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COMMUNITY
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. www.peec.org
Arts & Crafts Fair in Bingham Park Saturday, September 12, 2020, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Enjoy the talents of artists and crafters displaying their fine wares. The fair hosts approximately 90 vendors with truly unique handcrafted items. These accomplished merchants travel from near and far to showcase their creative and distinctive gift ideas for that special someone or yourself! This event will take place rain or shine.
Bridge the Gap: Introduction to Orienteering Sunday, September 13, 2020,10:00am - 12:00pm
Come learn how to use a map & compass on our orienteering course. We’ll show you the basics before you set out to try and find all the points. Space is limited – call early! Lead support provided by the William Penn Foundation. www.peec.org Geology Hike Sunday, September 13, 2020,1:00pm - 3:00pm
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. www.peec.org
Intro to Tent Camping Sunday, September 20, 2020,1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn everything you need to know about camping right here. From basic shelters, to common knots, and even how to build a fire from scratch. It’ll be great practice for any future family vacations. www.peec.org
Owl Prowl Sunday, September 20, 2020,7:00pm - 8:30pm
Pennsylvania is home to a number of different species of owls. There are a handful of different species that live around PEEC. Let’s explore and see who we can find! www.peec.org
Fall Flights: Birds and Brews Friday, September 25, 2020 to Sunday, September 27, 2020
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. Saturday night we’ll provide transportation to one of our local breweries and the 1st round is on us! Includes two nights of lodging and meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch. $215 / Call forcommuter & day rates. www.peec.org
Pocono Pumpkin Patch September 26 through October 25th, Monday through Saturday, recurring daily, at Country Junction
There's so much to see and do at the Pocono Pumpkin Patch, open daily late September through October. Pick pumpkins, play games and enjoy some great food. Enjoy daily hayrides, family corn maze, haunted house and much more. There's even more fall fun on weekends including wagon rides and a gourd grenade activity. See website for details.
Harvest Festival Saturday, October 10, 2020,11:00am - 04:00pm
Celebrate Fall at PEEC’s 10th annual Harvest Festival! Enjoy animal presenters, arts & crafts, hands-on activities, conservation exhibits, live music, local food, old-timey activities, & more! Bring your family & friends to this great event! www.peec.org
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Gary A. Raish, Supervisor Quiet Valley's 46th Annual Harvest Festival Saturday, October 10 - 11, 2020, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm celebrates their 46th Annual Harvest Festival. Come enjoy harvest time on the farm. Learn about heritage crafts and traditional skills such as spinning, weaving, hay fork making, scrapple making, apple butter making, basket making and candle making. There will also be plenty of folk entertainment, good country food made by hand, children’s activities, pumpkin decorating, a quilt raffle, pony rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, one room schoolhouse presentations, outdoor brick bake oven and much more. This event is great fun for all ages and will be held rain or shine.
Fall Photography From Friday, October 16, 2020 to Monday, October 19, 2020
Would you like to learn how to take spectacular images of the Poconos fall foliage? Would you like to learn how to capture flowing waterfalls? Would you like to learn how to make your digital captures burst off the page? Then this workshop is for you! International award-winning professional photographer and instructor David Blecman will show you how to compose, create, and process stunning images of the Poconos fall foliage. Learn proper camera settings, proper composing techniques, proper white balance settings, best focusing techniques, and amazing post-processing techniques to help your images explode with fascination and beauty. Includes lodging and meals. $550 Full Workshop / Commuter rates available www.peec.org
Owl Prowl Saturday, October 24, 2020,7:00pm - 8:30pm
Pennsylvania is home to a number of different species of owls. There are a handful of different species that live around PEEC. Let’s explore and see who we can find! www.peec.org
Signs of Fall Hike Sunday, October 25, 2020,10:00am - 12:00pm
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! www.peec.org
Animal Tracking Sunday, October 25, 2020,1:00pm - 3:00pm
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. www.peec.org
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