Events & Learning Opportunities
$10/person
Explore local waterfalls transformed by winter weather with our staff.
Transportation spaces are limited.
$270 for adults / Child, Commuter, Day Rates Available
Discover the magic of winter at PEEC with outdoor adventures, hands-on activities, cozy lodging and warm meals. Fun for the whole family!
Whether you’re early in your career, highly experienced, or want to build a stronger foundation in green infrastructure, this sustainable landscaping certification gives you the knowledge and skills to design, install, and maintain Bay-friendly landscapes that work with nature.
CBLP Level 1 is the entry point for professionals who want to advance their careers while protecting the environment.
Green Infrastructure Training Designed for Landscape- and Environmental Professionals
CBLP professional certifications are designed for those working in landscape, stormwater, environmental and related fields.
Level 1 is our baseline credential in sustainable landscaping and green infrastructure. From there, experienced professionals can continue to Level 2 to deepen their skills in site assessment, soil and tree protection, natural communities, and design or installation of best management practice (BMP) treatment trains.
$10/person
Explore the power of plants with The Botanical Hiker, Heather Houskeeper. Learn what wild ingredients make for the best teas, how to identify those plants, and what their health benefits are. This event was made possible with generous support from The PPL Foundation.
$5/person
Embrace the cold and overcome the adversity of winter by learning skills to build a shelter, start a fire, and more.
$5/person
Learn how animals adapt to overcome the adversity of winter.
The Watershed Conference is New Jersey’s forum for municipal, county and state elected officials, staff, NGOs, environmental professionals and engaged community members to share and learn about best practices for watershed protection and restoration. Virtual sessions on Feb. 26th and Hybrid on the 27th
$15/person
Join our staff on a sweet hike to the Two Saps Sugar Shack, where you’ll learn how to turn sap into maple syrup. The adventure ends with a fresh, hot pancake breakfast!
$3/person
Explore our hands-on exhibit room – climb to a bald eagle’s nest, beaver lodge, bat cave, and more!
Join us on March 11 at 7:30 PM via Zoom as Robert N. Fanelli presents “Lydia Darragh, A Heroine of the American Revolution.” Who is Lydia Darragh? She is famed for eavesdropping on British General William Howe’s staff as they planned a surprise attack, then sneaking through the lines to give warning to American soldiers. Her actions are said to have saved George Washington’s army from a devastating ambush as it lay starving and freezing on the barren hills of Whitemarsh at the end of 1777. But did the secret she brought to the Patriots really prevent their defeat? Why would a professed pacifist choose to risk her life by intervening in military affairs? Who was the mysterious intelligence officer she met between the lines? Was her story even true?
Lydia’s Tale: The Mystery of Lydia Darragh, Irish Quaker, Patriot Spy authored by Fanelli uncovers a myriad of previously unknown records, knitting together for the first time the life and experiences of this remarkable heroine of the American Revolution who lived in the heart of Philadelphia. Behind her story, we find an assertive woman who took an active hand in the affairs of her family and her community.
Speaker Bio:
Robert N. Fanelli is Secretary of the Washington Crossing American Revolution Round Table and a frequent contributor to the Journal of the American Revolution. He serves as a Trustee of the Swan Historical Foundation, which owns an excellent collection of Revolutionary War artifacts on display at the Washington Crossing State Park Museum in Titusville, New Jersey. He is particularly interested in Pennsylvania’s role in the American Revolution, and has lived most of his life in southeastern Pennsylvania, along the flanks of Edge Hill, the site of an encounter between the American and British armies on December 7, 1777.
Free Registration: https://shorturl.at/0dKuk
About DRGP
The Delaware River Greenway Partnership (DRGP) sponsors lectures about different aspects of the Delaware River's cultural, recreational, and natural heritage. An environmental nonprofit, DRGP supports the Delaware River Scenic Byway, the Lower Delaware Wild & Scenic River, the Delaware River Water Trail, and the Delaware River Heritage Trail.
To view previous Heritage Lectures, visit https://www.youtube.com/@delawarerivergp.
If you enjoy our Heritage Lectures, please donate https://delawarerivergreenwaypartnership.org/index.php/donate.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for their financial support of the 2026 Heritage Lectures.
CBLP is pleased to partner with The Watershed Institute to bring an adapted version of the Level 1 training to landscape professionals in New Jersey who design, install and maintain stormwater best management practices (BMPs) and conservation landscapes. As stormwater regulations evolve, landscape professionals are being asked to play a greater role in ensuring BMPs are built and managed for long-term success. This specialized class is based on a core set of standards in sustainable landscaping practice. It integrates appropriate regional resources for those who live and practice in New Jersey and surrounding areas, with materials from the CBLP training program.
$5/person
Join our staff for a short hike under January’s Wolf Moon.
$3/person
Explore our hands-on exhibit room – climb to a bald eagle’s nest, beaver lodge, bat cave, and more!
When our laws and policies work for us, our communities win. Nonprofits have a close-up view of community needs and can and should take advantage of their right to influence law and policy. After this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of what advocacy activities your 501(c)(3) can engage in, what communications count as lobbying, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy.
