The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is located within the 77,000 acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and is the education partner of the National Park Service in this area.
Pre-registration is requested until otherwise noted.
Winter Ecology Hike
January 15, 2023, 10:00am-12:00pm
$5 per person
Learn how different plants and animals survive the winter. Join us on a hike and experience PEEC in the wintertime. All ages welcome. Please call to register.
Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteer Service Day
January 16, 2023, 9:00am-12:00pm
Free
Take part in this National Day of Service by participating in various volunteer projects on PEEC’s campus. This is a great opportunity to earn some hours for volunteer service requirements for school or other organizations. Volunteers will be invited to stay for a complimentary lunch in the dining hall. Pre-registration is required.
Eagle Watch
January 21, 2023, 9:00am-3:00pm
$25/person
Join us on a trip north in search of eagles and other rare wintering birds. Visit the Mongaup Reservoir, the Delaware River, & the Lackawaxen River to look for winter residents and nesting pairs. Bring a lunch, camera & warm clothes. Call to reserve a seat in the van – Maximum of 10 spaces.
Winter Birds at Pine Island
January 28, 2023, 1:00pm-6:00pm
$25/person
Join us on a trip north in search of migratory species as well as rare wintering birds. Visit the hamlet of Pine Island New York to look for winter residents and nesting pairs. Bring a lunch, camera & warm clothes. Payment is due at registration. Call to reserve a seat in the van – Maximum of 18 spaces.
Frozen Waterfall Tour
January 29, 9:00am-12:00pm
$10/person
The Delaware Water Gap has quite a few waterfalls within the park that all flow into the Delaware River. Join us for an afternoon as we check out some of the larger and well known falls in the park. Payment is due at registration. Spaces are limited so call early!
Bridge the Gap: Bird Bonanza
January 29, 1:00pm-3:00pm
$5/person
Spend the afternoon watching our feeders and putting together your own unique and custom bird feeder from a variety of recycled materials. We’ll provide everything you need, but you are welcome to bring your own supplies. Please call to register.
For details on these and other PEEC events, please contact:
Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
p. 570-828-2319
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