managed to pick up a total of 22 bags of litter! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped preserve the beauty of our natural resources.

If you'd like to help keep our community a little cleaner, consider joining us in the Fall for our second cleanup of the year! Keep an eye on our website, newsletter, and social media for more information as we get closer.