Calendar of Events by Date
Join PEEC for one or more of our fantastic outdoor programs!
Pre-Registration is required for all PEEC Programs
unless otherwise indicated. Download the Application!
Call PEEC to register: (570) 828-2319
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Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Christmas Bird Count
December 28, 2008, 7 am - 4 pm
Join local birders in this annual Audubon Society tradition! Novice birders will be matched with more experienced participants. Call to sign up today!
Pine Island Birding with Peter Wulfhorst
January 24, 2009 ~ 9am - 6pm
Member $30/Non-member $35
Spend the day with bird expert Peter Wulfhorst searching for Bald Eagles, Short-eared Owls, and Rough-legged Hawks around Pine Island, NY. Dress warm, bring a lunch. Limited to 12 participants, transportation provided. Register by Jan 10.
Winter Eagle Watch at the Eagle Institute
January 31, 2009 ~ 10am - 4pm
Member: $25 per person /Non-member $30
Join the PEEC staff and the Eagle Institute as we look for Bald Eagles soaring, perching, and feeding in their winter habitat. Binoculars and spotting scopes will be provided for those without equipment. Bring a bag lunch, dress in layers, and wear waterproof boots. Transportation provided for the first 12 registered participants, then car pool. Register by Jan 14.
February
Cross-Country Skiing/Hike
February 1, 2009 ~ 1-4pm February 8, 2009 ~ 1-4pm - Members $20 /Non-member $25
Cross county skis and beginner lessons will be provided for an easy outing to enjoy PEEC’s woods in the winter. If “snow don’t show” then join us for a winter hike (Member $7/Non-member $9).
Winter Botany Weekend with Bill Olson
February 6-8, 2009
Lodging: Member $160/Non-member $175
No Lodging: Member $110/Non-member $125
Explore winter field botany with botanist Bill Olson. Learn how to recognize plants that can be identified in winter. Includes all meals, lodging (Fri dinner-Sun lunch) and program. Register by Jan. 23.
Walkin’ In A Winter Wonderland
February 7, 2009
1-4pm Member $7/Non-member $9
Join us for a walk and talk about Pennsylvania forests in winter. Learn what plants and animals do to survive the cold.
Presidents Day Family Nature Getaway
February 13-16, 2009
Member $160/Non-Member $175
Bring your family to enjoy the winter outdoors over a weekend of fun-filled activities. Includes all meals and lodging (Fri – dinner-Mon lunch) and program.
Eagle Lovers Watch
February 14, 2009
1-4pm Member $10 /Non-member $15
Join the PEEC staff and the Eagle Institute volunteer, Jan Lokuta to look for Bald Eagles soaring, perching, and feeding in their winter habitat. Binoculars and spotting scopes will be provided for those without equipment. Dress warm and wear waterproof boots. Transportation provided for the first 12 registered participants, then car pool. Register by Feb. 1.
Barnegat Birding Trip with Peter Wulfhorst
February 21, 2009
7am - 7pm Member $35/Non-Member $40
Visit Barnegat Bay , NJ for winter birding with expert Peter Wulfhorst. Bring a bag lunch, binoculars, and warm, wind-resistant clothing. Limited to 12 participants, transportation provided. Register by Feb.7.
Boy Scout Weekend - Webelos & Boy Scouts
February 28 - March 1, 2009
Scout Rate: Members $80 /Non-members $90
Parent/Scout Combo: Members $120 /Non-members $130**
Come to PEEC to work on badges and advancement. Webelos will work on the Geologist & Forester badges, while Boy Scouts work on the Nature merit badge. Includes 1night lodging in heated cabins, 4 meals (Saturday lunch - Sunday lunch) and program. **Parent/Scout Combo includes 1 Parent & 1 Scout only. Register by Feb. 14.
Spring
March
Winter Night Life
March 1, 2009 ~ 6:30-8:30pm
Member $7/Non-member $9
Walk the winter woods at night. Take in the stillness and listen for the calls of barred owls.
Winter Tree ID
March 7, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-member $9
Learn the secrets of identifying trees in winter using bark, buds, location, and Taxonomy keys.
Brownie Badge Festival
March 7, 2009 ~ 9am - 4pm
$10 Half Day Session ~ $18 Full Day Session ~ $26 Full Day With Lunch ~ $8 Parent/Leader Lunch
Bring one scout or your entire troop! Scouts can participate in one or both sessions.
