This Week in the Poconos! 6/24-6/30
As we venture into the final week of June, check out what events the Poconos has to offer!
Be sure to check the bottom of the post for a link to local fireworks displays for the 4th of July!
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TUESDAY JUNE 25
COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES: MOUNTAIN WINDS 7:00PM TO 8:00PM
Mountain Winds rehearses and performs a wide variety of music from classical to contemporary, pops to patriotic, marches, ragtime, and Dixieland. Each performance is individually programmed to match the occasion. Enjoy this free concert on the Grand Lawn of The Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. Family friendly and appropriate for all ages. Donations gratefully accepted.Brought to you by the Shawnee Institute Ltd., a non-profit organization.
THE SHAWNEE INN & GOLF RESORT
Shawnee-on-Delaware – 100 Shawnee Inn Drive
(570) 424-4000 www.shawneeinn.com/events/
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 26
NATURE ARTS & CRAFTS 10:00AM TO 12:00PM
Join our talented volunteers as they help you to create functional works of art from recycled products. Donations appreciated.
Promised Land State Park
Greentown – 100 Lower Lake Rd.
(570) 676-3428
dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/PromisedLandStatePark
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 26
NATURE ARTS & CRAFTS 10:00AM TO 12:00PM
Join our talented volunteers as they help you to create functional works of art from recycled products. Donations appreciated.
Promised Land State Park
Greentown – 100 Lower Lake Rd.
(570) 676-3428
dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/PromisedLandStatePark
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THURSDAY JUNE 27
Friends of Beltzville Garden Work Days
12:00pm to 2:00pm
The Friends group have created a pollinator garden, and are looking for folks who like to be outdoors and help out in the garden. Bring your tools, gloves, water, and creative self!
Beltzville State Park
Lehighton – 2950 Pohopoco Dr.
dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/BeltzvilleStatePark
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SATURDAY JUNE 29
SPOTTED LANTERNFLY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 10:00AM TO 11:00AM
Several years ago, Spotted Lanternflies were discovered in southern Berks County, not far north of Philadelphia. Since then they have been breeding and spreading into our area. Get the facts to help stop the spotted lanternfly.
LACAWAC SANCTUARY
Lake Ariel – 94 Sanctuary Rd.
(570) 689-9494 lacawac.org
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SATURDAY JUNE 29
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.
churchofthemountain.org
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SATURDAY JUNE 29
BRIDGE THE GAP: POND PADDLE
Paddle around the ponds at PEEC free of charge! Beginners welcome – instructors teach you everything you need to know. Call in advance to reserve. Funding provided by the William Penn Foundation. Sessions also scheduled for July 21 & August 3.
POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Dingmans Ferry – 538 Emery Rd.
(570) 828-2319 peec.org
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SATURDAY JUNE 29
Herp Walk 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Join environmental educator Alexandra Machrone for a walk around Kettle Creek looking for reptiles and amphibians. We will be searching under rocks and logs and looking in ponds to see how many cool critters we can discover. Dress to be outside.
MONROE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Stroudsburg – 8050 Running Valley Rd.
(570) 629-3060 mcconservation.org
Cost: $6/non-members, $4/children under 12. EE Center members are free.
