Stewards of Twin Lakes Bring Water Conservation to Life at Pike County Library

Library children and parents learn about watershed conservation

On October 11, the Stewards of Twin Lakes partnered with the Pike County Public Library to teach K–5 students about water conservation through our interactive “Rain, Runoff, and Rain Barrels” program.

Children and parents learned together about the impact of stormwater runoff on Pennsylvania’s waterways and how small actions at home can make a big difference.

The program also featured the Stewards’ original children’s book, Rain Barrel Rangers, created through a Pennsylvania Environmental Council grant in 2025. The book is available to borrow at the Pike County Public Library and can also be purchased locally at the BetterWorld Café in Milford and the Grey Towers National Historic Site Gift Shop. Supporters can also receive a copy by making a Tax deductible donation and requesting one to be mailed.

Bringing conservation to life painting a rain barrel.

During the event, each child received a free copy of Rain Barrel Rangers to take home and share. The highlight of the session was a group reading of the book, followed by a creative activity where young participants painted a rain barrel inspired by Rain Barrel Rangers characters Shohola Lola and Lackawaxen Jackson.

The finished barrel will be installed at the Dingmans Ferry Branch Library, where it will help capture and reuse rainwater while reminding visitors about local water stewardship.

The Stewards of Twin Lakes remain committed to educating and inspiring the next generation of conservationists “one child at a time”. During this library session, several attendees invited the Stewards to present the program to Cub Scout groups and other youth groups, and we welcome the opportunity to expand this hands-on conservation initiative throughout Pike County.

Stewards of Twin Lakes Rain Barrel Rangers Book on display at the Pike County Public Library