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DATE PROGRAM LOCATION TIME
Sat., Feb. 11 Family Ice Fishing Program * WELC 9 a.m. to noon
Sat., Feb. 25 Basic Boating Safety Course * WELC 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sat., March 10 Watercolors in Winter* WELC 9 a.m. to noon
Sat., March 31 Birding by Ear – A Tune-up for Spring WELC 1 p.m.
Sat., April 21 Pike-Wayne Earth Day Festival WELC 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WELC – Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, 126 PPL Drive, Hawley, PA 18428
GPS coordinates to the center: N41 27.475 W75 11.022. Registration is required. All programs are free and open to the public. The WELC winter hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is also open on the days and time when programs are being held.
Winter Nature Notebook Highlights
February- Birds can be active at feeders, particularly when the weather is bad.
March- Look for the bright yellow flowers of coltsfoot along roadsides.
Family Ice Fishing Program: Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon
PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center
Presenter: Andy Fedor, Regional Education Specialist, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
We are fortunate to have so many beautiful water resources accessible in all seasons in northeastern Pennsylvania. Do you want to learn more about fishing on the ice in the chilly winter temperatures? This program provides information and instruction on Pennsylvania fishes, basic ice fishing skills, regulations and ice safety.
Weather permitting, participants will also get the opportunity to put their new fishing skills to use out on Lake Wallenpaupack. The program is free and fishing licenses are not required. Equipment and bait will be provided. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Part of this program will be conducted inside, but parents need to ensure that they and their children are dressed appropriately for the outdoor portion of the program. Registration is required. To register, contact PPL at 570-253-7001 or pplpreserves@pplweb.com.
*Note: The indoor portion of this program will be held regardless of the lake’s ice conditions. If there is not a safe level of ice, the outdoor portion will not be conducted. Call 570-253-7001 or e-mail pplpreserves@pplweb.com with questions.
Basic Boating Safety Course
Two classes offered: Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center
Presenters: Bob Plumb and Curt Tereschak, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and Meg Welker, PPL
Get an early jump on the boating season by taking a safety boating course. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s eight-hour boating safety class gives boaters practical information so they can make more informed decisions on the water. Topics include boat terminology, legal requirements, water activities, and safety and rescue. Students who pass the exam at the end of the daylong course can apply for their boating safety education certificate from the commission. This certificate will enable people to operate personal watercrafts. Please bring your own lunch and snacks for the day. A $10 certificate fee is payable to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission after class. Must be 12 or older. Registration is required. To register, contact PPL at 570-253-7001 or pplpreserves@pplweb.com.
Watercolors in Winter: Saturday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to noon
PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center
Presenter: David Hamill and Ellen Silberlicht, local artists and educators
DATE PROGRAM LOCATION TIME
Sat., Feb. 11 Family Ice Fishing Program * WELC 9 a.m. to noon
Sat., Feb. 25 Basic Boating Safety Course * WELC 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sat., March 10 Watercolors in Winter* WELC 9 a.m. to noon
Sat., March 31 Birding by Ear – A Tune-up for Spring WELC 1 p.m.
Sat., April 21 Pike-Wayne Earth Day Festival WELC 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WELC – Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, 126 PPL Drive, Hawley, PA 18428
GPS coordinates to the center: N41 27.475 W75 11.022. Registration is required. All programs are free and open to the public. The WELC winter hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is also open on the days and time when programs are being held.
Winter Nature Notebook Highlights
February- Birds can be active at feeders, particularly when the weather is bad.
March- Look for the bright yellow flowers of coltsfoot along roadsides.
Family Ice Fishing Program: Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon
PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center
Presenter: Andy Fedor, Regional Education Specialist, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
We are fortunate to have so many beautiful water resources accessible in all seasons in northeastern Pennsylvania. Do you want to learn more about fishing on the ice in the chilly winter temperatures? This program provides information and instruction on Pennsylvania fishes, basic ice fishing skills, regulations and ice safety.
Weather permitting, participants will also get the opportunity to put their new fishing skills to use out on Lake Wallenpaupack. The program is free and fishing licenses are not required. Equipment and bait will be provided. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Part of this program will be conducted inside, but parents need to ensure that they and their children are dressed appropriately for the outdoor portion of the program. Registration is required. To register, contact PPL at 570-253-7001 or pplpreserves@pplweb.com.
*Note: The indoor portion of this program will be held regardless of the lake’s ice conditions. If there is not a safe level of ice, the outdoor portion will not be conducted. Call 570-253-7001 or e-mail pplpreserves@pplweb.com with questions.
Basic Boating Safety Course
Two classes offered: Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center
Presenters: Bob Plumb and Curt Tereschak, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and Meg Welker, PPL
Get an early jump on the boating season by taking a safety boating course. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s eight-hour boating safety class gives boaters practical information so they can make more informed decisions on the water. Topics include boat terminology, legal requirements, water activities, and safety and rescue. Students who pass the exam at the end of the daylong course can apply for their boating safety education certificate from the commission. This certificate will enable people to operate personal watercrafts. Please bring your own lunch and snacks for the day. A $10 certificate fee is payable to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission after class. Must be 12 or older. Registration is required. To register, contact PPL at 570-253-7001 or pplpreserves@pplweb.com.
Watercolors in Winter: Saturday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to noon
PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center
Presenter: David Hamill and Ellen Silberlicht, local artists and educators
Spend a morning learning how to bring color to our winter surroundings as we explore some basic techniques in watercolor painting. Prior experience is not necessary, so take advantage of this opportunity to experiment with watercolors. Each participant will take home a finished piece. Basic supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you wish. The program is free, but registration is required. Please contact PPL at 570-253-7001 or pplpreserves@pplweb.com to sign up for this program.
Birding by Ear – A Tune-up for Spring
Saturday, March 31 at 1 p.m.
PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center
Presenter: Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society’s experienced birders
Do you hear the lovely songs of birds in the morning? Ever wonder who’s singing them? Learn to recognize a bird by its song when you attend this program presented by the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society. Get to know the various species we frequently see and hear in our area. Bring the kids and enjoy this short program of bird slides and songs. Call Barbara at 570-253-2364 for more information.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Pike-Wayne Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 21, 2012
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center
Do you care about our planet? Have you always wanted to lend a helping hand? Many of us celebrate Earth Day around April 22 every year, but did you know that National Volunteer Week comes around the same time? This year, we are combining these initiatives into an event that gives plenty of hands-on learning and celebration of our local natural resources, while highlighting the organizations in Pike and Wayne Counties who aim to protect them. Many of these groups have volunteer opportunities available to help them achieve great milestones throughout the year. Registration is not needed for this free event. There will be fun activities for all ages, as well as information about how you can help your community. Please check the website for more details at www.pikewayneearthday.org or call 570-253-7001.
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