PLEASE NOTE
All children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
All programs begin at 10:00 am at the Conservancy Cabin unless otherwise indicated.
Cabin Hours: Open Daily from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Except for our Yoga Programs, ALL conservancy programs are free and open to the public.
**GENTLE YOGA / SOUND MEDITATION will be offered through EMC for a fee of $20.00 each/ person. The dates, locations, and details are noted in the newsletter.
Be on the lookout for pop-up programs throughout the summer.
All programs begin at 10:00 am at the Conservancy Cabin unless otherwise indicated.
Cabin Hours: Open Daily from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Except for our Yoga Programs, ALL conservancy programs are free and open to the public.
**GENTLE YOGA / SOUND MEDITATION will be offered through EMC for a fee of $20.00 each/ person. The dates, locations, and details are noted in the newsletter.
Be on the lookout for pop-up programs throughout the summer.
6/21 Saturday, 9:00 am-10 am. GENTLE YOGA / SOUND MEDITATION. Join Amy Houseknect in a gentle yoga/sound meditation as you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Participants need a yoga mat/blanket/towel to lie on during the class. Location: Village Green. The cost is $20 per person. Cash or Venmo.
6/25 Wednesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. TRAILS and TALES Opening Day. Intergenerational. Come explore the Cabin and Nature Trail and meet our new summer helper, Maggie. Explore the wonders of camouflage while we read a book about what happens when you blend in a little too much. Make a leaf mask and see how well you blend in with the forest! Cabin, Maggie.
6/26 Thursday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. JUNIOR STEAM. Intergenerational. We all need a place to call home! Come learn about different nests and weave a bird nest of your own. Cabin, Maggie.
6/27 Friday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. STEAM. Intergenerational. Ever wonder how needed supplies are dropped into disaster zones by helicopters? Come be a Mechanical Engineer and create a “Supply Pod” in this twist on an Egg Drop Challenge using supplies we have on site. Cabin, Debbie.
6/28 Saturday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. ENVIROTHON 101. Intergenerational. OWL FORENSICS. Recommended for 5th–8th grades. Come explore Barn Owl biology by dissecting owl pellets. Owl pellets are regurgitated masses of undigested food; they give scientists valuable clues about the owl’s diet and ecosystem. Cabin, Debbie.
6/29 Sunday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. Sunday Stroll: Intro to Letterboxing. Learn all about the EMC Letterbox Scavenger Hunt! We will help you find one Letterbox and get you started for the summer. Collect 12 of the 15 Letterbox Stamps to earn a prize! Cabin, Debbie.
6/29 Sunday, 5:00 pm-6:00 pm GENTLE YOGA / SOUND MEDITATION. Join Jess Pennella in a gentle yoga/sound meditation as you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Participants need a yoga mat/blanket/towel to lie on during the class. Location: The Dell. The cost is $20 per person. Cash or Venmo.
6/30 Monday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. The Buzz about Mosquitoes interactive presentation with Special Guest Sullivan County Conservation District - Cabin, Debbie.
6/25 Wednesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. TRAILS and TALES Opening Day. Intergenerational. Come explore the Cabin and Nature Trail and meet our new summer helper, Maggie. Explore the wonders of camouflage while we read a book about what happens when you blend in a little too much. Make a leaf mask and see how well you blend in with the forest! Cabin, Maggie.
6/26 Thursday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. JUNIOR STEAM. Intergenerational. We all need a place to call home! Come learn about different nests and weave a bird nest of your own. Cabin, Maggie.
6/27 Friday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. STEAM. Intergenerational. Ever wonder how needed supplies are dropped into disaster zones by helicopters? Come be a Mechanical Engineer and create a “Supply Pod” in this twist on an Egg Drop Challenge using supplies we have on site. Cabin, Debbie.
6/28 Saturday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. ENVIROTHON 101. Intergenerational. OWL FORENSICS. Recommended for 5th–8th grades. Come explore Barn Owl biology by dissecting owl pellets. Owl pellets are regurgitated masses of undigested food; they give scientists valuable clues about the owl’s diet and ecosystem. Cabin, Debbie.
6/29 Sunday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. Sunday Stroll: Intro to Letterboxing. Learn all about the EMC Letterbox Scavenger Hunt! We will help you find one Letterbox and get you started for the summer. Collect 12 of the 15 Letterbox Stamps to earn a prize! Cabin, Debbie.
6/29 Sunday, 5:00 pm-6:00 pm GENTLE YOGA / SOUND MEDITATION. Join Jess Pennella in a gentle yoga/sound meditation as you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Participants need a yoga mat/blanket/towel to lie on during the class. Location: The Dell. The cost is $20 per person. Cash or Venmo.
