Program: 'Living with White-tail Deer'

LAKE ARIEL — Join the experts on Saturday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a program titled "Living with White-tail Deer" at Lacawac Sanctuary and Field Station in Lake Ariel.
Ron Tussel, outdoor writer and environmental consultant, will answer questions about deer biology, management strategies, and chronic wasting disease. Penn State mammologist Dave Byman will discusses his and his colleague’s research at Lacawac studying the effects of deer browse on vegetation growth and small mammal populations.
A presentation on findings from East Stroudsburg University’s Northeast Wildlife DNA Laboratory will cover the historical aspects of Lyme disease, and how scientists detect the prevalence of pathogens and identify prevention techniques.
This workshop counts for four hours (one year) of continuing education credit. Lunch is provided. The cost is $15 for general admission, or $10 with a Lacawac membership card. Preregistration is required by Wednesday, June 15, and seating is limited. For more information email educator@lacawac.org.
Lacawac Sanctuary and Field Station is a nature preserve, biological research station and environmental education center located on 545 acres, which includes the near pristine glacial Lake Lacawac (a National Nature Landmark) and its watershed, bogs, forests with hiking trails and a Great Camp listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since its inception in 1966, Lacawac has sustained itself on memberships, donations and volunteers.
For more information visit lacawac.org.