
​Carbon County
Environmental Education Center
Upcoming Programs
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Space is often limited. Advanced registration is required.
Please register by phone only (no email or facebook) at (570) 645-8597.
Leave a message with your name and phone number if you get the machine.
Additional information can be found on CCEEC's facebook page.
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MONTHLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Creepy Crawlers
Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Open to all 2, 3 and 4-year-olds, each session focuses on some aspect of the natural world. Children participate in age-appropriate games, crafts, stories and other activities.
Programs are free for members, and a $5 per-child donation is requested of non-members. Register by phone.
May—No Meeting
June 30— “Seeds”
July 28— “Water”
August—No Meeting
Nature Club
Sundays, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Formerly known as “Ranger Rick”, the Nature Club is open to all students in grades K through 6. Each meeting begins in an official session where children will discuss and vote on club business. The afternoon concludes with hikes, games, or other nature-oriented activities.
Programs are free for members, and a $5 per-child donation is requested of non-members. Register by phone. All topics to be announced.
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MAY​
Yoga With Lori
Saturday, May 24, 10:00 a.m.
CCEEC volunteer and yoga instructor Lori Wolf offers gentle flow yoga appropriate for all levels of interest and ability. Held outdoors in the perfect setting to connect with the natural world.
Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat if possible, and to dress comfortably and appropriately for outdoors.
The program is offered free of charge for EEC members. A $5 donation per person is requested of non-members. Register by phone.
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JUNE
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Wildflower Walk
Sunday, June 1, 1:00 p.m.
Volunteer Naturalist Michael Blacketter leads another of his popular plant walks. Participants will note native tree species beginning to green for the season, as well as mosses, ferns, and flowers.
Binoculars and field guides available on loan or bring your own. Sturdy, waterproof footwear recommended.
The program is offered free of charge for EEC members. A $5 donation per person is requested of non-members. Register by phone.
Rattlesnake Run 5k
Saturday, June 14, 8:00 a.m.
This annual run/walk returns to Lehigh Gorge State Park for its thirteenth year. Open to anyone looking to complete one mile or 5k at any pace, the race is one of CCEEC’s largest fundraisers.
T-shirts guaranteed to early registrants, and plenty of awards across several age categories
Online registration opens soon. Those interested also have the option to stop in and register in person at CCEEC.
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Yoga With Lori
Sunday, June 22, 10:00 a.m.
The program is offered free of charge for EEC members. A $5 donation per person is requested of non-members. Register by phone.
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Kids’ Week
Monday through Friday, June 23-27
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Our summer day camp is full of outdoor activities, crafts, and games. Each day features a different nature theme, with topics to be announced.
The camp is open to children entering grades K through 6, but pre-registration is a must. There is a $45 fee per camper for the week, payable in advance. A limited number of spaces are available, so parents are encouraged to begin the registration process quickly in order to secure a spot. Call to register.
Rafting Trek
June 29, 10:30 a.m.
This fundraiser is made possible through the generosity of Whitewater Rafting Adventures, Nesquehoning. Participants aged 5 and up enjoy the summer float section of the Lehigh River at a discounted rate, with CCEEC members getting an additional percentage off.
Registration details and cost information found at this link. Note, only pre-paid registrations are accepted. No walk-in registrations will be taken on the day of the trip.
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JULY & AUGUST
Wild Wednesdays
Every Wednesday in July
At Mauch Chunk Lake, 11:00 a.m.
There’s always something wild going on at the lake in summer. CCEEC brings crafts, nature activities, and live animals to the beach pavilion once each week.
Swimmers, campers, and other visitors to the park are invited to these free, informal programs. No registration required.
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Yoga With Lori
Saturday, July 26, 10:00 a.m.
The program is offered free of charge for EEC members. A $5 donation per person is requested of non-members. Register by phone.
Conservation Camp
Monday through Friday, August 11-15
This weeklong event takes place at Hickory Run State Park, allowing children ages 8 through 12 the opportunity to connect with nature through hikes, crafts, games, campfires, even a rafting trip down the Lehigh River! Plenty of fun, fresh air, and good food keep kids from missing their electronic devices—tablets, laptops, and video games are prohibited.
Camp is strictly limited to 25 children. Community sponsors help cover the costs, allowing CCEEC to keep registration fees low.
Call for more information or to begin the registration process.
Yoga With Lori
Sunday, August 24, 10:00 a.m.
The program is offered free of charge for EEC members. A $5 donation per person is requested of non-members. Register by phone.
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