6/30 Monday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. The Buzz about Mosquitoes interactive presentation with Special Guest Sullivan County Conservation District - Cabin, Debbie.
JULY
7/1 Tuesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. All About Aquatic Macroinvertebrates interactive presentation with Special Guest Ms. Sara Schlesinger from Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy. Cabin, Debbie.
7/2 Wednesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. TRAILS and TALES. Intergenerational. Come read about some animals along the Nature Trail and use air-dry clay to sculpt your mini-animal! Choose from bunnies, deer, bears, frogs, and more animals around Eagles Mere. Once dry, decorate your sculpture with paint. Cabin, Debbie.
Wednesday, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm- Outdoor Nights. Ages 8+. Bring your flashlight and join us in tag and many other fun activities. A perfect opportunity for kids to play and stay busy while parents are enjoying an evening on the Green. If events on the Green are canceled due to weather, this, too, is canceled. Carter’s Dell, Debbie.
7/3 Thursday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. JUNIOR STEAM. Intergenerational. Pre-K to 4th but all are welcome. Come take a walk around the pond, listen to the story Rainbow Fish, and participate in an activity where you become an architect and create your very own tissue-paper stained glass window. Cabin, Debbie.
7/4 Friday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. STEAM. Intergenerational. Come experience the design process and create a mosaic made with LEGO DOTS. Your challenge is to create something seen in nature. Your mosaic will be displayed throughout the summer season for all to see. Cabin, Debbie.
7/5 Saturday, 9:00 am-10 am. GENTLE YOGA / SOUND MEDITATION. Join Jess Pennella in a gentle yoga/sound meditation as you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Participants need a yoga mat/blanket/towel to lie on during the class. Location: Village Green. The cost is $20 per person. Cash or Venmo.
7/5 Saturday, 10:00 am- 2:30 pm. RIDE THE RAILS. Intergenerational. Grab a bike or take a jog with a lil’ biker and earn ice cream from the Sweet Shop while enjoying the Railroad Bed trail from the cabin to Casino Drive. Each way will earn scoops. Earn extra scoops by visiting the Eagles Mere Museum and checking out the train exhibit. While visiting the EM Museum, join in on a fun craft that celebrates the history of the railway. Cabin, Debbie.
7/6 Sunday, 10:00 am AND 2:00 pm. SUNDAY STROLL: Red Arrow Path. Meet at the trailhead at the north end of Mineral Springs Road in Eagles Mere Park for an approximately 1.5-mile hike featuring the Rock Labyrinth and Big Spring. Be sure to wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and bring water. Join the group at 10:00 am or the group at 2:00 pm, both led by Meredith.
7/7 Monday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Busy, Busy Honey Bees interactive presentation and craft with Special Guest Sullivan County Conservation District - Cabin, Meredith.
7/8 Tuesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Color Your World “Sun Print” story and craft with Special Guest Ms. Sarah Abernethy from the Sullivan County Library - Summer Reading Program. Cabin, Meredith.
7/9 Wednesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. TRAILS and TALES. Intergenerational. Pre-K to 4th but all are welcome. Come walk the Storybook Walk (The Salamander Room) and create your very own pet salamander and habitat using things found around the cabin., Debbie.
Wednesday, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm- Outdoor Nights. Ages 8+. Bring your flashlight and join us in tag and many other fun activities. A perfect opportunity for kids to play and stay busy while parents are enjoying an evening on the Green. If events on the Green are canceled due to weather, this, too, is canceled. Carter’s Dell, Debbie.
7/10 Thursday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. JUNIOR STEAM. Intergenerational. Come learn about patterns and spiders. We will create our own spider's web that you can hang on a tree in your yard and watch them twirl around in the wind. Intergenerational. Cabin, Debbie.
7/11 Friday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. SMOKEY BEAR AND FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM. Intergenerational. After an informative program on fire prevention and the methods used to fight forest fires, everyone's favorite bear will pay a visit. Don't forget your camera! Intergenerational. Cabin, Debbie.
7/12 Saturday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. ENVIROTHON 101. Intergenerational. POLLINATOR POPS. Children and adults will enjoy learning about the importance of pollinators in the garden. Everyone will be able to select seeds for their personal pollinator pop. Feel free to bee creative! Intergenerational. Cabin, Debbie
7/13 Sunday, 10:00 am AND 2:00 pm. SUNDAY STROLL: Falls Path. Meet at Cabin for an approximately 2.5-mile hike to Rusty Run Falls. Be sure to wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and bring water. Join the group at 10:00 am or the group at 2:00 pm, both led by Meredith.
