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. Thursday. 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 nonmembers. Meetings will be held June 18, July 16 and Aug. 20.

​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. Saturday 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 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.

Kids’ Week

The center will hold Kids’ Week from 10 a.m. to noon on June 22 to 26. A summer day camp full of outdoor activities, crafts, and games.

Each day features a different nature theme, with topics to be announced.

Open to children entering grades K through 6, with preregistration a must. There is a fee per camper for the week, payable in advance.

A limited number of spaces available, so parents encouraged to begin the registration process quickly in order to secure a spot. Call for details.

Art with Jean Perry

An Art Class with Jean Perry on Nature Journaling will be held at 10 a.m. on June 27.

All art materials and references will be provided for a fee, though participants are invited to bring their favorite photos for inspiration.

Open to ages 16 and up. Registration required.