Morning Session: Watching Wildlife (9 - 10:30am) & Water Everywhere (10:30am - Noon)
Afternoon Session: Ready, Set, Go Camping (1:00-2:30pm) & Outdoor Adventure (2:30 - 4:00pm)
Spaces are limited … register by March 1.
Middle Creek Birding Trip with Peter Wulfhorst
March 14, 2009 ~ 9am - 7pm
Member $30/Non-Member $35
Join Peter Wulfhorst for a trip to the Middle Creek Wildlife Refuge where tens of thousands of Snow Geese and other birds stopping to rest during their migration. Bring a bag lunch and snacks. Participants rate this as ‘,,.the best trip of the year..’Transportation provided. Limit of 12 attendees. Register by March 1.
Sustainable Home: Sustainable Living Series
March 14, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-member $9
Learn how to make your home more sustainable and work for you by saving money and reducing your overall impact on the Earth’s natural resources.
Equinox Extravaganza
March 21, 2009 ~ 1-4pm Admission: $5
Shake off the frost from the long winter. We will be orienteering for signs of spring and planting seeds to bring home. Fruit snacks will be served to celebrate the end of winter and to welcome the new growing season.
Boy Scout Environmental Merit Badge Series
(1st in the Series)
March 21, 2009 ~ 10am - 4pm
Member $15/Non-Member $20
Full series Rate: $100 for all 7 sessions!
Work with sustainability instructors to meet requirements for Boy Scout Merit Badges: Environmental Science, Nature, Plant Science, Reptile & Amphibian Study, Insect Study, Mammal Study, Bird Study, Soil & Water Conservation, Fish & Wildlife Management, Gardening, Geology, Weather, Bird Study, and Astronomy. Bring a bag lunch. Scout must attend all sessions in the series to complete all requirements for badges.
Woodcock Walk
March 25, 2009 ~ 6-8pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Witness one of the Pocono’s most peculiar birds to experience their fantastic flights and calls…an annual spring event!
Chuck Stead Lecture: Homesteading 1930's Style
March 28, 2009 ~ 2-4pm
Cost: $15 per person
This lecture covers the Ralph Borsodi School of Living project of the 1930s that initiated in Dayton Ohio but came to maturity in Rockland County New York. The lecture considers both the philosophy and psychology of the modern independence movement. Borsodi argued for small scale technologies and sustainable living structures long before these ideas became fashionable in the late 60s and early 70sBorsodi is considered by some to be the Father of Twentieth Century American Decentralism. Author of such works as This Ugly Civilization and Flight From the City, this theorist found himself at the forefront of the twentieth century homesteading movement.. A pioneer in collective living he founded the School of Living in Suffern, NY where he advocated participatory education. From this unique 1930s alternate living experiment we observe much that can be applied to our own times in which we are impacted by centralized economic dependency, rising energy costs, and daily environmental impact. ACT 48 hours available for PA teachers. Register by March 10.
Girl Scout Weekend - Juniors, Seniors & Cadettes
March 28 - 29, 2009
Scout Rate: Members $80 /Non-members $90
Parent/Scout Combo: Members $120 /Non-members $130**
Come to PEEC to work on badges and advancement. Juniors will work on the following badges: Earth Connections, Outdoor Creativity, Rocks Rock and Camp Together. Seniors & Cadettes will work on the following badges: Eco-Action and Digging Through the Past. Includes 1 night lodging in heated cabins, 4 meals (Saturday lunch - Sunday lunch) and scout program. **Parent/Scout Combo includes 1 Parent & 1 Scout only. Register by March 14.
April
Waterfall Watch
April 4, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $8 /Non-member $10
Explore the beautiful waterfalls that abound in our area. Meet at PEEC and travel to a variety of locations. Transportation provided. Limit of 12 attendees…register by March 20.
All About Trees
April 5, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-member $9
Join PEEC staff as we stroll through the forest exploring numerous species of trees that inhabit our woodlands. We will focus on identification techniques, forest ecology, and the biology of trees.
Spring Volunteer Clean-up Day
April 11, 2009 ~ 9am - 3pm
Call or email PEEC to sign-up.
