The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is located within the 77,000 acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and is the education partner of the National Park Service in this area.
Pre-registration is requested until otherwise noted.
Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk
Saturday, August 5, 10:00am-12:00pm
$10/person
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.
Pocono Quilt Camp
Friday, August 11 – Friday, August 18
$645 Full Workshop / Call for Commuter or Day Rates
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.
Wilderness Walkabout
Saturday, August 12, 1:00pm-3:00pm
$5/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.
Farm to Table Dinner
Saturday, August 19, 6:00pm-8:00pm
$40/person
Enjoy summer’s bounty with PEEC’s 7th Farm to Table Dinner. This dinner features local produce perfect for the season! Bring your friends & family to enjoy this cozy evening. Payment is required at registration. Space is limited – call early!
For details on these and other PEEC events, please contact:
Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
p. 570-828-2319
w. www.peec.org
e. peec@peec.org
Photo: Suzy Haywood