Attend a Free Student Matinee with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra! This concert is specially designed for students in grades 5 through 12. “Music of Bach and Telemann: A Voyage of Discovery with Julian Wachner and Andreas Scholl” will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Henry M. Gunn High School's Spangeburg Theatre in Palo Alto. Homeschooled groups and individuals are welcome to this event, hosted by the Palo Alto Unified School District. PLEASE APPLY FOR FREE SEATING at http://www.philharmonia.org/education/student-concerts/.

Around the Campfire Sunday, December 7 – 4:30-6:00pm $5 Enjoy a lovely evening around the campfire. S’mores provided. Bring

Winter Ecology Hike Sunday, December 7 – 10:00am-12:00pm Free for members / $5 for non-members Learn how different plants and animals survive the winter. Join us on a hike and experience PEEC in the wintertime. All ages welcome.

Introduction to Astronomy Saturday, December 6 – 6:00-7:30pm $10 Step out for an evening of star gazing and learn about some of the constellations in the sky. Pre-registration required. All ages welcome.

Holiday Bows and Boughs Sunday, November 30 – 12:00-2:00pm $10 Create your own holiday decorations using natural materials! We provide evergreen boughs and materials for you to make wreaths. You can also bring your own supplies and decorations

Lenape of the Eastern Woodlands Sunday, November 16 – 12:00-2:00pm $20 Mike Dennis of Traditional Earth Skills will teach you about the day-to-day activities of the Lenape culture. The food, clothing and shelter of the local hunter gatherers will be presented, along with handmade artifacts. Ages 10+ please.

Ecozone Discovery Room! Saturday, November 15 – 1:00-4:00pm $2 per person / free admission with Game Dinner ticket 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.

Flying Needles Quilt Camp November 6-9 $255 / $205 commuter All UnFinished Objects and fiber arts are welcome! Join Patt Shreiner for a relaxing weekend in the beautiful Pocono Mountains. Beginners are always encouraged to join. Focus projects: all fiber arts. Includes 3 nights lodging and 9 meals.

Ecozone Discovery Room! Saturday, November 1 – 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.

Little Eco Explorers: Bats Saturday, November 1 – 10:30am-12:00pm $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.