Boy Scout Environmental Merit Badge Series
(2nd in the Series)
April 11, 2009 ~ 10am - 4pm
Member $15/Non-Member $20
Come to PEEC and work with sustainability instructors to complete requirements for Boy Scout Merit Badges. Bring a bag lunch. See the March Badge Series description for a complete list of badges. Scout must attend all sessions in the series to complete all requirements for badges.
Salamander Egg Search
April 11, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-member $9
Join us to search for salamander breeding pools and examine the large egg masses left by hopeful salamander parents.
Ecological Footprint: Sustainable Living Series
April 18, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Assess your ecological footprint and discuss strategies and methods for reducing it.
Earth Day Celebration
April 19, 2009 ~ 11am - 4pm
Cost: $5 Donation Per Car
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Help us celebrate the Earth with hands-on learning stations, electronics recycling, home improvements, crafts, food, and other fun activities. Pre-registration not required.
Spring Peeper Search
April 24, 2009 ~ 7-9pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Join us to listen for these vocal amphibians and have fun trying to carefully catch them…a great night!
Spring Wildflower Walk
April 25, 2099 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Search for some of the most beautiful wildflowers of the year that take full advantage of the ephemeral light of spring.
Geology of the Delaware River Valley
April 26, 2009 ~ 10am - 3pm
Member $20/Non-Member $25
Explore the Pleistocene geology of the Delaware River Valley by visiting several out of the way locations within the DWGNRA. Bring a bag lunch. Transportation provided. Limit of 12 participants…register by April 12.
May
Warbler Weekend I
May 1-3, 2009
Lodging: Member $155/Non-member $170
No Lodging: $105/Non-member $120
Enjoy guided hikes with experienced field leaders as they identify birds by sight, sound, and habitat. Evening programs compliment the day trips. Over 25 species of warbler and 100 total bird species could be identified during the weekend. Includes all meals, lodging (Fri dinner-Sun lunch) and program. Register by April 20.
Warbler Weekend II
May 8-10, 2009
Lodging: Member $155/Non-member $170
No Lodging: $105/Non-member $120
Register by April 20.
Spring Wildflower Weekend with Bill Olson
May 1-3, 2009
Lodging: Member $160/Non-member $175
No Lodging: Member $110/Non-member $125
Join biologist Bill Olson as he teaches participants how to identify the spring flora found in the Delaware River Valley including Trilliums, Violets, and more. Explore locations throughout the Recreation Area to see the habitats where these flowers are found. Includes all meals, lodging (Fri dinner –Sun lunch) and program. Register by April 20.
3-D Fabric Flowers Weekend with Patti Shreiner
May 1-3, 2009
Lodging: Member $155/Non-Member $170
No Lodging: Member $105/Non-Member $120
Transform strips and snippets of fabrics and ribbons into a variety of fantastic flowers with presenter Patti Shreiner. Try ruching, folding and sewing to make lovely adornments for quilts and other objects. Includes lodging, all meals (Fri dinner –Sun lunch) and program. Register by April 20.
Native Plant Sale
May 9, 2009 ~ 9am - 4pm
Choose from a variety of native flowers, shrubs and grasses to beautify your garden. Come early - first come, first serve!
Sustainable Table: Sustainable Living Series
May 9, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Spring Photography Weekend
May 15-17, 2009 Lodging: Member $215/Non-member $235
No lodging: Member $165/Non-member $185
Join professional photographer John Barclay as he photographs wildflowers, abandoned barns, ferns and waterfalls. Barclay will teach participants about exposure, composition, depth of field, quality of light and more. This workshop will focus on the use of SLR cameras. Includes lodging, all meals (Fri dinner –Sun lunch), transportation to field trip locations and program.
Beaver Stake-Out
May 16, 2009 ~ 7-10pm Member $7/Non-Member $9
Enjoy a 1-mile hike to a local wetland to observe a beaver habitat. Wear boots, bring a flashlight and plenty of patience!