Participants will learn:
How federal tax law permits lobbying for charities and how lobbying is defined;
One easy step most charities can take to maximize the amount they’re allowed to spend on lobbying;
Yearly lobbying limits for charities;
Tips for taking advantage of the narrow definitions of lobbying – which will help charities make the most of their lobbying limit; and
How to apply these rules to ballot measure activities.
$5/person
Learn how animals adapt to overcome the adversity of winter.
$5/person
Join our staff for a short hike under January’s Wolf Moon.
$3/person
Explore our hands-on exhibit room – climb to a bald eagle’s nest, beaver
lodge, bat cave, and more!
$5 per person
Learn how different plants and animals survive the winter. Join us on a hike and experience PEEC in the wintertime. All ages welcome. 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. No registration required.
$8 per child
Put on your lab coats and prepare to conduct some crazy experiments! You’ll get to create your very own slime, oobleck, and attempt to launch a rocket into space. Please call to register.
$25 per Wreath
Get in the holiday spirit with PEEC! Join us to create your own holiday decorations using natural materials! We’ll provide evergreen boughs and materials for you to make your own wreaths and decor. Call to Register.
$5 per person
Learn the basics of camping, and how to prepare for a trip! We will go over how to plan and pack for a camping trip, how to set up a tent, and more! Space is limited – call early. 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 bringing a flashlight! Please call to register.
$5 per person
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.
$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
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
Animals leave behind clues that give us glimpses into their lives. Explore our natural areas for tracks, trails, scat, territory marks, chew marks, and other signs animals leave as they travel through the fields and forests of the Poconos. Please call to register.
$8 per child
Put on your lab coats and prepare to conduct some crazy experiments! You’ll get to create your very own slime, oobleck, and attempt to launch a rocket into space. Please call to register.
$50 per person
Enjoy the bounty of the season at PEEC’s annual Game Dinner! This dinner features local game and seasonal harvests. Bring your friends & family to enjoy this cozy evening. Payment is due upon registration. Call early to guarantee a seat.
$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.
$300 Full Workshop/ Call for commuter and day rates
Join other crafters while finishing your knitting, crocheting, quilting, or other fiber art works-in-progress (WIPs). Or, start a new project if you are short on Un-Finished Objects (UFOs).
$5 per person
Animals leave behind clues that give us glimpses into their lives. Explore our natural areas for tracks, trails, scat, territory marks, chew marks, and other signs animals leave as they travel through the fields and forests of the Poconos. Please call to register.
$5 per person
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. Please call to register.
$5 per person
Spend the morning watching our feeders and putting together your own unique, custom-made bird feeder from a variety of recycled materials just in time for spring. We’ll provide everything you need, but you are welcome to bring your own supplies. Great craft for children! Please call to register.
$10/person
Explore local waterfalls transformed by winter weather with our staff.
Transportation spaces are limited.
$5 per person
Join us for an evening stroll in the light of the Beaver Moon! We will learn about the moon and its phases, as well as other astrological events. Please call to register.
Join us at Washington Crossing Historic Park’s (PA) Visitor Center Auditorium for a screening of “George Nakashima: Woodworker” on November 9th at 2:00 p.m.
George Nakashima is not only a local legend, but a world-renowned woodworker and architect. His New Hope Studio, founded in 1946, is a National Historic Landmark.
Filmmaker John Nakashima’s documentary offers a rare and very personal perspective of George Nakashima and the work that he designed and produced over a period of 54 years. George did not come to woodworking until his mid-thirties after a worldwide search for meaning that lasted for several years during the Great Depression. During his seeker’s journey, he found important answers that brought him to evolve this new approach to woodworking. It is a timeless story for anyone who has a fascination with the creative process.
Following the screening, Mira Nakashima will lead a discussion and Q&A about her father's legacy, the ongoing work at George Nakashima Woodworkers, and the current project to preserve the Nakashima Family Home. To learn more about the preservation efforts and support the campaign, visit: https://nakashimafoundation.org/honor-a-legacy/
Don’t miss this opportunity to share this film and discussion with the diverse group that admires Nakashima’s work, including artists, lovers of mid-century design, woodworkers, and local history buffs. We thank producer and director John Nakashima for sharing this film with our community. This is a free event, but registration is required.
To learn more about the film and watch the trailer: https://nakashimadocumentary.com/.
Free Registration: https://tinyurl.com/yc7xnxcs
Join us to learn more about Eco Schools U.S., an award-winning school sustainability certification program that integrates Green STEAM and place-based, student-led action projects. For more information, contact Karen Igou at kigou@greenbuildingunited.org. This workshop is part of Energize Delaware Pathways to Green Schools, a school sustainability program facilitated by Green Building United.
$5/person Learn the basics of camping, and how to prepare for a trip! We will go over how to plan and pack for a camping trip, how to set up a tent, and more! Space is limited – call early. Please call to register.
$5/person A pleasant spring 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.
$25/Scout Attention all Girl Scouts! Come to PEEC for a fun day of hands-on badge work. Brownies will work to complete their Bug Badge. Juniors will work to complete their Eco Camper Badge. Cadettes will work to complete their Primitive Camper Badge. Seniors will work to complete their Eco Adventure Badge. Payment is required at registration. Space is limited - call early!
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