7/14 Monday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Pollinator Powers interactive presentation and craft with Special Guest Sullivan County Conservation District. Cabin, Meredith.
7/15 Tuesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Beavers: Nature’s Engineers interactive presentation from Middle Susquehanna Riverkeepers Association. Cabin, Meredith.
7/16 Wednesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. TRAILS and TALES. Intergenerational. Come listen to a story about insects and create a BUG HOTEL using recycled materials like cardboard and old magazines to build a bug hotel! We will also talk about beneficial insects and the best place to hang your finished hotel Cabin, Debbie.
Wednesday, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm- Outdoor Nights. Ages 8+. Bring your flashlight and join us in tag and many other fun activities. A perfect opportunity for kids to play and stay busy while parents are enjoying an evening on the Green. If events on the Green are canceled due to weather, this, too, is canceled. Carter’s Dell, Debbie.
7/17 Thursday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. JUNIOR STEAM. Intergenerational. (Concept: CODING). Pre-K to 3rd. Join our Beebot on a coding journey around the Nature Trail and create your very own path for Beebot to follow. Cabin, Debbie
7/18 Friday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. STEAM. Intergenerational. In this activity, you will use recyclable materials to make a marble run. A marble run is a fun toy and a great way to learn about physics concepts like kinetic and potential energy. Do you think your marble will make it to the end of your track? Cabin, Debbie.
7/19 Saturday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. Pond Poke with a Macroinvertebrate Specialist, Carrie Entz. Lycoming County Conservation District. You've walked around it, canoed and sled on it, and maybe even skated across it. Now come meet some of the fascinating critters that live IN it. Using dip nets, we'll explore the edges of the pond to see what we can catch. Microscopes will be provided for close-up views Cabin side of Outlet Pond, Debbie.
7/20 Sunday, 10:00 am AND 2:00 pm. SUNDAY STROLL: Intro to Letterboxing Part 2. Learn all about the EMC Letterbox Scavenger Hunt! We will help you find another Letterbox and get you started (or help you continue) with your search. Collect 12 of the 15 Letterbox Stamps to earn a prize! Cabin, Meredith.
7/21 Monday, 10:00 am-2:00 pm. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. The Pennsylvania WoodMobile interactive forestry exhibit - Stop in anytime between 10:00 and 2:00 to explore! Cabin, Meredith.
7/22 Tuesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Campfire Cooking with Special Guest Mrs. April Gavitt, FCS teacher. Please register by 7/20. Scan the QR code, click this link, or call the Cabin. Cabin, Meredith.
7/22 Tuesday, 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm. DeWire Center. Intergenerational. Birds of Prey. Come get up close and personal to explore a variety of species of Birds of Prey found locally in Pennsylvania.. Everyone will leave with a new appreciation of this class of animals. Come join. DeWire Center.
7/23 Wednesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. TRAILS and TALES. Intergenerational. Dragonfly or Damselfly? Is curiosity getting the better of you? Join us by the pond as we learn about the similarities and differences of these two creatures and create one using watercolor paint. Cabin, Debbie.
Wednesday, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm- Outdoor Nights. Ages 8+. Bring your flashlight and join us in tag and many other fun activities. A perfect opportunity for kids to play and stay busy while parents are enjoying an evening on the Green. If events on the Green are canceled due to weather, this, too, is canceled. Carter’s Dell, Debbie.
7/24 Thursday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. JUNIOR STEAM. Intergenerational. Come listen to the book Too Many Carrots and help the rabbit by building a boat to transport his crop to the local food bank across the river. Cabin, Debbie.
7/25 Friday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. STEAM. Intergenerational. Sailing has played a huge role in our Eagles Mere Lake history as early as 1809. Learn about different types of sailing vessels that have raced on our lake. Come create a boat of bark and other natural materials and see how much mass it can hold before gravity overtakes the buoyant force. We can have our own little Regatta! Cabin, Debbie.
7/26 Saturday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. BUG OLYMPICS. Intergenerational. Back by popular demand. Meet and learn about some beneficial local insects and the critical role they play in our environment, and then let the games begin! Bug contestants will be collected onsite at the games (no pre-selected bugs, please!) Human participants will work in teams to find and enter their bug athletes. Medals will be awarded. Cabin, Debbie.
7/27 Sunday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. SUNDAY STROLL. Kid Yoga and Mindful Nature Walk with Miss Jess of Endless Triyoga. Bring a mat, blanket, or towel for a fun, relaxing, and free experience for all ages. Cabin, Meredith.
