Saturday, June 28 – 6:00-9:00pm $20 Learn from the experts. Join Dr. Howard Whidden, professor at East Stroudsburg University, for an-depth look at the mice, moles, voles and shrews of our area. Use live mammals and taxidermy mounts to learn identification tips. Includes evening study of bats and their echolocation calls.

Saturday, June 28 – 1:00-4:00pm $2 per person Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave, and dig in a fossil pit! Explore this indoor discovery room and enjoy hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability and the local environment. No registration required.

Sunday, June 22 – 1:00-3:00pm $5 Join the Pike County Master Gardeners for an introductory class on the importance of rain barrels & how to make them.

June 20-22 $260 adult / $195 child An experience of a lifetime! Enjoy the summer solstice with a camping trip along the Delaware River! Spend Friday afternoon at PEEC, preparing for the trip and learning canoe camping skills. Canoe all day on Saturday and spend the night at a primitive campsite. No experience necessary – professional canoe guides will teach you everything you need to know. Includes lodging on Friday night, meals from Friday lunch to Sunday lunch, tents, sleeping bags, and group camping equipment.

Sunday, June 15 – 1:00-3:00pm $5 per person Join us as we explore the ponds with nets! We’ll collect fish, macro-invertebrates, amphibians, and anything else we find in some buckets, for up-close study. Wear boots and plan on getting a little wet and muddy! Register early!

Sunday, June 15 – 10:00am-12:00pm $5 adult / $10 child Learn the basics of fishing and then try your luck on our ponds. We provide all of the equipment. Supervised children only, please. No fishing licenses required. Spaces limited. Call to reserve a spot.

Saturday, June 14 – 10:00am-12:00pm $10 Nature provides food for us in the form of many plants. Join us on a hike focused on wild edibles. No collecting will be done within the Park. Call to reserve a seat in the van.

June 13-15 $205 / $155 commuter rate Join Kathy Peoples, Professional Photographer & Educator, and learn how to pinpoint focus, blur the background, saturate colors, use Photoshop, and more. Relax in the Poconos while learning from an amazing teacher. Includes lodging and meals! Day rates are available. Call for details.

Sunday, June 8 – 1:00-4:00pm $2 per person Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave, and dig in a fossil pit! Explore this indoor discovery room and enjoy hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability and the local environment. No registration required.

Sunday, June 8 – 1:00-3:00pm $5 per child It’s a new program for 3-6 year olds! Join us for a story, craft, and activity focusing on a particular critter. Call for details.