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Birthday Parties
all year!
Some themes: Insect Safari, Birds of Prey, Outdoor Survival, Nature's Treasures.
for details click here.
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To register for a FREE program, send the number of adults and youth, who will be attending, to the email address on the bottom of this page...OR..register by phone, with the same information, 570-836-3835. For a program with a fee use the buttons below or a print and mail registration form click here.
Family Programs Adult Programs
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Family Programs
For adults with children, adults without children are welcome to most programs.
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 Mommy and Me Naturally
Wednesdays, April 3-May 22, 10-11 am
Riverside Park, Tunkhannock
Each week a differnt nature theme will be explored throuh hands-on activities, songs, stories, roleplaying, and nature walks. Children from 2 1/2 to 4 years old and a favorite adult explore a topic together. Topis may include "Animal Babies", "Minibeasts", and "Flowers." Canceled, if raining. Donations accepted. Registration required. Call or email to register.
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 Animal Communications
FOR HOMESCHOOL & CYBERSCHOOL FAMILIES
Friday, April 26, 1-4 pm
At the Nature Center Lodge & grounds at Camp Lackawanna
CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST
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 Private Lives of Plants
FOR HOMESCHOOL & CYBERSCHOOL FAMILIES
Friday, May 24, 1-4 pm
At the Nature Center Lodge & grounds at Camp Lackawanna
Compare plant survival strategies while discovering which plants grow in PA, during a guided walk through a variety of habitats. Learn to use field guides and hand lens.
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 Family Camp
Sat, August 17-Sun, August 18, 2013
1:30 pm Saturday-12:30 pm Sunday
At the Nature Center Lodge & grounds at Camp Lackawanna
Experience the best of Nature Camp with the whole family! This Family Camp is scheduled for Saturday, August 17, at 1:30 p.m. to Sunday, August 18, at 12:30 p.m.
Start the afternoon with games including a nature scavenger hunt, and search for river critters from the shore. Enjoy food cooked over a campfire, go on a night hike in search of owls, look at stars and planets through a telescope, then climb into fresh-air cabin for a sound sleep. A guided nature walk for the early risers starts the next day. Breakfast will be followed by a live birds of prey program and nature craft. Make exploring the outdoors a family affair!
The fee for Family Camp is $135 for Stewards, $165 for non-stewards (up to four people), $25 each additional person. This includes: Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch, and one cabin with eight bunk beds per family. Campers supply bedding and personal items.
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Pumpkin Fest
Sunday, October 6, 2013, 1-4 pm
At the EMNC Lodge & grounds at Camp Lackawanna
Details to come
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Adult Programs
For adults and interested youth 13 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Bird ID Walks
with Joe DeMarco or Rebecca Lesko
Friday, May 17 at 9-11 am
Walks & practice in the field at various local hot spots
Spring is coming, and so are the birds. Northward migration has already begun in the western hemisphere. Soon, we'll see the return of those that breed in Wyoming County and those that use our fields, forests, and waters as resting spots on their way to breeding grounds further north. Are there any Common Grackles around your neighborhood yet?
The Endless Mountains Nature center wants to help you identify all these birds. Knowing what birds to expect and knowing how to identify them can add to your enjoyment of spring. Learn a new skill or sharpen your skills in bird identification.
Bird walks and practice in the field. We'll determine what trails to use based on bird activity in the area, but we'll be sure to search Lake Carey, the Susquehanna River, and one or two walking paths in "birdy" areas.
FREE and open to adults and serious teens. To register email or call 570-836-3835 to reserve your spot.
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 Stonewall Restoration Workshop
with Ken Ely
Sunday, April 28, 2013, 1-5 pm
At the Nature Center Lodge & grounds at Camp Lackawanna
Registration is closed. The workshop is full
As for preparation, attendees should know that some lifting will be required, and they should be familiar with proper lifting techniques and know their own personal limitations. They should wear sturdy shoes or boots (leather is best), preferably with steel toes. No sandals. They should also have durable gloves. Knee pads are a great comfort. All other tools and equipment will be supplied.
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 Nature Photography
with Jim & Joan Borden
Sunday, June 2, 2013, 1-6 pm
Training will be provided on a beginning to intermediate level for Outdoor and Wildlife photography. Areas included will be fundamentals of exposure, metering techniques, photo composition, basics of bird and animal photography, ethics of
wildlife photography, and techniques for getting good nature photos. Workshop will include instruction as well as actual time to do photography and be coached by Jim and Joan. You'll have the opportunity to photograph the Nature Center's education birds. Adults only. A spouse can accompany a participant for a reduced rate. Dress in outdoor attire. Light refreshments provided. Registration is required.
Workshops size: minimum 8; maximum 12 people
Instructors Biographies:
Jim and Joan Borden are avid outdoor photographers. Their portfolios contain images of bald eagles, hawks, elk, deer, bear, moose, backyard birds, butterflies, and small mammals, as well as stunning landscapes. The Bordens use pro Nikon equipment. They are in the top five winners in the 2009 Maine Moose Photography Contest and are published in the Bangor Metro Maine Summer Guide. Jim and Joan are juried photographer for the South East Wildlife Exposition in Charleston, South Carolina.
 Jim Bordren: In a family of avid outdoorsmen, Jim was provided a sound basis for interacting with wildlife. He learned to be an ethical and humane sportsman. During the 1970's Jim started taking a Minolta SRT 101 camera on hunts. He found as much enjoyment from photographing wildlife as he did from hunting.
Jim started using digital cameras in 2000 and fully converted to digital SLR photography in 2006. In addition to the publications mentioned previously Jim's work has been published in Precision Shooting Magazine, and one of his images graced the cover of the Maine Sporting Journal.
 Joan Borden: Grewing up in Cowanesque, Pennsylvania her early years were around farm animals and in the woods with her parents. She had a keen interest in photography and loved taking landscape, floral, and bird pictures. She has also developed an interest in wildlife photography and has enjoyed waiting on stand for moose, elk, deer and other wild animals.
The Bordens endeavor to capture images while avoiding stress of the animals. They have been diligent at learning bald eagle habits and have kept close watch of a number of eagle nests, tracking activity, births, and fledging. They report their findings to the PA Game Commission.
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Dragonfly & Damselfly Basics
with Bruce McNaught
Sunday, June 30, 2013, 2-4 pm
TBD
Details to come
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Advanced registration required for most programs--
REGISTER ONLINE with your own credit card or use a PayPal account.
If you made a donation to the Nature Center you qualify for the discounted "Steward" rate. Donor status will be confirmed by the Nature Center's staff. |
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