Chuck Stead Lecture: Ford and the Ramapo
May 16, 2009 ~ 2 - 5pm Cost: $30 per person
For twenty five years the Ford Motor Company site at Mahwah NJ was one of the front running shops of automobiles in the United States. When they closed in 1980 they left behind an impressive production record and a massive tonnage of paint sludge consisting of lead base paint mixed with a cocktail of solvents. Most of this material was illegally dumped on land where the Ramapough Indians of NY/NJ reside. Today the legacy of this environmental impact has been a depleted Indian population mostly from immune failure and various cancers. This lecture examines the nature of the material left behind, the slow but certain impact it has on the ecosystem, the equally slow response by both the state and federal regulators, and the tragedy of the contaminated community. Chuck Stead, adjunct professor of Environmental Studies at Ramapo College of NJ has been doing field work on some of these toxic sites and will offer his results and analysis (with accompanying power point). Cindy Fountain, a Ramapough Native, will also speak from a personal perspective as a survivor of contamination on the related issues of this modern saga. ACT 48 hours available for PA teachers. Register by May 1.
Wildflower Hike on Indian Ladders
May 17, 2009 ~ 1-5pm Member $8/Non-member $10
Enjoy a moderate spring hike along a beautiful stream laden with waterfalls and wildflowers.
Memorial Day Family Nature Getaway
May 22-25, 2009 Member $160/Non-member $175
Bring your family out to PEEC, closer to nature and enjoy a weekend full of fun and educational activities. Includes lodging all meals (Fri dinner-Mon lunch) and program.
Digital Weekend in the Poconos
May 29-31, 2009
Lodging: Member $215/Non-member $235
No Lodging: Member $165/Non-member $185
Photographer and teacher Raymond Klass will bring new light to your digital photos and spark your creativity. Get hands-on digital practice outdoors and tips to enhance your photos with Adobe Photoshop. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring a laptop with Photoshop CS, CS2, or CS3 installed. Includes lodging, all meals (Fri dinner-Sun lunch) and program.
Boy Scout Environmental Merit Badge Series
(3rd in the Series)
May 30, 2009 ~ 10am - 4pm
Member $15/Non-member $20
Come to PEEC and work with sustainability instructors to complete requirements for Boy Scout Merit Badges. Bring a bag lunch. See the March Badge Series description for a complete list of badges.
Scout must attend all sessions in the series to complete all requirements for badges.
Summer
June
Streamside Stomp
June 6, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Explore the life, hydrology, and health of a variety of streams throughout PEEC and our National Park.
Leave No Trace Trainer Certification: Sustainable Living Series
June 6-7, 2009
Cost: $100 per person
This training is great for anyone who works or enjoys being in the outdoors and interested in teaching others about LNT practices. Receive certification as an LNT Trainer. Includes all meals, lodging (Sat lunch- Sun lunch). Register by May 23.
Frog Search
June 10, 2009 ~ 8-10pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Venture out into the summer evening and listen to the mating calls of many frog species.
Boy Scout Environmental Merit Badge Series
(4th in the Series)
June 13, 2009 ~ 10am - 4pm
Member $15/Non-member $20
Come to PEEC and work with sustainability instructors to complete requirements for Boy Scout Merit Badges. Bring a bag lunch. See the March Badge Series description for a complete list of badges. Scout must attend all sessions in the series to complete all requirements for badges.
Delaware River Valley Plant Communities with Bill Olson
June 13, 2009 ~ 10am - 4pm
Member $15/Non-member $20
Visit a variety of plant communities in the Delaware River Valley with biologist Bill Olson. Bring a bag lunch. Transportation provided. Limit of 12 participants…register by June 1.
Music of the Night
June 20, 2009 ~ 8-10pm
Member $7/Non-member $9
“All God’s critters got a place in the choir….some sing low and some sing higher…” Join us to walk about and listen to nature’s symphony. Frogs, owls, insects, and more lend their voices to the evening song.
Solstice Pack N’ Paddle
June 21, 2009 ~ 7-10pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Celebrate the longest day of the year! Pack a snack, take a walk, paddle a canoe and watch the sun go down at Pickerel Pond.
Dragonflies & Damselflies with Bill Olson
June 26-28, 2009
Lodging: Member $160/Non-member $175
No Lodging: Member $110/Non-member $125
A beginner’s course, taught by biologist Bill Olson, that will introduce the biology and ecology of odonates. Learn to identify common odonates found in the Delaware River Valley, observe them, use a net to see them up close and learn to handle them safely. Includes all meals, lodging (Fri dinner –Sun lunch) and program. Register by June 10.
Frog Frolic I
June 27, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Learn about local frog species while hopping around trying to carefully catch them….wear boots and plan on getting dirty.
