The Carbon County Environmental Education Center in Summit Hill has announced several events going on at the center. Registration links to events can be found at www.carboneec.org/publicprograms.

• Flight to Oblivion: Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon: Nov. 3, 6 p.m., virtual presentation only.

Pennsylvania Game Commission Information and Education Supervisor William Williams tells the story of how these birds went from the most abundant in North America to extinct in only a few decades. Their demise prompted federal legislation and an international treaty that provide better protection to existing migratory bird species today.

Issues facing Pennsylvania’s current threatened and endangered birds and mammals also will be discussed.

The program is offered virtually via Zoom. It is free and open to all, but advance registration is required. Visit the center’s website for registration.

• Meet the Beekeeper: Nov. 7, 11 a.m. The center’s resident beekeeper, Elise Reabold, invites all to join her for a short lecture, followed by a quick inspection of CCEEC’s two honeybee hives. Elise will demonstrate the techniques for keeping a clean and healthy hive, open the hives to show how the bees store food and care for young, and offer a tasty sample of local honey.

While participants will be invited to observe the hives only from a distance, and cooler temperatures should keep the bees less active, the staff cannot guarantee against stings. Those with known, severe bee-sting allergies are advised not to attend.

• Meet the Reptiles: Nov. 20, 10 a.m.: Join naturalist Jeannie Carl for an up-close look at the center’s resident reptiles. Learn to identify common local snakes and turtles, including venomous species. Live snakes will be on hand as well as skins, skulls and bones.

This free program is open to all ages.

• Holiday Crafts: Dec. 15, 6 p.m.: Brighten up the holiday with some handcrafted items: Yule logs, wreaths, jewelry crafts, gift bags and tree ornaments will be available for everyone. Holiday music and refreshments will round out the night.

There is a $10 fee per adult participant, and preregistration is a must. All ages are welcome.