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.
Bridge the Gap: Introduction to Orienteering
Saturday, July 8, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Free
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. Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation.
Bridge the Gap: Evening Pond Paddle
Saturday, July 8, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Free
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. Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation.
Frog Frolic
Sunday, July 9, 10:00am-12:00pm
$5/person
Spend the morning with us at our ponds and streams! Learn about some of our frog friends as we gently catch and release these hopping amphibians. Wear boots and plan on getting wet and muddy. Please call to register.
Ecozone Discovery Room!
Sunday, July 9, 1:00pm-4:00pm
$2/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.
Wilderness Walkabout
Saturday, July 15, 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.
Bridge the Gap: Fishing for Beginners
Sunday, June 16, 9:00am-12:00pm
Free
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. Strictly catch and release! Call ahead to reserve your spot. Participants over 16 must have a valid fishing license. Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation. Please call to register.
Bridge the Gap: Pond Paddle
Sunday, July 16, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Free
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. Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation.
Frog Frolic
Sunday, July 23, 10:00am-12:00pm
$5/person
Spend the afternoon with us at our ponds and streams! Learn about some of our frog friends as we gently catch and release these hopping amphibians. Wear boots and plan on getting wet and muddy. Please call to register.
Bridge the Gap: Fishing for Beginners
Saturday, July 29, 9:00am-12:00pm
Free
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. Strictly catch and release! Call ahead to reserve your spot. Participants over 16 must have a valid fishing license. Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation. Please call to register.
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: Richard Fletcher