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Pocono Environmental Education Center in September
September 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am - September 30, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
September Events – 2023
Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
For Further Information: 570-828-2319, www.peec.org, peec@peec.org
Pre-registration is requested until otherwise noted.
Labor Day Family Camp Weekend
September 1-4
Adults $240/ Child, Commuter, Day Rates Available
Bring your friends & family to experience the best of what PEEC has to offer. Interpretive hikes, animal presentations, canoeing, campfire and more! Includes three nights lodging & meals from Friday dinner – Monday lunch.
Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk
Saturday, September 9, 10:00am-12:00pm
$5
Nature provides food & natural remedies for us in the form of many plants. Join us on a hike focused on wild edible & medicinal plants. No collecting will be done in the Park. Please call to register.
Bridge the Gap: Fishing for Beginners
Saturday, September 9, 9:00am-12:00pm
Free
There are plenty of fish waiting to be caught in our ponds! Spend the morning learning some of the basics for fishing with a rod and reel and see how many you can get. Strictly catch and release! Call ahead to reserve your spot. Participants over 16 must have a valid fishing license. Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation. Please call to register.
Ecozone Discovery Room!
Saturday, September 9, 1:00pm-4:00pm
$2 per person
Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave, explore a beaver lodge, 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.
Bridge the Gap: Introduction to Orienteering
Saturday, September 10, 10:00am-12:00pm
Free
Come learn how to use a map & compass on our orienteering course. We’ll show you the basics before you try to find all the points. Space is limited – call early. Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation. Please call to register.
Volunteer Day
Sunday, September 10, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Free
Lend a hand and help us out with some seasonal projects. This is the perfect day to become involved with our volunteer program! Preregistration required.
Nature at Night
Saturday, September 16, 7:00pm-8:30pm
$5
A pleasant Fall evening is the perfect time to head outside. Take a walk in the woods to listen for owls, look at stars, and enjoy the music of the night. Enjoy fun activities that test your night vision. We recommend you bring a flashlight! Please call to register.
Bridge the Gap: River Paddle
Sunday, September 17, 9:00am-3:00pm
$10
Join us for a paddle down the Delaware! Bring a lunch, a water bottle, and don’t forget to dress for the weather. We will provide extra water and snacks. Choose between a canoe or kayak. Preregistration is required and begins at 8:30am on August 18. Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation.
Fall Flights: Birds & Brews
September 22-24
$225 / Call for Day Rates
Come out for a wonderful weekend of bird watching and beer tasting. Enjoy guided hikes that teach how to identify birds by sight, sound, and habitat. Program is geared towards beginners and experts alike. Saturday night we’ll provide beverages from local breweries while you relax around our campfire! Includes two nights of lodging and meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch.
Ecozone Discovery Room!
Saturday, September 30, 1:00pm-4:00pm
$2 per person
Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave, explore a beaver lodge, 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.
Owl Prowl
Saturday, September 30, 7:00pm- 8:30pm
$5
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.