Events & Learning Opportunities
$3 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.
$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.
$5 per person 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 to register.
$5 per person 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! Please call to register.
Registration Now Open: Wilmington CREWS Workshop – Sustainable Stormwater BMP Management
The Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) program is offering a one-day, hands-on training designed for landscape crews and crew leaders who maintain green stormwater infrastructure. This workshop is ideal for those who have not completed CBLP Level 1 Training and want a focused, foundational experience.
Location: Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington, DE
Date: September 23, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Who Should Attend:
Landscape crews, maintenance staff, contractors, parks and public works employees, and facilities teams responsible for stormwater BMP care.
Why Attend:
Practical training that crews can apply immediately
Covers both vegetated and non-vegetated BMP tasks
Certificate of completion builds team credibility
Trusted by parks departments, universities, and public agencies
Group discounts available
Certificate holders are listed on the CBLP website
What You’ll Learn:
How stormwater impacts local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay
Inspection, care, and adaptive management of green stormwater infrastructure
Native plant selection and identification for BMPs
Common invasive species and management approaches
How to read, interpret, and contribute to BMP maintenance plans
Training includes classroom and field-based instruction, pre-class videos, a reference guide, and expert-led sessions. Available in English or Spanish.
Cost:
1–2 participants: $200 per person
3–5 participants: $185 per person
6+ participants: $170 per person
Register Online: https://certified.cblpro.org/product/crews-certificate/
$8 per child Put on your lab coats and prepare to conduct some crazy experiments! You’ll get to build your own rocket, create a cushion for an egg, and more. Prepare to get your hands a little dirty! Great for kids! Please call to register.
$5 per person Spend the afternoon watching our feeders and putting together your own unique and custom bird feeder from a variety of recycled materials. We’ll provide everything you need, but you are welcome to bring your own supplies. Please call to register.
$5 per person 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 to register.
$5 per person 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.
Choose your challenge and join us on Sunday, October 5 for the Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s annual Bike/Hike/Paddle fundraiser at Hopatcong State Park. Participants can choose one of the following activities:
• 62-mile bike ride
• 40-mile bike ride
• 20-mile bike ride
• 4-mile paddle
• 2.5-mile paddle
• 2-mile guided hike Hopatcong State Park
Registration includes t-shirt for adults and swag for kids (register by Sept. 1), entertainment, and “finish line” refreshments! Proceeds from the event support the Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s efforts to protect and improve New Jersey’s largest lake. For more information, visit lakeloop.org
The cost to register for cycling and paddling is $35, hiking is $20. On September 1, prices increase to $50 and $35, respectively.
Conference for Upper Delaware River Watershed partners, residents, funders, scientists.
CBLP Level 1 Certification – Summer 2025
Format: Hybrid or In-Person Options
Cost: $475 (includes program, materials, and exam)
Locations & Dates:
Frederick, MD: July 29–30 (Online) + August 20 (Field Day)
Richmond, VA: August 21 or August 20–21
Washington, DC: August 14–15
Haymarket, VA: September 8–9
Easton, MD: September 10–11
State College, PA: September 17–18
More Info & Registration: www.cblpro.org
CBLP Level 1 is a comprehensive training for professionals who design, install, and maintain sustainable landscapes in the Bay watershed. The course emphasizes stormwater BMPs, native plants, soils, and sustainable practices, and includes hands-on learning and networking opportunities.
$8 per child Put on your lab coats and prepare to conduct some crazy experiments! You’ll get to build your own rocket, create a cushion for an egg, and more. Prepare to get your hands a little dirty! Great for kids! Please call to register.
$5 per person Learn about these charismatic critters and explore our indoor beaver lodge replica, then hit the trail to see the current beaver activity on campus. Please call to register.
$5 per person 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.
$5 per person Get out and explore PEEC! Join Paul Kovalski, aka Dr. Dinosaur, as we hike one of our trails and discuss the natural history of our park. Please call to register.
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
$230 / Call for Day Rates
$3 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.
$5 per person 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 to register.
