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 unless otherwise noted.
Owl Prowl
Friday, October 4, 7:00pm-8:30pm
$5 per person
Pennsylvania is home to a number of different species of owls. There are a handful of different species that live around PEEC. We may not find any, but we’ll definitely hear them! Please call to register.
Bridge the Gap: Signs of Fall Hike
Sunday, October 6, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Free
Take a hike with us and discover the science behind the wonderful season of fall. We’ll discuss changing animal behavior, why leaves change color, and why it’s the best season to be out and about! *Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation*. Please call to register.
Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 12, 11:00am-4:00pm
$5 per car
Celebrate Fall at PEEC’s 13th annual Harvest Festival! Enjoy animal presenters, arts & crafts, hands-on activities, conservation exhibits, live music, local food, old-timey activities, & more! Bring your family & friends to this great event! No registration required.
Hawk Watch
Saturday, October 19, 8:00am-4:00pm
$20 per person
Join us on a trip to observe migratory hawks in our region. Bring a lunch, camera & warm clothes. Call to reserve a seat in the van – Maximum of 18 spaces.
Create Your Own Walking Stick
Sunday, October 20, 12:00pm-3:00pm
$35 per person
Spend the afternoon with us as we create handcrafted walking sticks. Wood, tools, gloves, and aprons will be provided, as well as suggestions and pointers on how to personalize your work. Payment is due upon registration. Pre-registration required.
Nature Photography
Sunday, October 27, 10:00am-12:00pm
$5 per person
Learn some beginner techniques on how to frame a picture and then apply those skills on our trails. Great for children and those starting from scratch. Participants will need a camera for pictures, even a phone camera will do! 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
w. www.peec.org
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Photo: Tim Mossholder