Lackawanna College Environmental Center October 2018 Calendar of Events

October 1, 2018                       Early Explorers: Terrific Trees, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Early Explorers is a unique program series for children ages 3-6 and a guardian that offers discovery-based learning about the natural world through stories, art, and outdoor explorations. Take a stroll through the forest to visit the giants of the plant world. Discover how important they are to all living things.   Listen to a story and make a tree craft to take home. Cost is $40 for a series of 6 classes or $8 per class.  Classes run every other Monday from Sept. 17 to Nov. 26, 2018. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center at (570) 842-1506.

October 3, 2018                       Family Night Hike, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join LCEEC educator Casie Berkhouse on a fun and adventurous night hike along the trails of LCEEC.  Learn about night vision and the adaptations nocturnal animals have that help them survive in the dark! This program is designed for the whole family. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. $5 per person.  Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center at (570) 842-1506.

October 15, 2018                     Early Explorers: Nuts to You, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Early Explorers is a unique program series for children ages 3-6 and a guardian that offers discovery-based learning about the natural world through stories, art, and outdoor explorations. Join us as we explore the busy world of squirrels as they prepare for winter. We’ll go for a hike and visit some of our furry friends in the forest and search for their homes and food. Cost is $40 for a series of 6 classes or $8 per class. Classes run every other Monday from Sept. 17 to Nov. 26, 2018. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.  For more information or to register, contact Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center at (570) 842-1506.

October 17, 2018         Edible Landscaping & Backyard Food Production, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Learn about ecological design, edible landscaping, and backyard food production with Richie Mitchell, owner of Bear Creek Organics. Students will be introduced to the benefits of ecological and edible landscaping, including how to find the balance between your goals for your property, and what the land has to offer. Learn how to analyze your property and plan for the development of an edible landscape; a strong emphasis of the design process replaces lawns and traditional landscaping with plants that produce food, medicine, and ecological benefits. Geared for ages 16 and above. $5 per person. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center at (570) 842-1506.

October 29, 2018                     Early Explorers: Bats!, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Early Explorers is a unique program series for children ages 3-6 and a guardian that offers discovery-based learning about the natural world through stories, art, and outdoor explorations. Get batty while learning about these fascinating flying mammals! Discover what they eat and play a game to see how they hunt in the dark. Cost is $40 for a series of 6 classes or $8 per class. Classes run every other Monday from Sept. 17 to Nov. 26, 2018. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center at (570) 842-1506.

 

 

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About the Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center (LCEEC):

LCEEC’s state-of-the-art building is Gold LEED-certified and rests on 211-acres of property.  The center provides progressive programs for the public, the College, and K-12 educators and students. The building serves as a model and teaching tool for sustainable design.

 

Lackawanna College Environmental Education Centers (LCEEC) Mission:

The Environmental Education Center is committed to educating the students of Lackawanna College and the citizens of Northeast Pennsylvania through innovative approaches leading to ecological sustainability.

 

Directions to Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center:

93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Township, PA 18444 GPS Coordinates 41°16’16” N 75°32’46” W

 

From Rt. 81 or Rt. 380 South Bound: Take Rt. 380 South to exit 20 toward Daleville.  Go left onto Rt. 307 S.  Travel approx. 2 miles and turn right onto Rt. 2018, Dorantown Road (Perih Group LLC will be on your left). Travel 1 mile and make a left on to Sandy Beach Road. Travel 1 mile and make a right onto MacKenzie Road (gravel road). Follow MacKenzie Road until you reach LCEEC on your left.

 

From Rt. 380 North Bound: Take exit 13 onto Rt. 435 N toward Gouldsboro (approx. 4 miles). Bear left onto Rt. 307 (approx.7 miles). Turn left onto Rt. 2018, Dorantown Road (Perih Group LLC will be on your right). Travel 1 mile and go left onto Sandy Beach Road. Travel 1 mile and make a right onto MacKenzie Road (gravel road).  Follow MacKenzie Road until you reach LCEEC on your left.

 

From Scranton Rt. 307: Follow Rt. 307 for 10 miles (through 3 lights, Lake Scranton, Rt. 690 & Rt. 502. Make a right on Dorantown Road Rt. 2018 (Perih Group LLC will be on your left). Travel 1 mile and make a left on to Sandy Beach Road. Travel 1 mile and make a right onto MacKenzie Road. Follow MacKenzie Road until you reach LCEEC on your left.