Introduction to Canoeing
June 28, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Learn the basics of canoe safety and steering while you enjoy one of PEEC’s beautiful ponds. Wear clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting wet.
July
4th of July Family Nature Getaway
July 4-6, 2009
Member $145/Non-member $160
Bring your family out to PEEC, get closer to nature and enjoy a weekend full of fun and educational activities. Includes all meals, lodging (Sat lunch-Mon lunch) and program.
Composting & Recycling: Sustainable Living Series
July 11, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
We all need to reduce the amount of solid waste we send to the landfill. Learn how easy it is to compost much of your solid waste; reducing your impact on the waste stream and your costs in this hands-on workshop.
Introduction to Camping
July 18, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Learn the basics for going into the outdoors; how to prepare, what to bring, and Leave No Trace ethics.
Boy Scout Environmental Merit Badge Series
(5th in the Series)
July 18, 2009 ~ 10am - 4pm
Member $15/Non-member $20
Come to PEEC and work with sustainability instructors to complete requirements for Boy Scout Merit Badges. Bring a bag lunch. See the March Badge Series description for a complete list of badges. Scout must attend all sessions in the series to complete all requirements for badges.
Summer Wildflower Walk
July 25, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Grab your field guides and join us to search for the wildflowers of summer and their butterfly companions.
PEEC Golf Outing at Great Bear Golf & Country Club
July 27, 2009 ~ 8:30am Start
Download our Golf Outing Brochure with Registration Card
Cost: $120 per golfer on or before July 20
Cost: $140 per golfer after July 20
Dog Days of Summer Family nature Getaway
July 31 - Aug. 2, 2009
Member $145/Non-member $160
Bring your family out to PEEC to get closer to nature and enjoy a weekend full of activities. Includes all meals, lodging (Fri dinner-Sun lunch) and program.
August
Dragonfly Dash
August 1, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Venture out with us to find our local dragonfly species. Learn about the life cycles and ecology of these mosquito manglers!
Frog Frolic II
August 2, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Learn about local frog species while hopping around trying to carefully catch them.
8th Annual Pocono Quilt Camp with Patti Shreiner & Carol Hill
“Get Biased…quilting tape, that is.”
Session 1: August 7-9, 2009
Lodging: Member $155/Non-member $170
No lodging: Member $95/Non-member $110
Includes all lodging, meals (Fri dinner –Sun lunch), and program.
Session 2: August 9-14, 2009
Lodging: Member $325/Non-member $355
No lodging: Member $265/Non-member $295
Includes lodging, meals (Mon Breakfast –Friday Lunch), and program.
Let Patti Schreiner and Carol Hill take you on an adventure into the use of bias tape. Choose a technique such as stained glass, celtic, floral applique or something fitting your own individuality. Stitchers of all levels are welcome. Work on this year’s theme or on your current needlework projects. Register by July 25.
Ferns & Lycophytes Weekend with Bill Olson
August 7-9, 2009
Lodging: Member $160/Non-member $175
No Lodging: Member $110/Non-member $125
Join biologist Bill Olson exploring the abundant variety of ferns and lycophytes and around our National Park. Evening programs compliment field trips. Includes all lodging, meals (Fri dinner –Sun lunch), and program. Register by July 25.
Intergenerational Elderhostel
August 8-13, 2009
For more information or to register for a PEEC Elderhostel program, visit the Elderhostel website at www.elderhostel.org or call (877) 426-8056.
Moon Walk
August 8, 2009 ~ 8:30-10:30pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Join PEEC staff as we enjoy a short hike under a moon-lit sky. Remember to wear hiking shoes.
Boy Scout Environmental Merit Badge Series
(6th in the Series)
August 8, 2009 ~ 10am - 4pm
Member $15/Non-member $20
Come to PEEC and work with sustainability instructors to complete requirements for Boy Scout Merit Badges. Bring a bag lunch. See the March Badge Series description for a complete list of badges. Scout must attend all sessions in the series to complete all requirements for badges.
Jamaica Bay Birding
August 15, 2009 ~ 6am - 6pm
Member $30/Non-member $35
Join us at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in NY City as we observe thousands of migrating shorebirds. Bring binoculars, field guides and a bag lunch. Limited to 12 participants, transportation provided. Register by Aug. 1.