7/27 Sunday, 5:00 pm-6:00 pm GENTLE YOGA / SOUND MEDITATION. Join Jess Pennella in a gentle yoga/sound meditation as you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Participants need a yoga mat/blanket/towel to lie on during the class. Location: The Dell. The cost is $20 per person. Cash or Venmo.
7/28 Monday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. The Journey of the Water Drop interactive presentation on the Water Cycle with Special Guest Sullivan County Conservation District educators. Cabin, Meredith.
7/29 Tuesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Tracks and Scat interactive presentation with Special Guest PA Game Commission, Warden Poleshuk. Cabin, Meredith.
7/30 Wednesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. TRAILS and TALES. Intergenerational. Come listen to a story about a bird and then create an Easy Peazy Bird Feeder with peanut butter and seeds. Cabin, Debbie.
Wednesday, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm- Outdoor Nights. Ages 8+. Bring your flashlight and join us in tag and many other fun activities. A perfect opportunity for kids to play and stay busy while parents are enjoying an evening on the Green. If events on the Green are canceled due to weather, this, too, is canceled. Carter’s Dell, Debbie.
7/31 Thursday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. JUNIOR STEAM. Intergenerational. Pre-K to 3rd.Come take a walk through the Nature Trail to hunt squirrels and then listen to the book The Secret Life of Squirrels. We will be addressing the concept of spatial relationships, maps, and positional words by navigating and mapping an obstacle course. Cabin, Debbie.
7/1 Tuesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. All About Aquatic Macroinvertebrates interactive presentation with Special Guest Ms. Sara Schlesinger from Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy. Cabin, Debbie.
7/2 Wednesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. TRAILS and TALES. Intergenerational. Come read about some animals along the Nature Trail and use air-dry clay to sculpt your mini-animal! Choose from bunnies, deer, bears, frogs, and more animals around Eagles Mere. Once dry, decorate your sculpture with paint. Cabin, Debbie.
Wednesday, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm- Outdoor Nights. Ages 8+. Bring your flashlight and join us in tag and many other fun activities. A perfect opportunity for kids to play and stay busy while parents are enjoying an evening on the Green. If events on the Green are canceled due to weather, this, too, is canceled. Carter’s Dell, Debbie.
7/3 Thursday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. JUNIOR STEAM. Intergenerational. Pre-K to 4th but all are welcome. Come take a walk around the pond, listen to the story Rainbow Fish, and participate in an activity where you become an architect and create your very own tissue-paper stained glass window. Cabin, Debbie.
7/4 Friday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. STEAM. Intergenerational. Come experience the design process and create a mosaic made with LEGO DOTS. Your challenge is to create something seen in nature. Your mosaic will be displayed throughout the summer season for all to see. Cabin, Debbie.
7/5 Saturday, 9:00 am-10 am. GENTLE YOGA / SOUND MEDITATION. Join Jess Pennella in a gentle yoga/sound meditation as you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Participants need a yoga mat/blanket/towel to lie on during the class. Location: Village Green. The cost is $20 per person. Cash or Venmo.
7/5 Saturday, 10:00 am- 2:30 pm. RIDE THE RAILS. Intergenerational. Grab a bike or take a jog with a lil’ biker and earn ice cream from the Sweet Shop while enjoying the Railroad Bed trail from the cabin to Casino Drive. Each way will earn scoops. Earn extra scoops by visiting the Eagles Mere Museum and checking out the train exhibit. While visiting the EM Museum, join in on a fun craft that celebrates the history of the railway. Cabin, Debbie.
7/6 Sunday, 10:00 am AND 2:00 pm. SUNDAY STROLL: Red Arrow Path. Meet at the trailhead at the north end of Mineral Springs Road in Eagles Mere Park for an approximately 1.5-mile hike featuring the Rock Labyrinth and Big Spring. Be sure to wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and bring water. Join the group at 10:00 am or the group at 2:00 pm, both led by Meredith.
7/7 Monday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Busy, Busy Honey Bees interactive presentation and craft with Special Guest Sullivan County Conservation District - Cabin, Meredith.
7/8 Tuesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Color Your World “Sun Print” story and craft with Special Guest Ms. Sarah Abernethy from the Sullivan County Library - Summer Reading Program. Cabin, Meredith.
7/9 Wednesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. TRAILS and TALES. Intergenerational. Pre-K to 4th but all are welcome. Come walk the Storybook Walk (The Salamander Room) and create your very own pet salamander and habitat using things found around the cabin., Debbie.
