This Week in the Poconos! 6/10-6/16
THURSDAY JUNE 13
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION OF TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP
JUNE PROGRAM 5:30PM
Maps, historic drawings and photographs will help tell the story of the Lehigh Navigation, a river and canal water transportation route. Martha Capwell-Fox from the National Canal Museum is the presenter. HATT’s Annual Picnic will follow.
BLANCHE D. PRICE PARK LODGE
Pocono Pines – 105 Government Way (from State Ave.)
(570) 580-5353 www.TobyhannaTwpHistory.org
SATURDAY JUNE 15
AFTERNOON PADDLE ON LAKE LACAWAC
2:00PM to 4:00PM
Enjoy a scenic afternoon canoe paddle on Lake Lacawac. Boats, paddles and life jackets are all provided. Personal lifejackets may be used. All ages welcome. Reservations required, as spaces are limited.
LACWAC SANCTUARY
Lake Ariel – 94 Sanctuary Road
(570) 689-9494 www.lacawac.org
Cost: $10 Members, $15 Non-Members
SATURDAY JUNE 15
GUIDED INTERPRETIVE HIKE 1:00PM TO 3:00PM
Take a hike with PEEC’s knowledgeable staff and learn a little bit more about our forests. Never know what exactly we’ll find out there, so don’t be afraid to ask plenty of questions!
POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Dingmans Ferry – 538 Emery Rd.
(570) 828-2319 www.peec.org
Cost: Free for PEEC Members/ $5 for Non-PEEC Members
SATURDAY JUNE 15
Birds and Blooms 4:00PM TO 6:00PM
Take a moderately difficult 2.5 mile hike along a trail blazing with blooming Mountain Laurels, identifying the birds we find along the way. Wear sturdy shoes & bring water. Binoculars provided.
Promised Land State Park
Greentown – 100 Lower Lake Rd.
(570) 676-3428
dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/PromisedLandStatePark
SATURDAY JUNE 15
EDIBLE and Medicinal PLANT WALK 10:00AM TO 12:00PM
Plants provide food and natural remedies for us in many forms. PEEC hosts a hike featuring wild edible & medicinal plants. Please note, no collecting.
POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Dingmans Ferry – 538 Emery Rd.
(570) 828-2319 peec.org
Cost: Free for PEEC Members/ $5 for Non-PEEC Members
SATURDAY JUNE 15
Moonstruck 9:00PM TO 10:00PM
Take a guided tour of the waxing gibbous moon with our spotting scope! Please bring a flashlight.
Promised Land State Park
Greentown – 100 Lower Lake Rd.
(570) 676-3428
dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/PromisedLandStatePark
SATURDAY JUNE 15
SUMMER GARDEN PARTY & START OF SUMMER TOUR SEASON 10:00AM TO 4:00PM
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm kicks off the summer season with their Summer Garden Party. Visit the farm homestead and experience life in the 1800s. Learn about the original Pennsylvania German family who settled there in the late 1760s. See farm animals, plus heritage craft & trade skills demonstrated as you tour the buildings with guides portraying members of the Depper family. In addition to the tour, enjoy the Summer Garden Party for free! This is a day devoted to the art of gardening. Tour the kitchen garden, learn about herbs and their uses, explore heirloom vegetables, enjoy food tastings and make a garden-inspired craft. Whether you’re an expert gardener, or would like to learn more, Quiet Valley’s Summer Garden Party is the place to be!
QUIET VALLEY LIVING HISTORICAL FARM
Stroudsburg – 347 Quiet Valley Rd.
(570) 992-6161 www.quietvalley.org
Cost: $10/adult; $5/children 3-12
SATURDAY JUNE 15
Monroe Farmers’ Market 8:00AM TO 12:00PM
Serving the Stroudsburg community for 40 years and still growing! Offering quality produce, flowers, meats, breads, preserves, and more from local farmers. Every Saturday thru November 2.
Courthouse Square
Stroudsburg – 610 Monroe St.
SUNDAY JUNE 16
BRIDGE THE GAP: RIVER PADDLE 9:00AM TO 3:00PM
Join PEEC for a paddle down the Delaware! Bring lunch, a water bottle, and dress for the weather. PEEC will provide extra water and snacks. Choose between a canoe or kayak. Spaces limited. Pre-registration is required and begins at 8:30am on May 16. Funding for this program is provided by the William Penn Foundation.
POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Dingmans Ferry – 538 Emery Rd.
(570) 828-2319 peec.org
Cost: Free for PEEC Members/ $10 for Non-PEEC Members
SUNDAY JUNE 16
MILFORD FARMER’S MARKET 10:00AM TO 2:00PM
Weekly market featuring local farmers, bakers, prepared foods, wine, sweets, honey, crafts, music and more. Every Sunday thru October 13.
COLUMNS MUSEUM
Milford – 608 Broad Street
