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Information for Applicants and Parents
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Lacawac Sanctuary
Lacawac Sanctuary was established in 1966 by L. Arthur Watres as a community center for environmental education and as a field station for research to stimulate thought and practice in conservation. Operated by the non-profit Lacawac Foundation, the sanctuary not only provides research facilities for college and graduate students, but also seeks to preserve the pristine forest environment that surrounds Lake Lacawac, the most undisturbed glacial lake in Pennsylvania.
The Lodge at Lacawac was constructed in 1903 in the style of turn-of-the century lodges built by wealthy families in the Adirondacks. Luxurious in its day, the lodge was equipped with gas lighting, refrigeration, running water, indoor plumbing, and central heating. Today, the lodge has been restored. Minor improvements such as electric lights and updated cooking facilities provide modern conveniences while maintaining the lodge's rustic charm. Lacawac Sanctuary provides an extensive series of programs open to the public. For further information you may write to:
Lacawac Sanctuary is registered as a National Natural Landmark and as a National Historic Site Directions to Lacawac Sanctuary
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