Walking, paddling and learning at PEEC

Posted 8/21/12

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will offer a variety of events for paddlers, walkers and those who are curious about native flora and fauna over the next …

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Walking, paddling and learning at PEEC

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DINGMANS FERRY, PA — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will offer a variety of events for paddlers, walkers and those who are curious about native flora and fauna over the next couple of weekends.

On Sunday, June 14, there will be a wild edibles walk from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The cost is $5. The hike will be focused on identification; no collecting will be done within the park.

On Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon there will be a kayak paddle on Pickerel Pond. Beginners are welcome; PEEC personnel will teach you everything you need to know. Dress appropriately; you may get wet. Space is limited; call to reserve a kayak. The program is free to the public; funding is provided by the William Penn Foundation.

Also on Saturday, June 20, from 1 to 4 p.m., there will be a workshop on the identification of Pennsylvania’s mammals, including bats, mice and shrews. Live mammals, prepared specimens and skulls will be used to learn key characteristics for mammal identification. The session will be led by Dr. Howard Whidden, professor at East Stroudsburg University. Cost is $20.

On Sunday, June 21 from 1 to 3 p.m., you can come explore PEEC’s ponds with nets. Participants will collect fish, macro-invertebrates, amphibians, and anything else we find in buckets, for up-close study. Wear boots and plan on getting a little wet and muddy. The cost is $5 per person.

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