Wednesday, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm- Outdoor Nights. Ages 8+. Bring your flashlight and join us in tag and many other fun activities. A perfect opportunity for kids to play and stay busy while parents are enjoying an evening on the Green. If events on the Green are canceled due to weather, this, too, is canceled. Carter’s Dell, Debbie.
7/10 Thursday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. JUNIOR STEAM. Intergenerational. Come learn about patterns and spiders. We will create our own spider's web that you can hang on a tree in your yard and watch them twirl around in the wind. Intergenerational. Cabin, Debbie.
7/11 Friday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. SMOKEY BEAR AND FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM. Intergenerational. After an informative program on fire prevention and the methods used to fight forest fires, everyone's favorite bear will pay a visit. Don't forget your camera! Intergenerational. Cabin, Debbie.
7/12 Saturday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. ENVIROTHON 101. Intergenerational. POLLINATOR POPS. Children and adults will enjoy learning about the importance of pollinators in the garden. Everyone will be able to select seeds for their personal pollinator pop. Feel free to bee creative! Intergenerational. Cabin, Debbie
7/13 Sunday, 10:00 am AND 2:00 pm. SUNDAY STROLL: Falls Path. Meet at Cabin for an approximately 2.5-mile hike to Rusty Run Falls. Be sure to wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and bring water. Join the group at 10:00 am or the group at 2:00 pm, both led by Meredith.
7/14 Monday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Pollinator Powers interactive presentation and craft with Special Guest Sullivan County Conservation District. Cabin, Meredith.
7/15 Tuesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Beavers: Nature’s Engineers interactive presentation from Middle Susquehanna Riverkeepers Association. Cabin, Meredith.
7/16 Wednesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. TRAILS and TALES. Intergenerational. Come listen to a story about insects and create a BUG HOTEL using recycled materials like cardboard and old magazines to build a bug hotel! We will also talk about beneficial insects and the best place to hang your finished hotel Cabin, Debbie.
Wednesday, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm- Outdoor Nights. Ages 8+. Bring your flashlight and join us in tag and many other fun activities. A perfect opportunity for kids to play and stay busy while parents are enjoying an evening on the Green. If events on the Green are canceled due to weather, this, too, is canceled. Carter’s Dell, Debbie.
7/17 Thursday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. JUNIOR STEAM. Intergenerational. (Concept: CODING). Pre-K to 3rd. Join our Beebot on a coding journey around the Nature Trail and create your very own path for Beebot to follow. Cabin, Debbie
7/18 Friday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. STEAM. Intergenerational. In this activity, you will use recyclable materials to make a marble run. A marble run is a fun toy and a great way to learn about physics concepts like kinetic and potential energy. Do you think your marble will make it to the end of your track? Cabin, Debbie.
7/19 Saturday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. Pond Poke with a Macroinvertebrate Specialist, Carrie Entz. Lycoming County Conservation District. You've walked around it, canoed and sled on it, and maybe even skated across it. Now come meet some of the fascinating critters that live IN it. Using dip nets, we'll explore the edges of the pond to see what we can catch. Microscopes will be provided for close-up views Cabin side of Outlet Pond, Debbie.
7/20 Sunday, 10:00 am AND 2:00 pm. SUNDAY STROLL: Intro to Letterboxing Part 2. Learn all about the EMC Letterbox Scavenger Hunt! We will help you find another Letterbox and get you started (or help you continue) with your search. Collect 12 of the 15 Letterbox Stamps to earn a prize! Cabin, Meredith.
7/21 Monday, 10:00 am-2:00 pm. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. The Pennsylvania WoodMobile interactive forestry exhibit - Stop in anytime between 10:00 and 2:00 to explore! Cabin, Meredith.
7/22 Tuesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Campfire Cooking with Special Guest Mrs. April Gavitt, FCS teacher. Please register by 7/20. Scan the QR code, click this link, or call the Cabin. Cabin, Meredith.
7/22 Tuesday, 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm. DeWire Center. Intergenerational. Birds of Prey. Come get up close and personal to explore a variety of species of Birds of Prey found locally in Pennsylvania.. Everyone will leave with a new appreciation of this class of animals. Come join. DeWire Center.
7/23 Wednesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. TRAILS and TALES. Intergenerational. Dragonfly or Damselfly? Is curiosity getting the better of you? Join us by the pond as we learn about the similarities and differences of these two creatures and create one using watercolor paint. Cabin, Debbie.
