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.
Sugar Shack Scramble
Saturday, March 2 & Sunday, March 3, 9:00am-12:00pm
$15 per person
Join us for a short hike through the woods out to the “Two Saps” Sugar Shack. Afterwards, enjoy hot cocoa and pancakes with fresh maple syrup at our Dining Hall! Sign up for 9am or 9:30am start time. Spaces are limited!
Recycled Bee Houses: Children’s Art Workshop
Saturday, March 2, 1:00pm-3:00pm
$10 per child
Join artist Pam Rice for this two-hour workshop. We will learn how solitary bees use hollow stems to lay their cocoons. We will draw the different bees that call PEEC home, and children will make a gift for the bees by upcycling a variety of objects into a bee house. All materials will be provided. Ideal for ages 6-10. Please call to register.
Bridge the Gap: Bird Bonanza
Saturday, March 9, 10:00am-12:00pm
Free
Spend the morning 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. *Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation*
Custom Cake Decorating Class Tuesday
Tuesday, March 12, 5:00pm-8:00pm
$25 per person
Learn to make and decorate a custom miniature cake! In this class you will learn various techniques in decorating with frosting, and how to use tips to create different shapes, swirls, and flowers. Class includes all material, ingredients, and a four-inch layer cake to take home! Pre-registration is required. *Class is for ages 16 & up*
Bread Bonanza Baking Class
Saturday, March 23, 10:00am-1:00pm
$25 per person
“Rise” and shine for this exciting lesson on making your own bread from scratch! In this class you will learn to make banana bread, breakfast pastries, dinner rolls, and Easter bread. You will also learn how to make your own butter. Class includes all materials and supplies as well as your baked goods to take home. Pre-registration is required. *Class is for ages 16 & up*
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
w. www.peec.org
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Photo: Vidya Ram