Barbara Schomer Preserve

Barbara Schomer Preserve Trip Organizer Permit Application
Permit Application for those requesting to organize a trip to Sarah Furnace Cave.

Barbara Schomer Preserve Trip Participant Application
Permit Application for those requesting to visit Sarah Furnace Cave on a trip organized by

Permit Application for Scientific Studies at MAKC Preserves.
Permit Application for Scientific Studies at MAKC Preserves.

A Crappy Fundraiser: Guano Happens!
The MAKC board of directors just approved an extremely crappy project that involves our Team

Longest Cave In Pennsylvania Celebration, Barbara Schomer Preserve Dedication
[foogallery id=”8582″] On Saturday, June 26, 2021, more than 60 MAKC members and friends from


The Good News: Caving To Resume
MAKC response to COVID-19: The MAKC recognizes the issues regarding COVID-19 and any impacts it


Sarah Furnace Cave Management Plan
The Management Plan for this preserve was adopted by the MAKC Board on November 16,

Barbara Schomer Preserve
Shortly after her passing in 2011, the MAKC received a substantial gift from the estate

Sarah Furnace Cave
Sarah Furnace Cave By Kim Metzgar The MAKC has been interested in purchasing Sarah Furnace

Preserve Sponsors
These supporters have made the acquisition of this preserve possible. We are striving to keep

Barbara Schomer, NSS 18003 FE August 8, 1942- November 2, 2011
March 3 NSS Fellow and Life Member Barbara Schomer died November 2, 2011 after a