Wednesday, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm- Outdoor Nights. Ages 8+. Bring your flashlight and join us in tag and many other fun activities. A perfect opportunity for kids to play and stay busy while parents are enjoying an evening on the Green. If events on the Green are canceled due to weather, this, too, is canceled. Carter’s Dell, Debbie.
7/24 Thursday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. JUNIOR STEAM. Intergenerational. Come listen to the book Too Many Carrots and help the rabbit by building a boat to transport his crop to the local food bank across the river. Cabin, Debbie.
7/25 Friday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. STEAM. Intergenerational. Sailing has played a huge role in our Eagles Mere Lake history as early as 1809. Learn about different types of sailing vessels that have raced on our lake. Come create a boat of bark and other natural materials and see how much mass it can hold before gravity overtakes the buoyant force. We can have our own little Regatta! Cabin, Debbie.
7/26 Saturday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. BUG OLYMPICS. Intergenerational. Back by popular demand. Meet and learn about some beneficial local insects and the critical role they play in our environment, and then let the games begin! Bug contestants will be collected onsite at the games (no pre-selected bugs, please!) Human participants will work in teams to find and enter their bug athletes. Medals will be awarded. Cabin, Debbie.
7/27 Sunday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. SUNDAY STROLL. Kid Yoga and Mindful Nature Walk with Miss Jess of Endless Triyoga. Bring a mat, blanket, or towel for a fun, relaxing, and free experience for all ages. Cabin, Meredith.
7/27 Sunday, 5:00 pm-6:00 pm GENTLE YOGA / SOUND MEDITATION. Join Jess Pennella in a gentle yoga/sound meditation as you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Participants need a yoga mat/blanket/towel to lie on during the class. Location: The Dell. The cost is $20 per person. Cash or Venmo.
7/28 Monday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. The Journey of the Water Drop interactive presentation on the Water Cycle with Special Guest Sullivan County Conservation District educators. Cabin, Meredith.
7/29 Tuesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Tracks and Scat interactive presentation with Special Guest PA Game Commission, Warden Poleshuk. Cabin, Meredith.
7/30 Wednesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. TRAILS and TALES. Intergenerational. Come listen to a story about a bird and then create an Easy Peazy Bird Feeder with peanut butter and seeds. Cabin, Debbie.
Wednesday, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm- Outdoor Nights. Ages 8+. Bring your flashlight and join us in tag and many other fun activities. A perfect opportunity for kids to play and stay busy while parents are enjoying an evening on the Green. If events on the Green are canceled due to weather, this, too, is canceled. Carter’s Dell, Debbie.
7/31 Thursday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. JUNIOR STEAM. Intergenerational. Pre-K to 3rd.Come take a walk through the Nature Trail to hunt squirrels and then listen to the book The Secret Life of Squirrels. We will be addressing the concept of spatial relationships, maps, and positional words by navigating and mapping an obstacle course. Cabin, Debbie.
AUGUST
8/1 Friday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. STEAM. CATAPULT. Intergenerational. Catapults were mighty handy for pirates in the golden age of piracy (during the 17th century); medieval knights used them centuries earlier to take down massive castle walls. Even the Greeks and Romans used catapults about 2,000 years ago! These simple machines are handy as long as you know how to aim them! In this activity, you will try your hand at catapult technology. Can you predict where your cotton ball will land? Cabin, Debbie.
8/2 Saturday, ENVIROTHON 101. Intergenerational. OWL FORENSICS. Come explore Barn Owl biology by dissecting owl pellets. Owl pellets are regurgitated masses of undigested food; they give scientists valuable clues about the owl’s diet and ecosystem. Grades 5-8. Cabin, Debbie
8/3 Sunday, 10:00 am AND 2:00 pm. SUNDAY STROLL: White Arrow Path. Meet at the sidewalk along Pennsylvania Avenue, west of the Athletic Field, for an approximately 3-mile hike featuring the Cathedral Pines and climb to Prospect Rock. Be sure to wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and bring water. Join the group at 10:00 am or the group at 2:00 pm, both led by Meredith.
8/3 Sunday, 5:00 pm-6:00 pm GENTLE YOGA / SOUND MEDITATION. Join Jess Pennella in a gentle yoga/sound meditation as you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Participants need a yoga mat/blanket/towel to lie on during the class. Location: The Dell. The cost is $20 per person. Cash or Venmo.
8/4 Monday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Learning About Ticks with Special Guest Sullivan County Conservation District - Cabin, Meredith.
8/5 Tuesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Kindness “Rocks” Project story and craft with Miss Renee and Miss Bethany of Sullivan County Victim Services. How can nature help you learn to be kind to your mind and others? Cabin, Meredith.
