Updated: 5/24/2011 
Lacawac Sanctuary
Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania
Description

565 acre nature preserve and historic, rustic Adirondack style summer estate that belonged to several Scranton industrial barons.

Mission

Education - Preservation - Research

History

Built in 1903 by coal mine baron Charles Connell who later served in Congress. Sold to Col. Louis Watres, Scranton industrialist and Lt. Governor. Watres used it as a base to purchase land and manage creation of Lake Wallenpaupack. Donated by the family to a non-profit group in 1966. Lacawac is on the National Registry of Historic Places, is a National Natural Landmark, and is a Pennsylvania State Native Plant Preserve.

Research Collections

Natural history.

Programs

Tours and nature walks. Extensive schedule of public education programs from May-October. See website www.Lacawac.org for current schedule.

Governance

Non-profit 501 (c) 3 membership organization. Volunteer board of directors.

Services
Gift Shop
Hours of Operation

Hiking trails and historic estate grounds open sunrise to sunset. Building tours subject to schedule - see schedule at www.lacawac.org or call 570-689-9494. Group tours by appointment.

Admission
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