Adult Art Class: Leaves of Fall Saturday, October 12, 10:00 a.m.-noon
With cool nights and warm days, fall brings on colors in the Northeast like nowhere else in the world! Enjoy these colors in a bright, colored pencil design of leaves surrounding an autumn poem, suitable for framing.
Artist Jean Perry leads the class and encourages participants to bring some of their own colored leaves. All other materials are supplied for a $15 fee.
Phenology Watch Saturday, October 12, 10:00 a.m.
Phenology is the study of “what happens and when” for plants and animals in a natural landscape. When do chipmunks begin hibernation? Which trees change color first in fall?
Participants will learn to make their own phenology calendar using the colors of the seasons and surroundings. All ages are welcome to this free program, though small children may not enjoy the morning’s “sit and observe” focus.
Fall Foliage Hike Saturday, October 19, 10:00 a.m.
Forestry Consultant Jeff Wartluft leads a foray into the flaming foliage of fall. If nature cooperates, this will be an ideal weekend to check out the amazing display of deciduous leaves.
Though the hike is along easy walking trails, sturdy shoes are recommended. All ages welcome to this free program. Each participant takes home a free tree i.d. guide!
Star Party
Sunday, October 20, 7:00 p.m. Rain/Cloud Cover Date: Monday, October 21
It’s peak time for the Orionid meteor shower, and with only a sliver of moon to interfere with our view, the night looks promising! Mercury may also be visible shortly after sunset, and CCEEC will supply binoculars and a telescope for better viewing.
The free program includes light refreshments and is led by Penn State star-gazing enthusiast Dr. Carl Frankel.
Climate Conversation: Everyone’s a Stakeholder Wednesday, November 6, 6:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of learning, listening, and solutions as we reflect on how a healthy planet is essential to us all. Coreen Weilminster, formerly of Nesquehoning and now with the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, guides the discussion.
Climate research is central to Coreen’s work in the Chesapeake, where she marries science with art to help illuminate our shared values.
Though the program is open to all, we extend a special invitation to municipal supervisors, planners, educators, and other decision-makers poised to engage our communities. Pre-registration is requested for this free program.
Basic Bird I.D. Saturday, November 9, 10:00 a.m.
Identifying birds by size, color, and song is an art form. If you’re new to the craft, winter is the perfect season to start learning, as all those confusing warblers have headed south.
Through games and photos, this program will help you identify the most common birds you’ll see at your feeders this winter. There is no fee, and all ages are welcome.
Wine Bottle Lamp-making Saturday, November 23, time TBA
Celebrate the changing seasons by creating your own hand painted wine bottle lamp. You can choose from one of the offered designs or paint your own.
The class is led by artisan Deborah Pfeiffer of Artistic Botanicals and the Saucon Valley Art League.
All supplies—except the bottle—are included for a $25 fee. For more on Deborah’s creations, visit artisticbotanicals.com.
Please join us for any programs that interest you. Pre-registration is easy: Just call (570) 645-8597, and leave a message if you get the machine. Let us know your name and phone number, and how many people you’re registering for an event.
We’ll call back if there’s anything you need to know, such as if a program is cancelled due to weather, or when hiking boots or field guides are suggested. For more visit www.carboneec.org
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