Sustainable Cleaning Options: Sustainable Living Series
August 15, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Learn the best practices to clean your home while protecting water resources and your own health.
Meet Your Local Forest
August 16, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Join Daniel Banks, of the US Forest Service, as he explains the composition and forest ecology of our area. Daniel comes to us as part of PEEC’s partnership with the US Forest Service and Grey Towers.
Intergenerational Elderhostel
August 21 - 26, 2009
For more information or to register for a PEEC Elderhostel program, visit the Elderhostel website at www.elderhostel.org or call (877) 426-8056.
Drumming Workshop with Obi Kaye
August 30, 2009 ~ 10am-4pm
Member $20/Non-member $25
A very hands-on introduction to world cultures using percussion instruments as the tool for understanding. Drummer Obi Kaye will incorporate drumming presentations and “hands-on” participation in both playing rhythms and basic drum making with reused materials. Participants will be able to make Berimbaus, rainsticks, maracas, and other instruments from reused materials. Bring your own materials to make a unique drum of your own. Bring a bag lunch. Register by Aug. 15.
Autumn
September
Labor Day Family Nature Getaway
September 4-7, 2009
Member $160/Non-member $175
Bring your family to PEEC, get closer to nature and enjoy a weekend full of fun and educational activities. Includes all lodging, meals (Fri dinner –Sun lunch), and program.
Soils and Communities
September 5, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Investigate the life beneath your feet. Understanding the soil provides an understanding of what supports life on Earth.
Canoe Trip: Living Lightly on the Land
September 11-13, 2009
Member $185/Non-member $200
This trip will provide an introduction to overnight canoe camping, Leave No Trace (LNT) practices, basic paddling skills, and how to pack for an overnight outing. PEEC staff will help participants rent equipment from a local outfitter. Call PEEC for more information. Register by Aug. 25.
Fall Warblers & Raptors Weekend
September 12-13, 2009
Member $85/Non-member $100
Join experienced field leaders as we search in and around the Delaware River Valley for migrating fall warblers and raptors. Includes all lodging, meals (Fri dinner –Sun lunch), and program. Register by Sept.1.
Nuts Over Trees
September 13, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Learn how to identify our local trees and the nuts they produce.
Wild & Wooly Elderhostel
September 18-22, 2009
For more information or to register for this knitting program with Patti Shreiner, visit the Elderhostel website at www.elderhostel.org or call (877) 426-8056.
ADA Equinox Walk - Dingmans Falls
September 20, 2009 ~ 1-3pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
Discover the beauty of Dingmans Falls with PEEC staff as we walk along this ADA accessible trail. We will meet at the Dingmans Falls visitor center parking lot.
Raptor Rush Hour
September 26, 2009 ~ 8am - 2pm
Member $15/Non-member $20
Join PEEC staff as we travel to Sunrise Mountain in NJ to witness the autumn raptor migration along the Kittatiny Ridge. Bring a bag lunch and a chair. Transportation provided for the first 12 registered attendees, then carpool. Register by Sept. 13.
Boy Scout Environmental Merit Badge Series
(7th in the Series)
September 26, 2009 ~ 10am - 4pm
Member $15/Non-member $20
Come to PEEC and work with sustainability instructors to complete requirements for Boy Scout Merit Badges. Bring a bag lunch. See the March Badge Series description for a complete list of badges. Scout must attend all sessions in the series to complete all requirements for badges.
Did You Know: PEEC offers day and overnight programs for students, educators, scouts, conference groups and family reunions.
October
Harvest Moon Feast
October 3, 2009 ~ 7-10pm Free!
Celebrate the harvest with the PEEC staff! We are hosting a potluck dinner and spending time getting to know one another. Enjoy watching the moon rise as we all share in the spectacle. We will provide some refreshments, but we ask that you also bring your favorite dish to share.
Food Preservation: Sustainable Living Series
October 3, 2009 ~ 1-4pm
Member $7/Non-Member $9
This workshop will provide a basic knowledge of how to preserve food for the winter. Home canning techniques as well as drying and freezing will be covered.
All About Bats
October 4, 2009 ~ 5 -7pm
Member $7/Non-member $9
Learn about these misunderstood animals, study the construction of bat boxes and search for these flighty mammals at dusk.