8/6 Wednesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. TRAILS and TALES. Intergenerational. Come listen to the story, Giraffes Can’t Dance. While exploring the concept of sound, you will demonstrate how Cricket uses a string instrument, which works by making strings vibrate, and then join us in a musical jam session. Cabin, Debbie.
Wednesday, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm- Outdoor Nights. Ages 8+. Bring your flashlight and join us in tag and many other fun activities. A perfect opportunity for kids to play and stay busy while parents are enjoying an evening on the Green. If events on the Green are canceled due to weather, this, too, is canceled. Carter’s Dell, Debbie.
8/7 Thursday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. JUNIOR STEAM. (Concept: Sound) Pre-K to 4th but all are welcome. Listen to the story Drum City and be a part of our drum circle at the music section of the Nature Trail. We will be talking about sound waves and their properties. Cabin, Debbie.
8/8 Friday, 10:00am-11:15 am. SMOKEY BEAR AND FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM. Intergenerational. After an informative program on fire prevention and the methods used to fight forest fires, everyone's favorite bear will pay a visit. Don't forget your camera! Intergenerational. Cabin, Debbie.
8/9 Saturday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. GNOME HOMES. Intergenerational. Build a home or village for a gnome using dry woodland materials found onsite. Construction sites will be carefully selected, and the environmental impact will be considered. Our structures will be there for all to see along the railroad bed. Cabin, Meredith.
8/10 Sunday, 10:00 am AND 2:00 pm. SUNDAY STROLL: Rainbow Path. Meet at the cabin for an approximately 3-mile hike. Be sure to wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and bring water. Join the group at 10:00 am or the group at 2:00 pm, both led by Meredith.
8/11 Monday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Explore the History of the Laurel Path Hike with the Eagles Mere Museum. Meet at the Cabin for an approximately 2-mile hike and scavenger hunt that combines history with nature. Be sure to wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and bring water. Meredith.
8/12 Tuesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. The Majestic Elk of Pennsylvania interactive presentation with Special Guest Ben Porkolab from Keystone Elk Country Alliance - Cabin, Meredith.
Tuesday, 7:00 pm- 8:00 ish pm. DeWire Center. CLYDE PEELING REPTILE SHOW: Intergenerational. Come join the staff and reptiles of Clyde Peeling and enjoy learning all about turtles, crocodilians, lizards, and snakes. We will look at the ecology and natural history of these reptiles. The audience will leave a new appreciation of this class of animals.
8/13 Wednesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. TRAILS and TALES. Intergenerational. After listening to a story about animal shelters, kids will build a house to provide shelter for a bear family using building materials found on-site. Cabin, Meredith.
Wednesday, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm- Outdoor Nights. Ages 8+. Bring your flashlight and join us in tag and many other fun activities. A perfect opportunity for kids to play and stay busy while parents are enjoying an evening on the Green. If events on the Green are canceled due to weather, this, too, is canceled. Carter’s Dell, Debbie.
8/14 Thursday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. JUNIOR STEAM. Intergenerational. Did you miss something that we did for Junior Steam? Let us know, and we can try to do that for you. Cabin, Debbie.
8/15 Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Last Day Cabin is open. Come and visit the cabin to say your goodbyes. If there is something you missed this summer and the materials are available, we can try to do it. Cabin, Debbie.
8/16 Saturday, 9:00 am-10 am. GENTLE YOGA / SOUND MEDITATION. Join Jess Pennella in a gentle yoga/sound meditation as you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Participants need a yoga mat/blanket/towel to lie on during the class. Location: Village Green. The cost is $20 per person. Cash or Venmo.
8/1 Friday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. STEAM. CATAPULT. Intergenerational. Catapults were mighty handy for pirates in the golden age of piracy (during the 17th century); medieval knights used them centuries earlier to take down massive castle walls. Even the Greeks and Romans used catapults about 2,000 years ago! These simple machines are handy as long as you know how to aim them! In this activity, you will try your hand at catapult technology. Can you predict where your cotton ball will land? Cabin, Debbie.
8/2 Saturday, ENVIROTHON 101. Intergenerational. OWL FORENSICS. Come explore Barn Owl biology by dissecting owl pellets. Owl pellets are regurgitated masses of undigested food; they give scientists valuable clues about the owl’s diet and ecosystem. Grades 5-8. Cabin, Debbie
8/3 Sunday, 10:00 am AND 2:00 pm. SUNDAY STROLL: White Arrow Path. Meet at the sidewalk along Pennsylvania Avenue, west of the Athletic Field, for an approximately 3-mile hike featuring the Cathedral Pines and climb to Prospect Rock. Be sure to wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and bring water. Join the group at 10:00 am or the group at 2:00 pm, both led by Meredith.