$5 per person Spend the afternoon watching our feeders and putting together your own unique and custom bird feeder from a variety of recycled materials. We’ll provide everything you need, but you are welcome to bring your own supplies. Please call to register.
$10 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.
Adults $260 / Child, Commuter, Day Rates Available
Bring your family and friends to experience the best of what PEEC has to offer! Interpretive hikes, animal presentations, canoeing, campfire and more! Includes three nights of lodging and meals from Friday dinner through Monday lunch.
$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!
$5 per person Bugs are everywhere! Come join us as we go exploring to find as many as possible. Don’t worry, they won’t bite or sting you. Please call to register.
$10 per person There are plenty of fish waiting to be caught in our ponds! Spend the morning learning someof the basics for fishing with a rod and reel and see how many you can get. We’ll supply the rods and bait! Strictly catch and release. Call ahead to reserve your spot. Participants over 16 must have a valid fishing license. Please call to register.
$5 per person Learn about these charismatic critters and explore our indoor beaver lodge replica, then hit the trail to see the current beaver activity on campus. Please call to register.
$3 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.
$45 per person Enjoy summer’s bounty with PEEC’s 8th annual Farm to Table Dinner. This dinner features local produce perfect for the season! Bring your friends & family to enjoy this cozy evening. Paymentis required at registration. Space is limited - call early!
$5 per person
Join us for a paddle around our ponds! Beginners are welcome – we teach you everything you need to know! Dress appropriately – you may get wet. Call in advance to reserve a boat.
Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk 16-Aug-25 10:00am-12:00pm Pocono Environmental Education Center Call to Register or Register Online $20 per person
Join the Botanical Hiker, Heather Houskeeper, in discovering the many edible and medicinal plants that inhabit our region. Heather will share tips for positive identification, methods for sustainable harvest, and practical ways to work with these plants for food and medicine. You're sure to meet these plants again in your own backyard or along other favorite walking paths. Our walk will be easy to moderate in nature with many stops along the way and appropriate for all ages. Feel free to bring a notepad or use your phone to jot down notes! No collecting will be done in the Park.
$700 Full Workshop; $400 Weekdays Only; $200 Weekend Only. Quilters of all skill levels are welcome to a week of fabric fun. This year’s activities include:Refining machine quilting skills using the book “WALK” as a text, Reimagining Vintage Textiles,and Faced Machine Applique.Some of the small projects are making a portable ironing tray,placemats, and zipper pouches. Some will be 2 day sessions while others 1 day only so that participants may choose which days they plan to attend.
$10 per person 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. We’ll supply the rods and bait! Strictly catch and release. Call ahead to reserve your spot. Participants over 16 must have a valid fishing license.
$5 per person Join us for an evening stroll in the light of the Sturgeon Moon! We will learn about the moon and its phases, as well as other astrological events. Please call to register.
$5 per perspn Take a hike on the Fossil Trail with Paul Kovalski, aka Dr. Dinosaur, as we discuss the geology of our area and what makes our park unique.
$5 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 to register.
$10 per person 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. We’ll supply the rods and bait! Strictly catch and release. Call ahead to reserve your spot. Participants over 16must have a valid fishing license.
$8 per child
Put on your lab coats and prepare to conduct some crazy experiments! You’ll get to build your own rocket, create a cushion for an egg, and more. Prepare to get your hands a little dirty! Great for kids!
$5 per person
Join us for a paddle around our ponds! Beginners are welcome – we teach you everything you need to know! Dress appropriately – you may get wet. Call in advance to reserve a boat.
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.
$3/person
Bugs are everywhere! Come join us as we go exploring to find as many as possible. Don’t worry, they won’t bite or sting you. Please call to register. $5/person
There are plenty of fish waiting to be caught in our ponds! Spend the morning learning some of the basics of fishing with a rod and reel and see how many you can get. We’ll supply the rods and bait! Strictly catch and release. Call ahead to reserve your spot. Participants over 16 must have a valid fishing license. Please call to register. $10/person
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