The Carbon County Environmental Education Center has announced the following upcoming events.

Unless otherwise indicated, advanced registration is required. In cases where materials must be purchased in advance, staff may need to turn away those who do not preregister.

CCEEC is located at 151 E. White Bear Drive, Summit Hill, and can be reached by phone at 570-645-8597.

MONTHLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

• Nature Club, 6 to 7 p.m. on April 16. Open to all students in grades K through 6. Each meeting begins in an official session where children discuss and vote on club business, with hikes, games, and other nature-oriented activities to follow. Programs are free for members, and a per-child donation is requested of non-members. Meetings will be held May 21, June 18, July 16 and Aug. 20.

Elementary/Middle School Envirothon

The annual Envirothon will be held 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on May 4 to 6, Teams of five students rotate through stations where knowledge of environmental topics is tested. All area students in grades 2 through 8 are welcome.

Limit of four teams per school building. Sponsored by Lions Clubs International, District 14-U, Region II.

Yoga With Lori

Lori Wolf offers gentle flow yoga, appropriate for all levels of interest and ability, at 10 a.m. on May 16. Held outdoors if weather allows. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat if possible, and to dress comfortably.

Registration required.

Other dates include June 14.

​Acrylic Art Pour

Participants let their creativity “flow” in Jeannie Carl’s favorite repeat art session, an acrylic art pour. Join Carl at 10 a.m. on May 23 at the center. All materials supplied to create one free-flowing acrylic work on canvas. The process must take place outdoors, so a raindate will be set if necessary.

Call for details on cost and to register, or email Jeannie at carbnat@ptd.net. Space is limited.

​Art Class with Jean Perry: Landscapes

Local artist Jean Perry will hold a session at 10 a.m. on May 30 on landscapes.

All art materials and references will be provided for a $20 fee, though participants are invited to bring their favorite photos for inspiration. Open to ages 16 and up. Registration required.

​Summer Plant Walk

Volunteer Naturalist Michael Blacketter leads another of his popular plant walks at 1 p.m. on June 14. Participants will note native tree species, as well as mosses, ferns, and flowers.

Binoculars and field guides available on loan or bring your own. Sturdy, waterproof footwear recommended.

Register by phone.