8/3 Sunday, 5:00 pm-6:00 pm GENTLE YOGA / SOUND MEDITATION. Join Jess Pennella in a gentle yoga/sound meditation as you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Participants need a yoga mat/blanket/towel to lie on during the class. Location: The Dell. The cost is $20 per person. Cash or Venmo.
8/4 Monday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Learning About Ticks with Special Guest Sullivan County Conservation District - Cabin, Meredith.
8/5 Tuesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Kindness “Rocks” Project story and craft with Miss Renee and Miss Bethany of Sullivan County Victim Services. How can nature help you learn to be kind to your mind and others? Cabin, Meredith.
8/6 Wednesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. TRAILS and TALES. Intergenerational. Come listen to the story, Giraffes Can’t Dance. While exploring the concept of sound, you will demonstrate how Cricket uses a string instrument, which works by making strings vibrate, and then join us in a musical jam session. Cabin, Debbie.
Wednesday, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm- Outdoor Nights. Ages 8+. Bring your flashlight and join us in tag and many other fun activities. A perfect opportunity for kids to play and stay busy while parents are enjoying an evening on the Green. If events on the Green are canceled due to weather, this, too, is canceled. Carter’s Dell, Debbie.
8/7 Thursday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. JUNIOR STEAM. (Concept: Sound) Pre-K to 4th but all are welcome. Listen to the story Drum City and be a part of our drum circle at the music section of the Nature Trail. We will be talking about sound waves and their properties. Cabin, Debbie.
8/8 Friday, 10:00am-11:15 am. SMOKEY BEAR AND FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM. Intergenerational. After an informative program on fire prevention and the methods used to fight forest fires, everyone's favorite bear will pay a visit. Don't forget your camera! Intergenerational. Cabin, Debbie.
8/9 Saturday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. GNOME HOMES. Intergenerational. Build a home or village for a gnome using dry woodland materials found onsite. Construction sites will be carefully selected, and the environmental impact will be considered. Our structures will be there for all to see along the railroad bed. Cabin, Meredith.
8/10 Sunday, 10:00 am AND 2:00 pm. SUNDAY STROLL: Rainbow Path. Meet at the cabin for an approximately 3-mile hike. Be sure to wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and bring water. Join the group at 10:00 am or the group at 2:00 pm, both led by Meredith.
8/11 Monday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. Explore the History of the Laurel Path Hike with the Eagles Mere Museum. Meet at the Cabin for an approximately 2-mile hike and scavenger hunt that combines history with nature. Be sure to wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and bring water. Meredith.
8/12 Tuesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. EMC SPECIAL GUEST. The Majestic Elk of Pennsylvania interactive presentation with Special Guest Ben Porkolab from Keystone Elk Country Alliance - Cabin, Meredith.
Tuesday, 7:00 pm- 8:00 ish pm. DeWire Center. CLYDE PEELING REPTILE SHOW: Intergenerational. Come join the staff and reptiles of Clyde Peeling and enjoy learning all about turtles, crocodilians, lizards, and snakes. We will look at the ecology and natural history of these reptiles. The audience will leave a new appreciation of this class of animals.
8/13 Wednesday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. TRAILS and TALES. Intergenerational. After listening to a story about animal shelters, kids will build a house to provide shelter for a bear family using building materials found on-site. Cabin, Meredith.
Wednesday, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm- Outdoor Nights. Ages 8+. Bring your flashlight and join us in tag and many other fun activities. A perfect opportunity for kids to play and stay busy while parents are enjoying an evening on the Green. If events on the Green are canceled due to weather, this, too, is canceled. Carter’s Dell, Debbie.
8/14 Thursday, 10:00 am-11:15 am. JUNIOR STEAM. Intergenerational. Did you miss something that we did for Junior Steam? Let us know, and we can try to do that for you. Cabin, Debbie.
8/15 Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Last Day Cabin is open. Come and visit the cabin to say your goodbyes. If there is something you missed this summer and the materials are available, we can try to do it. Cabin, Debbie.
8/16 Saturday, 9:00 am-10 am. GENTLE YOGA / SOUND MEDITATION. Join Jess Pennella in a gentle yoga/sound meditation as you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Participants need a yoga mat/blanket/towel to lie on during the class. Location: Village Green. The cost is $20 per person. Cash or Venmo.
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