Nature Adventure Camp at PEEC June 29 – August 21, 2015 PEEC has been running its nature camp since 1998. Our camp program includes day camp for children 3 to 16 years old and residential camp for children 10 to 16 years old. Campers will enjoy hiking, playing games, and exploring a national park under close supervision by expert camp staff. Lunch and transportation options are also available. For more information visit www.peec.org/camp, e-mail peec@peec.org or call 570-828-2319.

Bridge the Gap: Wild Edibles Walk Sunday, May 31 – 10:00am-12:00pm Free 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.

Bird Photography 101 Saturday, May 30 – 10:00am-12:00pm $15 Learn how to take great pictures of birds! Join Bob Shank, wildlife photographer, for an in depth look at attracting and photographing birds. Learn how to use a blind, create perches, and choose the right camera gear. Call for details.

“Spring Fling” Family Nature Getaway Weekend Memorial Day Weekend: May 22-25 Adults $225 / Child, Commuter, and Day Rates – call for details Bring your family and friends to experience the best of what PEEC has to offer. Interpretive hikes, animal presentations, fishing, canoeing, crafts, campfire and more! Includes three nights of lodging and meals from Friday dinner to Monday lunch.

Volunteer in the Greenhouse Sunday, May 17 – 10:00-11:30am Free Join us for some gardening work in PEEC’s new greenhouse! Lend a hand on our springtime projects. Pre-registration required.

Bird Walk Sunday, May 17 – 8:00-10:00am $5 Interested in learning more about birds? Join Darryl Speicher, from the Pocono Avian Research Center, for a hike that focuses on bird ID and their unique natural history. We provide binoculars and field guides. Ages 10+ please.

PRO SERIES: Herpetology, with Dr. Thomas LaDuke Saturday, May 16 – 1:00-4:00pm $20 Learn from the experts. Join Dr. Thomas LaDuke, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, ESU, for an in-depth look at the amphibians and reptiles of the area. Study preserved specimen, search along the trails for herps, and learn a lot!

Spring Photography Weekend May 15-17 $270 / $220 commuter rate Join Del Morgan, Professional Fine Art Photographer and Educator, for a fun filled weekend dedicated to understanding and developing the skills necessary for creating visually stunning images. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity – To learn about visual design, composition, exposure and more as we explore and photograph the natural Spring Season beauty of PEEC and surrounding Pocono Mountain areas. A tripod is recommended but not required.

Plant Sale! May 9 & May 10 – 9:00am-4:00pm Free admission There is a pre-sale for PEEC members on Friday, May 8, from 6-8pm. Choose from a variety of native and deer resistant flowers, shrubs and grasses to beautify your yard. Perennials include coneflowers, bee balm, asters, foxglove, yarrow, cranesbill, lungwort, and much more. Sun loving and shade loving plants will be available. Call in advance with your requests. Reduced price plants will be sold throughout the following week – stop by and check them out!

Warbler Weekend May 8-10 $205 / $155 commuter rate Spring migration has begun! Join us for a wonderful weekend with the birds. Enjoy guided hikes that teach how to identify birds by sight, sound and habitat. Includes two nights of lodging and meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch.