Events & Learning Opportunities
$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.
$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!
Learn to Design and Maintain Riparian Buffers – CBLP Buffers Training in PA
Join us in Cumberland County for a hands-on training series focused on riparian buffer planning, installation, and maintenance. Whether you're a landscape professional, conservationist, or land manager, this course offers practical skills and insights.
Training Dates:
Buffer Basics Webinar (Zoom): Friday, October 24
Site Workshop: Tuesday, October 28
Implementation Field Workshop: October 28, 2025
Maintenance Workshop: Wednesday, October 29
Cost:$25–$275
Full Certificate Course: $250 (CBLP-certified) / $275 (general public)
Webinar Only: $25 (CBLP-certified) / $35 (general public)
Register: https://certified.cblpro.org/cblp-buffers/
Space is limited—sign up today and help spread the word!
On October 23rd at 7:30 PM via Zoom, join bat scientist Dr. Alyson Brokaw on a journey into the world of bats—just in time for Bat Week (October 24-31)! From vampires that drink blood to speed racers that can fly almost 100 miles per hour, bats are fascinating and unique creatures. They're also vital to our environment, helping pollinate plants, disperse seeds, and control pesky insect populations. Learn about the bats in our community, threats like white-nose syndrome, and the important role these remarkable flying mammals play in our local ecosystem.
About the Presenter
Dr. Aylson Brokaw is an Assistant Professor in Biology at Cedar Crest College, where she is studying bat ecology and animal foraging behavior. She completed her PhD in the Smotherman lab at Texas A&M University. Dr. Brokaw’s dissertation research focused on understanding how bats use smell while foraging, with an emphasis on the behavioral strategies they use to locate odor sources. She is also broadly interested in animal decision-making, social interactions, and the evolutionary morphology of bats and other mammals.
Free registration: https://tinyurl.com/dv65dakb
About DRGP
The Delaware River Greenway Partnership (DRGP) periodically 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.
Thank you to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation of Natural Resources for financial support of the 2025 Heritage Lectures.
The Delaware River Watershed Forum serves as a fun and meaningful opportunity for Coalition members, legislators, watershed advocates, environmental and community organizations, agencies, foundations and charitable trusts, constituents and residents, businesses, and students to convene and collaborate on protecting the Delaware River Watershed. Together, this working conference provides a platform to brainstorm solutions, identify gaps, improve skills, and build relationships to advance our shared goals.
$8/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.
$35/person Spend the afternoon with us as we create handcrafted walking sticks. Wood, tools, gloves, and aprons will be provided, as well as suggestions and pointers on how to personalize your work. Payment is due upon registration. Pre-registration required.
$5/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. Please call to register.
$3/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.
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