Columbus Day Family Nature Getaway
October 9-12, 2009
Member $160/Non-member $175
Bring your family to PEEC, get closer to nature and enjoy a weekend of fun and educational activities. Includes all meals, lodging (Fri. dinner-Mon. lunch) and program.
Elderhostel Fall Photography with John Barclay
October 11-16, 2009
For more information or to register for this photo program with John Barclay, call (877) 426-8056 or visit the Elderhostel website at www.elderhostel.org.
Fall Hikers Weekend
October 16-18, 2009
Lodging: Member $125/Non-members $140
No Lodging: Member $75/Non-member $90
Immerse yourself in the beauty of autumn hiking local trails with PEEC staff and fellow nature lovers. Trails are appropriate for beginner to advanced hikers. Includes all meals, lodging (Fri. dinner-Sun. lunch) and program. Register by Oct.1.
Fall Photography Weekend with John Barclay
October 16-18, 2009
Lodging: Member $215/Non-member $235
No lodging: Member $165/Non-member $185
Capture the beautiful fall colors that can be found surrounding PEEC with professional photographer John Barclay. Photograph waterfalls, reflections in streams, and old barns. This workshop will focus on the use of SLR cameras. Includes all meals (Fri. dinner-Sun. lunch), lodging, and transportation to field trip locations. Register by Oct.2.
EDUCATORS In-Service: Nature Journaling
October 17, 2009 ~ 9am - 4pm
Member $20/Non-member $25
Learn the benefits of integrating journal-making and observational journaling. Learn how to make journals from recycled materials that your students will love to use and how observational journaling across the curriculum will help students fully own their learning. Includes materials and lunch. ACT 48 hours available for PA teachers. Register by Oct. 1.
Digital Fall Photo Weekend with Ray Klass
October 23-25, 2009
Lodging: Member $215/Non-member $235
No Lodging: Member $165/Non-member $185
Photographer/teacher Raymond Klass will bring new light to your digital photos. Get hands-on digital practice outdoors and tips to enhance your photos with Adobe Photoshop. Participants are encouraged (not required) to bring a laptop with Photoshop CS, CS2, or CS3 installed. Includes all meals, lodging (Fri. dinner-Sun. lunch) and program. Register by Oct. 10.
PEEC-A-BOO Halloween Trail
October 24, 2009 ~ 3 - 9pm rain date: October 25, 2009
Cost: $5 per person/3 years and under free
Follow your guide around our family-friendly trail. Learn about nocturnal creatures and other amazing animals and then listen to a story around the campfire! Enjoy crafts and other activities before and after your journey on the trail. Tasty treats will be available for a nominal fee. Trails run every 15 minutes and time spent on the trail is approximately 45 minutes. Trail times fill up quickly. Pre-registration is highly recommended to reserve your family or group’s trail time. Bring a flashlight to use during the trip. Strollers are not recommended for this trail.
November
Boy Scout Badge Festival
November 7, 2009 ~ 9am - 4pm
$10 Half Day ~ $18 Full Day ~ $26 Full Day With Lunch
$8 Parent/Leader Lunch
Bears, Wolves, Webelos, & Boy Scouts can work with PEEC staff to meet specific requirements for badges and advancement. This event sells out fast…register by Nov. 1!!
Flying Needles U-F-O Retreat
November 12-15, 2009
Lodging: Member $185/Non-member $200
No Lodging: Member $135/Non-member $150
Hide out at PEEC for a weekend to finish all of your needlework projects. All UnFinished needlework Objects are eligible! Quilters, crocheters, rug hookers, embroiderers and beaders are all welcome. Notify PEEC if you will require assistance in a particular area. Includes all meals, lodging (Thurs. dinner-Sun. lunch) and program. Register by Nov.1.
Girl Scout Badge Festival
November 14, 2009 ~ 9am - 4pm
$10 Half Day ~ $18 Full Day ~ $26 Full Day With Lunch
$8 Parent/Leader Lunch
Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes and Seniors can work will meet specific requirements for badges and advancement.
This event sells out fast…register by Nov. 7!!
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Winter
December
Christmas Bird Count
December 27, 2009 ~ 7am - 4pm
Join local birders in this annual Audubon Society tradition. If you are a novice birder, you will be matched with a more experienced participant. Call PEEC to register
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