Endless Mountains Nature Center
Endless Mountains Nature Center

Endless Mountains Nature Center - Calendar of Programs & Events

Calendar of Programs & Events
The Endless Mountains Nature Center REQUIRES advanced program registration for some programs. For last minute registration, call 836-3835 to confirm space, and that the program wasn't rescheduled or cancelled. A print-and-mail registration form is now available: Registration Form



Monthly Programs

gray-haired woman looking through binoculars at small yellow bird on tree branchMorning Bird Walk
First Saturday of the Month at 9 AM--May through November
Meet at the EMNC Lodge within Camp Lackawanna

Join local expert bird watcher for a leisurely bird walk on the trail and along the river. Identify resident and migratory birds, in season. Meet in front of the lodge at Camp Lackawanna, unless noted. Bring binoculars, if available. Registration not required. FREE for stewards; $3 for others.

Spring Migratory Bird Walks
Every Saturday, 8 am at the EMNC & other sites TBD
Starting Saturday, May 3 through May 31

Click here for details

Seasonal Programs

A collage of eastern bluebird photos: fledgling, female, male, close up of female on top of nest box
Hike: Golden Eagle Trail at the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon
Saturday, May 3, 7:30 am, Meet at the Rte. 29 Roadside Rest south of Tunkhannock
This trail is considered one of the most scenic in this part of the state. Native wildflowers are abundant. Meet at the Roadside Rest on Route 29, south of Tunkhannock. (approx. drive is 2 ¼ hours to trailhead). Fee: Stewards - Free/ others - $3. A print-and-mail registration form is now available--Click here
Distance: 9.7 miles
Hiking time: ~5 ½ hours
Difficulty Level: Strenuous due to length and some steep climbing.
Leader: Kevin Hilsey, 570-378-2450

Hike: Canal Hike at Camp Lackawanna
Saturday, May 10, 10 am to 11:30 am, EMNC Lodge
We will hike some of the trails along the Susquehanna River on the Vosburg Neck. We'll pass the impressive patch of the bluebells and travel both sides of the historic canal. Fee: Stewards - Free/ others - $3. A print-and-mail registration form is now available--Click here
Distance: approximately 2.5 miles
Hiking time: ~1 ½ hours
Difficulty Level: Easy. Trail is well-marked and very flat. Terrain is rocky for a short distance.
Leader: Scott Myer, 570-836-7606.

Vosburg Neck Festival
Saturday & Sunday, June 7-8, 2008 from 11 AM to 5 PM
At Camp Lackawanna
Click here for more information

Photo looking down on the Susquehanna River as is wraps around the Vosburg Neck--the land inside the oxbow of the river.

Common Plants of NEPA & Their Uses
with Gerry Janus

Sunday, July 13
Details will be in the spring newsletter and posted when available.

Stonewall Repair
with Ken Ely

Saturday, September 7
Details will be in the spring newsletter and posted when available.

directions / calendar of events / programs

Endless Mountains Nature Center
P.O. Box 536, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
570-836-3835
EMNCinfo@yahoo.com