Tick prevention

From the Tick Research Labor of Pennsylvania: As the temperature begins to drop, remember tick season is still in full swing. Fall is notorious for outdoor activities like scenic walks, hunting, hiking, as well as backyard activities such as raking the leaves and jumping into the piles.

Added in the recent information is that ticks are commonly found in leaf litter.

The local Tick Research Lab is located at East Stroudsburg University.

Old Time Christmas

Quiet Valley, Monroe County’s Living Historical Farm, has announced its 33rd annual Old Time Christmas celebration. It will be presented from 2:30 to 7 p.m. on four days: Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 12.

The presentation will include a live Nativity, carols in the schoolhouse, Christmas tales of yore, PA German Holiday traditions, a visit from the Belscnickle, handcrafted holiday gifts and tasty treats.

For costs to experience this tradition go to the Quiet Valley website at www.quietvalley.org or call 570-992-6161.

Winter Day Camp

Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center is offering a Winter Day Camp on from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 28.

Wildly Wintertime Day Camp is a full day winter experience at Kettle Creek, for ages 7-11. There will be outdoor and indoor environmental activities that are fun and educational, led by experienced staff.

Attendees need to bring to camp: lunch, snack, reusable water bottle, backpack, extra clothing, hiking shoes or boots.

To register or with any questions, including cost to attend, and directions call the E.E. Center at 570-629-3061, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and some Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or visit the website, www.mcconservation.org

Payment is due at the time of registration. Registration deadline is Dec. 21.

Contact Adele Argot at 717-933-4028 or arargot3@verizon.net or the Times News at 800-443-0377 or tneditor@tnonline.com.